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Following back-to-back defeats in La Liga before the international break, Atletico Madrid are ready to be back in action. They will visit Villarreal tonight, aiming to get back on the winning track. The title race is over for Atletico Madrid, and they currently stand in 5th. Therefore, the Simeone boys’ primary goal is to secure the top four.
Tonight’s match against Villarreal will be very challenging for Atletico Madrid. This is because Villarreal are having their best form right now in La Liga. Despite having a poor start, Villarreal have won all their last four games in a row. In addition, they picked up the most points over their last five league games, along with Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Stats & Facts
- Although Villarreal are having a good rhythm, their performance against Atletico Madrid is below average. They have won only one of their last 11 meetings with Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
- Atletico Madrid have been unbeaten against Villarreal in league games since they lost in 2022.
- Villarreal are unbeaten in their last nine league games, including four successive wins. It is also their longest-winning run in La Liga since 2022.
- Monday games are lucky for both Villarreal and Atletico Madrid. Villarreal won their last five league games played on Monday, while Atletico won their last six.
- Villarreal have lost only one of their last eight home meetings with Atletico Madrid in La Liga. Their only defeat came in 2021 when Atletico defeated them by a 2-0 margin.
Team News: Villarreal VS Atletico Madrid
The home team has to deal with a lot of injured players. They will miss the service of Denis Suarez, Yeremy Pino, Juan Foyth, Ramon Terrats, and Pepe Reina due to their respective injury. Moreover, Eric Baill, Raul Albiol, and Alfonso Pedraza are in doubt ahead of tonight’s game.
As for Atletico Madrid, Thomas Lemar is still out of the squad due to his long-term Achilles issue. Mario Hermoso and Jose Gimenez also have fitness issues and are uncertain ahead of the game. Additionally, Nahuel Molina and Rodrigo De Paul are ineligible to play because of their respective suspension.
But Antoine Griezmann could make his return tonight despite having an ankle injury, and captain Koke is also on his way to being back to the squad.
Possible Lineup for Villarreal:
Jorgensen; Romero, Mosquera, Mandi, Cuenca; Traore, Comesana, Parejo, Baena; G Moreno, Sorloth
Possible Lineup for Atletico Madrid:
Oblak; Savic, Witsel, Reinildo; Llorente, Koke, Barrios, Saul, Lino; Griezmann, Morata
Prediction: Villarreal 1-2 Atletico Madrid
Villarreal are having a fantastic form in the league, winning all their last four league games. As a home team, they will have massive support from the gallery. But the home side is about to miss several key players through injury, which is a plus point for Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid showed a great fighting spirit in the Champions League against Iner Milan. They will try their best to continue like this when they visit Villarreal tonight.
Betfair Odds:
Villarreal: 3.14
Draw: 3.66
Atletico: 2.24
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