Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 26/08/2021, 15:41  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 26/08/2021 at 15:46 in LaLiga Predictions

Atletico Madrid’s title defence is going well in La Liga and they will be eyeing a third straight win when they host Villarreal. The two sides have had contrasting runs heading to this game. Atletico Madrid have two straight wins and are joint top, while Villarreal have two points, in 15th place. Angel Correa has been key for Atletico in the past few games, scoring four goals in the last three matches and the main concern for the team will be in defence. They have one clean sheet in the last five matches and both teams have scored in eight of Atletico’s last 10 matches. They however go to this game with five straight wins in the league and seven unbeaten with six wins. Atleti will enjoy hosting Villarreal, having registered seven straight wins in La Liga at home and scored two or more in five. They’ve lost just once in 31 La Liga home matches and are unbeaten in six matches against Villarreal, winning three.

Villarreal headed to the season with some pedigree, having won the UEFA Europa League, and forced Chelsea to penalties in the UEFA Super Cup clash. They’ve however struggled to assert themselves in La Liga so far and have just two draws to show. Villarreal have no outright win in their last 11 matches. They’ve one win on post match penalties and one loss through the same route. They go into this game having drawn 0-0 with Espanyol in the last game, and have now failed to score in the last two games. Away from home, they are winless in eight and in La Liga action, they are winless in three but have kept four clean sheets in the last five.