Real Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction (10.10.2026)

For the first time since 2014, Real Madrid has lost twice within the first seven rounds. Criticism towards Mourinho and the team is already present, and the gap from the top has increased to six points after the last round. Only one clean sheet so far also doesn't speak well. At least at home, they hope to continue with victories, as they remain unbeaten on their own ground this season, and in their three home matches in La Liga, they scored exactly four goals each.

The third-placed Villarreal from last season did not start the new campaign well. After six consecutive matches without a win in all competitions, including four straight losses, they managed to achieve victories in their last two matches. They won 3:1 at home against Levante and 3:1 away against Malaga. However, Villarreal is still without a clean sheet this season, and seven out of their eight matches have seen goals at both ends.

With a six-point gap from the top, Real needs to tighten up, seeking another home success. Villarreal has woken up, but it is still more likely to lose this away match. Goals at both ends are regularly seen in the matches of both teams, and I find it very likely in this matchup as well, so I settle on both teams to score and a win for the hosts in the end.

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