La Liga
Real Madrid vs 
Villarreal Over / Under 2.5 Goals
model probability
Expert AI analysis
The headline read is Over 2.5 goals at 66.9%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. Recent output points the same way: Real Madrid have averaged 3.0 scored and 1.0 conceded, Villarreal 1.6 and 1.8 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 66.9% for over 2.5 and 86.3% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.8 goals a game. Real Madrid have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last 5, Villarreal in 4 of 5. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Total goals, every line
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 96.4% | 3.6% |
| 1.5 goals | 86.3% | 13.8% |
| 2.5 goals | 66.9% | 33.1% |
| 3.5 goals | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| 4.5 goals | 26.5% | 73.5% |
| 5.5 goals | 13.6% | 86.5% |
Team goal lines
90.1%
67.3%
40.8%
67.7%
31.2%
10.6%
First-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 84.2% | 15.8% |
| 1.5 goals | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| 2.5 goals | 28.2% | 71.8% |
Second-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 80.9% | 19.1% |
| 1.5 goals | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| 2.5 goals | 23.1% | 76.9% |
This season (2026/27)
2.8Real Madrid goals scored per game1.0Real Madrid goals conceded per game83.3%Real Madrid Over 2.5 rate1.7Real Madrid 1st-half goals per game1.7Villarreal goals scored per game1.8Villarreal goals conceded per game83.3%Villarreal Over 2.5 rate1.0Villarreal 1st-half goals per gameGoals distribution
How likely each total number of goals is, according to the model. Every goals market on this page is built from these bars. The 5+ bar covers every result with five goals or more.
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In-depth analysis
Every figure here is what the model thinks, not advice. What we are good at is getting the percentage right, not at beating the bookmakers.
61.4%Both Teams to Score66.9%Over 2.5 goalsFor the goal environment, the model sees 66.9% for three or more goals and 86.3% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Real Madrid favoured at 67.3%, a one-sided game can cap the goals at one end.
Model lenses
The same numbers read in different ways by one model. These are not separate tipsters, and none of them is a tip.
Match outlook
The model leans Real Madrid to win. See the full prediction →
Key players
This season’s squad only, rated on recent form; a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.
Form & head-to-head
Last 5 meetings: Real Madrid 4 · 1 draws · Villarreal 0 · 3.8 goals/game.
Recent trends
How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.
FAQ
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Real Madrid vs Villarreal?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 66.9% for Real Madrid vs Villarreal.
Will there be a first-half goal in Real Madrid vs Villarreal?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 84.2%.
How often have Real Madrid gone over 2.5 recently?
Real Madrid have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last 5, Villarreal in 4 of 5.
How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.
Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy
How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually done, each one scored against the real result on matches the model had never seen.
In 6,518 matches we rated like this one (60–70%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 62.0% of the time.
Predictions & track record updated 21 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →
Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls
Our most recent Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls, each one scored against the result. The model had never seen these matches when it made them. Green means we got it right, red means we got it wrong, and the number is how sure we were.
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