This Saturday, Atletico Madrid will face Villarreal in the 4th round of the Spanish championship at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. This matchup presents a good betting opportunity.
Match preview
Atletico has been strong at home, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches and often scoring first. The upcoming game is a chance for them to reset, bolstered by a competitive squad.
Villarreal, led by Marcelino Garcia Toral, has started well, winning two of their first three matches and scoring eight goals. They play an exciting style of football and are currently third in the standings, only two points behind the leaders.
The “Yellow Submarine” excels in counter-attacks and shows impressive performance away, with just one loss in the last ten away games. Villarreal consistently scores, even against tougher opponents.
Probable lineups
- Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Gantzko, Le Normand, Lenglet, Cardoso, Barrios, Almada, Llorente, Simeone, Alvarez, Sorloth
- Villarreal: Junior, Marin, Cardona, Mourinho, Foyth, Moleiro, Comesaña, Guye, Etta Eyong, Pepe, Buchanan
Match facts and head-to-head
- Atletico has scored in their last 18 La Liga home matches.
- Villarreal has netted in 8 of their last 10 away games.
- Both teams have scored in their last 5 league encounters.
Prediction
Atletico will want to secure a win, but Villarreal’s good form and attacking play will keep them on their toes. Both teams are known for scoring, suggesting a likely high-scoring match.