Atlético Madrid may have encountered some difficulties in their recent home games, but they have been impressive on the road, securing 10 points out of a possible 15. In stark contrast, Villarreal has had a tough time at home, losing seven of their last nine matches in the league, which makes Atlético’s away performance even more commendable.
Villarreal has frequently been involved in high-scoring encounters in LaLiga, with nine of their last 10 home games featuring more than 2.5 goals. Similarly, 15 of Atlético Madrid’s last 18 league matches have also seen plenty of goals, indicating that this upcoming match could be another entertaining, goal-filled affair.
Whenever Atlético Madrid and Villarreal face off, goals are almost always on the cards for both sides. This has been the case in their last six LaLiga meetings. Additionally, seven of Villarreal’s last 10 home games and 10 of Atlético’s last 12 matches have seen both teams score.
Prediction
Villarreal has witnessed goals from both teams in 15 of their last 20 home matches in the top flight. Atlético Madrid has shown a similar trend, with their last 15 LaLiga games also featuring goals at both ends. Given these patterns, another high-scoring match with goals from both teams is highly likely.
Prediction: Villarreal 1 : 4 Atlético Madrid
