Villarreal and Atlético Madrid will play each other in the La Liga first round on August 19, 2024. The home team will want to show that their slump is over, but the capital giants will only be thinking about winning when they arrive.
Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid: Key Statistics and Trends
- Villarreal has won only one of their last eight matches.
- Atlético has secured victory in seven of their last nine games.
- The most common scoreline between the clubs is 1-0 in favor of Atlético (this has occurred 6 times).
- Villarreal’s last home win against Atlético was in 2018.
- Atlético has scored at least once in their last 10 matches.
- Villarreal wins the first half in 24% of matches, while Atlético wins in 40%.
Free prediction today for the match: Villarreal vs Atlético
The “Yellow Submarine” faltered last season, failing to secure a spot in the European competitions for the first time in years, with just 53 points and an eighth-place finish. Atlético also faced challenges, nearly finishing fifth, but Athletic Bilbao, an unexpectedly persistent competitor, shifted focus to the Copa del Rey in the spring and ultimately won the trophy.
Marcelino lost several key players over the summer, including Sørloth, Jørgensen, Cuenca, Moreno, Mandi, and Trigueros. Although they signed Diego Conde, Cambwala, Cardona, and Pepe, and are negotiating for Lenglet, the squad doesn’t seem significantly stronger, but it remains competitive. On the other hand, Simeone has effectively moved on from Morata, Savić, Saúl Ñíguez, and João Félix. However, their replacements include Sørloth, Álvarez, Gallagher, and Le Normand.
It’s unlikely that “Cholo’s Team” will abandon its signature style, although they are not as pragmatic as they used to be. Meanwhile, Villarreal is still searching for their game, conceding frequently and scoring little.
Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid: Possible Starting Lineups
Villarreal (possible lineup): Conde – Cardona, Cambwala, Mosquera, Femenía – Coquelin, Capoue, Comesaña, Denis Suárez – Pepe, Álex Baena
Atlético Madrid (possible lineup): Oblak – Le Normand, Azpilicueta, Witsel – Lino, Koke, Serrano, Llorente – João Félix, Correa, Vermeren
Head to Head matches: Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid
The “Yellow Submarine” remained unbeaten in four consecutive matches, but last season, the capital giants managed to win both encounters.
Free prediction today for the match: Villarreal vs Atlético
At present, there are few arguments in favor of Villarreal. A safe bet seems to be a victory for the capital giants with a “zero” handicap (odds – 1.71).
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