Atletico Madrid will take on Villarreal in the fourth round of La Liga. The match is set for Saturday, September 13, starting at 21:00 Central European Time. Here’s my betting tip for this game.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal: Match Preview
Villarreal has begun their season on a strong note. They started by beating Real Oviedo 2-0 at home, followed by a convincing 5-0 victory against Girona. In their third match, Villarreal played against Celta, took an early lead, but conceded an equalizer in the 90+4th minute. They currently have seven points and a goal difference of 8:1.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Atletico Madrid has not won in their last three matches and has just one victory in the last five games.
- Villarreal remains unbeaten in their last three matches and has only one loss in their last five outings.
- Atletico Madrid has scored in four consecutive matches.
- The last encounter between Atletico and Villarreal ended in a 1-1 draw.
Probable Lineups
- Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Hancko; Simeone, Cardoso, Gallagher, Barrios; Sorloth, Alvarez.
- Villarreal: Junior; Mourinho, Foyth, Marin, S. Cardona; Buchanan, Comesaña, Gueye, Moleiro; Pepe, Mikautadze.
Prediction
Atletico Madrid has struggled at the start of La Liga, while Villarreal has had a strong beginning. Atletico is keen to break their winless streak. My tip: Atletico Madrid to win, with odds of 1.8.