Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal takes place on Sunday 23-08-26 at 18:00 GMT+3 at Wanda Metropolitano in La Liga.
Atletico Madrid can make another positive step after their 2-0 win over Malaga, while Villarreal need a stronger defensive display after a 2-2 draw with promoted Racing Santander.
Below is the full match preview, predictions and betting analysis.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Tips
- Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal: Over 2.5 Match Goals @ with N/A
- Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal: Atletico Madrid 2-1 @ with N/A
*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Odds
| Result | Odds |
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| Atletico Madrid |
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| Draw |
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| Villarreal |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Predictions
Recent meetings keep the goals flowing
Five of the last seven meetings between Atletico Madrid and Villarreal featured at least three goals, with Villarreal winning the latest clash 5-1 in May. The Wanda Metropolitano meeting comes with a recent history of open scorelines between these teams.
Villarreal’s first match of the season finished 2-2 against promoted Racing Santander. They also conceded twice in six of seven away games against the other top eight sides last term.
Atletico Madrid saw both teams score in all four warm-up matches before their return to action, while six of the last seven head-to-head games had goals at both ends. The recent meetings and defensive records create a strong goals pattern around this fixture.
The 5-1 result from May remains a reminder of Villarreal’s attacking threat, but their away defensive numbers from last season add another side to the picture. Over 2.5 Match Goals is the way to go at 1.91.
Tip: Over 2.5 Match Goals @ with N/A
Atletico Madrid look for another winning scoreline
Atletico Madrid opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Malaga, while Villarreal finished above them last season and now have Inigo Perez replacing Marcelino as head coach. Perez arrives after two strong seasons at Rayo Vallecano, with links to Andoni Iraola.
The visitors scored five goals against Atletico in their final game of last season, but they also conceded at least twice in six visits to the other top eight teams. Villarreal’s 2-2 draw with Racing Santander added another result where their defensive record was tested.
Six of the last seven meetings between these sides saw both teams score. Atletico’s home win over Malaga was a clean result, yet the recent head-to-head numbers have regularly produced goals from both teams.
Atletico Madrid 2-1 is a nice price at 8.50, with the hosts’ opening 2-0 win and Villarreal’s away defensive record among the key results behind the scoreline.
Tip: Atletico Madrid 2-1 @ with N/A
