Match Overview
On April 1, 2024, Villarreal will face Atletico Madrid at Estadio de la Cerámica in a La Liga match. The odds currently favor Atletico Madrid with a higher chance of winning at 2.24 compared to Villarreal’s odds of 3.26. This promises to be an exciting clash between two competitive teams.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have faced each other several times in the past, with their most recent encounter resulting in a 3-1 victory for Atletico Madrid. In their last eight meetings, there has been no shortage of goals, as both teams have found the back of the net on multiple occasions.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Villarreal has been performing well lately, winning five out of their last six matches across all competitions. Their latest victory came against Valencia, where they secured a narrow 1-0 win. However, despite their recent success, Villarreal finds themselves in ninth place in the La Liga standings with 38 points and a negative goal difference.
When playing at home this season, Villarreal has had mixed results. They have won five matches but also suffered six defeats on their home turf. The team’s attacking prowess is evident as they have scored an impressive total of 25 goals at home so far.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Atletico Madrid has had a slightly inconsistent run recently, winning only two out of their last six matches away from home across all competitions. Their most recent away defeat came against Cadiz where they lost by a scoreline of 2-0.
In terms of league position, Atletico Madrid currently sits in fifth place with 55 points and a positive goal difference of 20. Although they have been successful overall, their away form has room for improvement, having won only four out of 14 matches on the road.
Key Players Spotlight
For Villarreal, Alexander Sørloth has been in excellent form this season, scoring 16 goals and providing five assists in 32 appearances. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Villarreal’s chances in this match. Another player to watch is Gerard Moreno, who has contributed with 11 goals and four assists so far.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid boasts the talents of Álvaro Morata, who has been a prolific scorer with 20 goals in 39 appearances. Antoine Griezmann is another key player to keep an eye on as he has found the net 12 times and provided six assists this season.
Statistical Insights
Villarreal’s recent goal-scoring prowess is evident from their last six matches across all competitions, where they have scored a total of 15 goals while conceding nine. However, their defensive record leaves room for improvement as they have conceded an average of more than one goal per game.
Atletico Madrid’s recent away form suggests that they might struggle defensively against strong opposition. In their last six away matches across all competitions, they have conceded an average of two goals per game while only scoring six themselves.
Match Prediction: Villarreal 1 – 1 Atletico Madrid
Considering both teams’ recent performances and statistical insights, it is expected that this match will end in a draw. Both teams possess talented attacking players capable of finding the back of the net but also struggle defensively at times. Therefore, a closely contested encounter resulting in a scoreline of Villarreal 1 – 1 Atletico Madrid seems likely.
