TIPS - Real Madrid CF VS Villarreal

[(Real Madrid CF) Strength]:
1. Real Madrid CF's goal this season remains to compete for the title. They are currently one point behind FC Barcelona in the standings and naturally aim to overtake them as soon as possible, so their motivation is unquestionable.
2. Kylian Mbappe currently leads the La Liga scoring charts with 8 goals, showcasing his outstanding form this season.
3. Real Madrid CF traveled to Kazakhstan midweek for the league phase of the UEFA Champions League and secured a 5-0 away win against FC Kairat Almaty, winning both of their first two rounds.
4. Real Madrid CF have scored in each of their last 9 matches, netting 23 goals in total, averaging 2.56 goals per game, showcasing formidable attacking firepower.
5. Real Madrid CF are currently on an 8-match winning streak at home, making their home form highly reliable.
6. In last season's La Liga, Real Madrid CF completed a double over Villarreal CF, scoring four goals and conceding only one, demonstrating their dominance.
7. Real Madrid CF have lost 1 of their last 4 matches in AH, with an acceptable trend.

[(Real Madrid CF) Weakness]:
1. According to the reports, the atmosphere in Real Madrid CF's locker room is tense, with coach Xabi Alonso having strained relationships with players like Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, and Rodrygo.
2. Real Madrid CF lost 2-5 away to Atletico Madrid in the last league round, suffering their first league defeat of the season, with only 6 shots and 2 on target in the match.
3. Real Madrid CF have conceded in two of their last three matches, letting in six goals in total, highlighting the need to improve defensive stability.

[(Villarreal) Strength]:
1. Villarreal CF currently rank third in the league standings and certainly hope to join the title race, making securing points their primary objective, with strong motivation.
2. In Villarreal CF's recent 4 matches, 6 different players have scored, demonstrating a diversified and multi-faceted attacking threat.
3. Villarreal CF narrowly defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at home in the last league round, securing three consecutive league wins and a solid record.
4. Villarreal CF have scored in each of their last 4 matches, netting 7 goals, indicating decent attacking capability.
5. Villarreal CF have won 3 of their last 4 matches in AH, showing a positive trend.

[(Villarreal) Weakness]:
1. Villarreal CF drew 2-2 at home against Serie A giants Juventus in the UEFA Champions League group stage midweek, recording one draw and one loss in their first two rounds without a win.
2. Villarreal CF have conceded in 6 of their last 7 matches, letting in 8 goals in total, suggesting some defensive vulnerabilities.
3. Villarreal CF have recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 4 away matches, with a low win rate and inconsistent away form.
4. Villarreal CF have got only 1 win, 1 draw, and 5 losses in their last 7 visits to Real Madrid CF, with a low win rate and being at a disadvantage.

[Tips]:
Real Madrid CF lost the Madrid derby in the last league round but won in the UEFA Champions League midweek, which helped restore morale.

However, the tense relationship between coach Xabi Alonso and the players needs to be resolved promptly to ensure no internal obstacles in the title race.

The team have shown strong attacking firepower this season but need to improve defensive stability. Their home form is trustworthy.

The away team, Villarreal CF, performed poorly in the UEFA Champions League but recently secured three consecutive wins in the league. However, their overall strength is undoubtedly below that of Real Madrid CF.

Looking at past encounters, Real Madrid CF have lost only 1 of their last 7 home encounters against Villarreal CF, showing a clear advantage.

Despite the midweek travel fatigue, they still receive significant support from the bookmakers. It is advisable to back Real Madrid CF for a big win.

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