Real Madrid is the stronger team heading into this match. While both sides have had their struggles recently, Real Madrid has shown they can pick up wins, including a recent victory on the road. Villarreal, on the other hand, has been in poor form, losing most of their last few games and conceding several goals. Their recent head-to-head meetings have often been high-scoring, with both teams finding the net in many of their clashes.

Because Real Madrid has a stronger recent record and Villarreal is struggling defensively, this match looks like it will be open, with Real Madrid likely to come out on top.