Tournament: LaLiga Spain
Venue: Estadio de la Ceramica (Villarreal)
Game Time: August 19, 2024, 15:30
Villarreal and Atlético Madrid will meet in the opening round of La Liga on August 19, 2024. The home team, Villarreal, will be looking to put a disappointing last season behind them, while Atlético Madrid will arrive with the clear objective of starting the season with a victory.
Key Statistics and Trends
Villarreal:
- Recent Form: Villarreal has won just one of their last eight matches.
- Home Performance: Villarreal has not beaten Atlético Madrid at home since 2018.
- Scoring: Villarreal wins the first half in 24% of their matches.
Atlético Madrid:
- Recent Form: Atlético Madrid has won seven of their last nine games.
- Scoring: Atlético has scored at least once in their last 10 matches.
- Match Trends: The most common scoreline between these two clubs is a 1-0 win for Atlético, occurring six times.
Team Analysis
Villarreal: Villarreal's last season was underwhelming, as they missed out on European competition for the first time in several years, finishing in eighth place with just 53 points. Over the summer, the team lost key players such as Sørloth, Jørgensen, Cuenca, Moreno, Mandi, and Trigueros. Although new players like Diego Conde, Cambwala, Cardona, and Pepe have been signed, the squad's overall strength hasn't seen a significant boost. Under Marcelino, Villarreal is still trying to find their rhythm, struggling both defensively and offensively in recent matches.
Atlético Madrid: Atlético Madrid, under Diego Simeone, came close to finishing outside the top four last season, but they managed to secure their usual high placement, thanks to a strong finish. During the summer, Atlético moved on from several players, including Morata, Savić, Saúl Ñíguez, and João Félix. However, the arrivals of Sørloth, Álvarez, Gallagher, and Le Normand have rejuvenated the squad. Simeone's team is known for their solid defense and tactical discipline, and they are expected to continue this trend into the new season.
Possible Starting Lineups
Villarreal (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Conde
- Defenders: Cardona, Cambwala, Mosquera, Femenía
- Midfielders: Coquelin, Capoue, Comesaña, Denis Suárez
- Forwards: Pepe, Álex Baena
Atlético Madrid (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Oblak
- Defenders: Le Normand, Azpilicueta, Witsel
- Midfielders: Lino, Koke, Serrano, Llorente
- Forwards: João Félix, Correa, Vermeren
Head-to-Head Matches: Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid
Villarreal had a run of four unbeaten matches against Atlético Madrid, but last season, Atlético managed to win both encounters, solidifying their dominance in recent years.
Free Prediction for the Match: Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid
Given the current form and squad dynamics, Atlético Madrid appears to have the upper hand. We recommend betting on Atlético Madrid to win with a "zero" handicap (odds: 1.71) for safer returns.
Prediction: Atlético Madrid to win with a "zero" handicap (odds: 1.71).
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