Atletico Madrid will take on Villarreal in the fourth round of La Liga. The match is set for Saturday, September 13, starting at 21:00 Central European Time. Here’s a look at the upcoming match.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal: Match preview
Atletico Madrid has had a challenging start to the La Liga season. Under Diego Simeone, they lost their first match to Espanyol 1-2. In their home game against Elche, they managed a 1-1 draw, failing to secure a win. Before the international break, Atletico faced Alaves and ended up with another 1-1 draw. Currently, they have just two points and are positioned 17th in the standings, which is not ideal for a team aiming for a top-three finish.
On the other hand, Villarreal has begun their season strongly. They first defeated Real Oviedo 2-0 at home, followed by a 5-0 win against Girona in their next home match. In their third game against Celta, Villarreal scored first but allowed an equalizer in injury time, ending the match 1-1. They now have seven points with a goal difference of 8:1.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Atletico Madrid is without a win in their last three matches, with just one victory in their last five.
- Villarreal is unbeaten in three straight games, suffering only one loss in their last five.
- Atletico Madrid has scored in four consecutive matches.
- The last encounter between Atletico and Villarreal finished in a 1-1 draw.
Probable lineups
- Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Hancko; Simeone, Cardoso, Gallagher, Barrios; Sorloth, Alvarez.
- Villarreal: Junior; Mourinho, Foyth, Marin, S. Cardona; Buchanan, Comesaña, Gueye, Moleiro; Pepe, Mikautadze.
Prediction
Atletico has struggled in La Liga while Villarreal has been performing well. The team from Madrid is looking to break their winless run. My prediction: Atletico Madrid to win, with odds of 1.8.