Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 May 2026
La Liga Betting Preview: Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid
Villarreal go head-to-head with Atlético Madrid at Estadio de la Ceramica, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 24 May.
The Asian Handicap selection of Villarreal 0.0 means that there is money back if the game ends level. We can get odds of -128 that they manage to beat Atlético Madrid and we’re confident with this bet.
Villarreal have suffered defeat in their last two La Liga games. Most recently, a 2-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Estadio de Vallecas against Rayo Vallecano. Marcelino Garcia's side had 47% possession and managed two shots on target.
Atlético Madrid claimed a home win in their previous La Liga match. A 1-0 triumph against Girona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano made it back-to-back league victories. Los Colchoneros had 47% possession and managed four shots on goal, with Ademola Lookman firing the winner in the 21st minute.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Atléti have not lost any of the past six games against Villarreal. In their last clash, Atléti came out with a 2-0 home win at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The previous 10 H2H matches have featured five draws, four victories for Atléti and just one for Villarreal.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Villarreal |
37 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 67 | 45 | 22 | 67:45 | 69 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid |
37 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 61 | 39 | 22 | 61:39 | 69 |
Villarreal have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. El Submarino Amarillo have averaged 46.8% possession, 421.4 passes and 4.6 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 5.7 corners from 4.1 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts.
Nicolas Pepe leads the way with 5 goals, while Georges Mikautadze and Gerard Moreno have scored 4 and 3 respectively. Santi Comesana has recorded the most assists with 3.
Atléti have 5 victories and 5 defeats, with an average of 12.2 attempts, 4.1 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. Diego Simeone's team average 48.8% possession, 450.2 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts.
Ademola Lookman and Alexander Soerloth have top scored with 3 goals, while Nico Gonzalez is next on 2. Antoine Griezmann is top assists provider with 2, while Juan Musso and Jan Oblak have kept 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2): Arnau Tenas (GK), Santiago Mourino, Willy Kambwala, Rafa Marin, Sergi Cardona, Tajon Buchanan, Pau Navarro, Pape Gueye, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Perez, Tani Oluwaseyi.
Atlético Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2): Jan Oblak (GK), Marc Pubill, Clement Lenglet, David Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri, Giuliano Simeone, Obed Vargas, Koke, Alejandro Baena, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman.
Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.
Match Prediction
Villarreal are available at odds of -128 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 for this La Liga game. We believe the home team can claim a victory.
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Key Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid league stats:
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 56.2% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
Villarreal are available at +800 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Player Prop Picks
Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal) has scored two goals in his past four La Liga games on home soil. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +350.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been three straight Villarreal home games where 9.5 corners has been covered, while the same outcome has happened in three consecutive Atlético Madrid matches. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Total Corners and you can secure -125 that the teams go over the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a same-game multi, go for Villarreal with an Asian Handicap of 0.0, more than two goals in total and Over 9.5 corners.
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Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookmakers have betting odds of +143 for Villarreal to triumph in this La Liga clash, with Atlético Madrid trading at a price of +160 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +280.
You can back Villarreal at +180 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Atléti are +195 and the draw is chalked up at +155.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -278 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Favourite Alexander Sørloth is priced at +380 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +115.
Stats: La Liga matches only
Villarreal have collected seven victories and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Atléti have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
The past meeting at Estadio de la Ceramica saw Villarreal draw 2-2 with Atléti. The previous 6 H2H meetings at Estadio de la Ceramica have featured four draws and two Atléti victories.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Villarreal Home Stats |
7-0-3 | 3.70 | 2.30 | 1.40 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
Atlético Madrid Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.70 | 1.40 | 1.30 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- La Liga: 13/09 2025 Atlético Madrid 2 Villarreal 0
- La Liga: 25/01 2025 Atlético Madrid 1 Villarreal 1
- La Liga: 19/08 2024 Villarreal 2 Atlético Madrid 2
- La Liga: 01/04 2024 Villarreal 1 Atlético Madrid 2
- La Liga: 12/11 2023 Atlético Madrid 3 Villarreal 1
- La Liga: 04/06 2023 Villarreal 2 Atlético Madrid 2
- La Liga: 21/08 2022 Atlético Madrid 0 Villarreal 2
- La Liga: 09/01 2022 Villarreal 2 Atlético Madrid 2
- La Liga: 29/08 2021 Atlético Madrid 2 Villarreal 2
- La Liga: 28/02 2021 Villarreal 0 Atlético Madrid 2
Villarreal League Stats
Atlético Madrid League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Villarreal this season are Georges Mikautadze (12), Alberto Moleiro (10), Gerard Moreno (10)
- Top Assistors for Villarreal this season are Georges Mikautadze (6), Nicolas Pepe (6), Santi Comesana (6)
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Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid Lineups & Team News
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Villarreal Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Atlético Madrid Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Villarreal Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
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La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 37 | 31 | 1 | 5 | 94:33 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 37 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 73:33 | 83 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 37 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 67:45 | 69 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 37 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 61:39 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 37 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 57:47 | 57 |
| 6 | Celta Vigo | 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 52:48 | 51 |
| 7 | Getafe | 37 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 31:38 | 48 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 39:43 | 47 |
| 9 | Valencia | 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 43:54 | 46 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 58:60 | 45 |
| 11 | Espanyol | 37 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 42:54 | 45 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 37 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 41:54 | 45 |
| 13 | Sevilla | 37 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 46:59 | 43 |
| 14 | Alavés | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 43:54 | 43 |
| 15 | Levante | 37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 46:59 | 42 |
| 16 | Osasuna | 37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 44:49 | 42 |
| 17 | Elche | 37 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 48:56 | 42 |
| 18 | Girona | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 38:54 | 40 |
| 19 | Mallorca | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 44:57 | 39 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 37 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 26:57 | 29 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 57:10 | 57 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 41:14 | 46 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 19 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 39:17 | 46 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 18 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 43:18 | 43 |
| 5 | Elche | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 30:19 | 35 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 32:18 | 33 |
| 7 | Osasuna | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 31:24 | 32 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 19 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 24:15 | 31 |
| 9 | Mallorca | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 28:21 | 30 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 22:21 | 30 |
| 11 | Real Sociedad | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 37:31 | 29 |
| 12 | Valencia | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 24:22 | 27 |
| 13 | Alavés | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 24:23 | 27 |
| 14 | Levante | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 26:28 | 26 |
| 15 | Sevilla | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 24:25 | 25 |
| 16 | Espanyol | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 20:23 | 25 |
| 17 | Getafe | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 17:16 | 24 |
| 18 | Girona | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 20:26 | 23 |
| 19 | Celta Vigo | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 28:28 | 20 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9:18 | 19 |
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