Villarreal will make the trip to Riyadh Air Metropolitano for their La Liga encounter with Atletico Madrid on Saturday, 13 September 2025.
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Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- At least four goals were scored in five of the last eight clashes between these sides.
- Five consecutive meetings between Atletico Madrid and Villarreal have produced goals at both ends.
- Five or more cards were awarded in five of the last six skirmishes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-2 Villarreal
Five of the last eight clashes between these teams were stalemates, four of which ended 2-2.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Villarreal are up against it
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Atletico Madrid are coming off back-to-back draws and are without a win in three league games so far. They are 17th in La Liga, 14 spots behind third-placed Villarreal, who have earned seven points from a possible nine.
Despite their recent shortcomings, Atletico Madrid are the expected winners at 10/11 (1.91). Teams with these odds generally have a 52.4% probability of winning.
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We have also established that five of Atletico Madrid's last eight clashes with Villarreal went north of the 3.5-goal marker. On that note, over 3.5 total goals has an appealing look at 7/4 (2.75). That one has a 36.4% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another stalemate on the cards?
The last two meetings between these sides ended in draws, and so did five of their last eight encounters. Interestingly, Atletico Madrid have lost only once in their last 14 clashes with Villarreal.
Spain La Liga 25/01/25
Atletico Madrid
Villarreal
Spain La Liga 19/08/24
Villarreal
Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga 01/04/24
Villarreal
Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga 12/11/23
Atletico Madrid
Villarreal
Spain La Liga 04/06/23
Villarreal
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid preview: Hunting for their first win
An uninspiring start to the 2025-26 La Liga campaign has seen Atletico Madrid register two draws and one defeat after three games. However, boss Diego Simeone has urged for calm, calling the club faithful to be patient and trust the process.
Looking to put their league campaign back on track this weekend, Atleti will miss the services of Alejandro Baena and Jose Maria Gimenez due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Oblak (GK), Llorente, Normand, Lenglet, Hancko, Simeone, Cardoso, Barrios, Almada, Sorloth & Alvarez.
Last five matches
- Deportivo Alaves 1-1 Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 1-1 Elche
- Espanyol 2-1 Atletico Madrid
- Newcastle 0-2 Atletico Madrid
- Porto 1-0 Atletico Madrid
Villarreal preview: A few absentees
In contrast to their hosts, Villarreal arrive Madrid in a confident mood, as the Yellow Submarine are unbeaten with two wins and a draw to start the season.
Aiming to keep their unbeaten run going, the visitors will be without Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala and Pau La Torre as they are ruled out with injuries, while club legend Gerard Moreno is registered as an injury doubt this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Junior (GK), Cardona, Marin, Foyth, Mourino, Moleiro, Gueye, Comesana, Buchanan, Pepe & Mikautadze.
Last five matches
- Celta Vigo 1-1 Villarreal
- Villarreal 5-0 Girona
- Villarreal 2-0 Girona
- Villarreal 0-2 Aston Villa
- Arsenal 2-3 Villarreal
Player to watch: Nicolas Pepe
Nicolas Pepe has been impressive this season with at least one goal contribution in each of Villarreal's three league games so far. The former Arsenal forward will look to extend his streak of goal involvements to four games this weekend.