La Liga
Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 16:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction & Stats - La Liga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal carries real history into this round of the La Liga.
The two sides meet on 23/08 (Sunday) at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, 16:00 (UK time).
Read the Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Villarreal
Last updated on 20-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Atlético Madrid the side to beat, with roughly 50% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all La Liga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Atlético Madrid Preview
Atlético Madrid reach this fixture 1 match into their La Liga. Here is where Club Atlético de Madrid stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
Club Atlético de Madrid, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Atlético Madrid
19/08/2026 15:00
24/05/2026 15:00
17/05/2026 13:00
12/05/2026 15:30
09/05/2026 12:30
Villarreal: how they are travelling
Villarreal come in 1 matches into their La Liga.
Here is what Villarreal Club de Fútbol have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
1 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Nicolas Pépé, 1 goals
Most assists: Alberto Moleiro, 1 assists
Recent results — Villarreal Club de Fútbol
16/08/2026 11:00
24/05/2026 15:00
17/05/2026 13:00
13/05/2026 13:00
10/05/2026 08:00
The head-to-head favours Atlético Madrid
Recent meetings have tended to go Atlético Madrid's way against Villarreal.
From 34 match(es):
Atlético Madrid: 12 win(s)
Villarreal: 10 win(s)
Drawn: 12
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal prediction.
Form comparison Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Atlético Madrid
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.82 | 1.82 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.39 | 0.61 | 0 |
Away Team
Villarreal
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
|
1 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.76 | 0 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
0.68 | 0 | 1.68 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal
Match: Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal
Competition: La Liga
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 16:00 (UK time)
Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
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Stats
The statistics for Atletico de Madrid vs Villarreal CF that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.83
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 67%
Cards
6
League: 6.17
Corners
16
League: 7.17
Home Team
Atlético Madrid
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.82 | 1.82 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.39 | 0.61 | 0 |
Away Team
Villarreal
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
|
1 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.76 | 0 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
0.68 | 0 | 1.68 |
Corners
7 / Match
+129% Corners / Match
Villarreal received +129% more corners than Atlético Madrid in the La Liga
16 / Match
Málaga CF
(6)(10)
Racing Santander
Cards
2 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
Villarreal received +100% more cards than Atlético Madrid in the La Liga
4 / Match
Málaga CF
(2)(4)
Racing Santander
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Málaga CF
(2)(2)
Racing Santander
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
100%
Villarreal condeded 100% more goals than Atlético Madrid
2 / Match
Málaga CF
(0)(2)
Racing Santander
La Liga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deportivo Alavés
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Espanyol
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Sevilla
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Deportivo La Coruña
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 |
Elche CF
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 |
Racing Santander
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 |
Villarreal
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 |
Athletic Bilbao
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Atlético Madrid
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Osasuna
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Celta de Vigo
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Barcelona
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Málaga CF
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Betis
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Real Madrid
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Real Sociedad
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Valencia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Rayo Vallecano
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Getafe
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Levante UD
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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