Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction & Stats | La Liga | 23/08
The encounter between Atlético Madrid and Villarreal is set to kick off at 16:00 on Sunday, 23/08.
This La Liga fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
BTTS 1st Half
Why we predict BTTS 1st Half - Yes
Our betting pick is BTTS 1st Half – Yes for the Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal encounter. Both sides tend to start games aggressively, often pushing for early goals. With offensive setups and high first-half intensity, there’s a strong chance each team finds the net before halftime.
Key Betting Insights
Atlético Madrid
12 matches against Villarreal ended in a draw
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Atlético Madrid's last 5 matches
Villarreal
12 matches against Atlético Madrid ended in a draw
Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
BTTS 1st Half: 10/3
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Atlético Madrid Preview
Atlético Madrid have not played a La Liga match yet this season, so there is no La Liga record to draw on ahead of this fixture.
Across all competitions this season, Atlético Madrid has played 61 matches, scoring 113 goals (1.85 per match) and conceding 81 (1.33 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Atlético Madrid
Goals Scored:115
Goals Conceded:81
Average Goals Scored:1.85
Average Goals Conceded:1.31
Wins:33
Goal Difference:34
Date
Game
Result
19/08
Atlético Madrid
2 - 0
Málaga
W
24/05
Villarreal
5 - 1
Atlético Madrid
L
17/05
Atlético Madrid
1 - 0
Girona
W
12/05
Osasuna
1 - 2
Atlético Madrid
W
09/05
Atlético Madrid
0 - 1
Celta de Vigo
L
Atlético Madrid to win the match: 5/6
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Villarreal Preview
Across 1 La Liga matches, Villarreal has posted 0 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 1 points per fixture. In those games they scored 2 (2 per match) and conceded 2 (2 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Villarreal has earned 23 wins from 50 matches across all competitions, scoring 87 goals (1.74 per match) and conceding 69 (1.38 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Villarreal
Goals Scored:87
Goals Conceded:69
Average Goals Scored:1.74
Average Goals Conceded:1.38
Wins:23
Goal Difference:18
Date
Game
Result
16/08
Racing Santander
2 - 2
Villarreal
D
24/05
Villarreal
5 - 1
Atlético Madrid
W
17/05
Rayo Vallecano
2 - 0
Villarreal
L
13/05
Villarreal
2 - 3
Sevilla
L
10/05
Mallorca
1 - 1
Villarreal
D
Villarreal to win the match: 3/1
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Statistical Insights for Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Atlético Madrid
Spain - La Liga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
W
W
L
1.8
Home
W
W
L
D
W
2
Away
L
W
L
W
L
1.2
Villarreal
Spain - La Liga
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
L
L
D
1
Home
W
L
W
W
W
2.4
Away
D
L
D
D
W
1.2
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Home Win
4/5
55.25%
Draw
13/5
27.78%
Away Win
16/5
23.81%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Atlético Madrid
6
last 5 matches
Villarreal
10
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Villarreal scored +67% more goals than Atlético Madrid in the last 5 matches.
Atlético Madrid and Villarreal goals scored count, last 5 matches
Málaga
2
Villarreal
1
Girona
1
Osasuna
2
Celta de Vigo
0
2
Racing Santander
5
Atlético Madrid
0
Rayo Vallecano
2
Sevilla
1
Mallorca
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Atlético Madrid
7
last 5 matches
Villarreal
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Villarreal conceded +29% more goals than Atlético Madrid in the last 5 matches.
Atlético Madrid and Villarreal goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Málaga
0
Villarreal
5
Girona
0
Osasuna
1
Celta de Vigo
1
2
Racing Santander
1
Atlético Madrid
2
Rayo Vallecano
3
Sevilla
1
Mallorca
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