Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction and Expert Tips

Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Match Preview

Three La Liga rounds are done, and already a few teams have started to demonstrate their power. A mere six teams have gone three consecutive games without losing any of those, and Villarreal is among them. They played Girona, Real Oviedo and Celta Vigo in their opening two games, notching a combined 8 goals with only a single conceded.

Along with their winning run, Villarreal’s striker Nicolas Pepe, scored two goals and an assist in his first three La Liga games. He is on a goal-scoring run and the most recent of them was a destiny deciding goal vs Celta Vigo with which the 1-1 tie was tied away in the most recent game.

Villarreal’s next match is away to Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid’s start has been disappointing, with two draws and a loss in their previous matches. Diego Simeone will be working tirelessly at identifying the loopholes in Atletico Madrid’s defense. Even playing with a 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2 formation, Atletico Madrid could not hold their defense tight as they conceded goals in all games that they played this season.

It is not sure if he will attempt another formation on Saturday. The game is probably not the ideal moment for experimentation. So we expect an intriguing game at Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday.

Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction

Marcelino will be boosted by his side’s run of games without a defeat. For additional reasons, they can bank on the head-to-head where Villarreal wrapped up one victory, two draws and lost one of their last four against Atletico Madrid in this stadium.

This is another demoralizing factor for Atletico Madrid and could influence their performance against Villarreal. Atletico Madrid’s inaugural Laliga home game ended in a 1-1 draw with Elche as well. This places them at a disadvantage against Villarreal, who are on a four-game unbeaten run away from home, including three draws.

Nicolas Pepe’s goal-scoring run, along with Villarreal’s potent attack, indicates their current form. Yet, Atletico Madrid earned two draws in their previous three Laliga matches. Also, four of their previous eight h2h games at this ground ended as a draw. Therefore, either a win or draw for Villarreal in this fixture is on the cards. Chances are it would not be a low-scoring game, particularly with Villarreal’s potent attacking unit led by goal-scoring Nicolas Pepe.

Peter Green- September 13, 2025

Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Betting Tips

Villarreal to win or Draw

OK

1.83 Odds

Both Teams to Score

OK

1.62 Odds

Nicolas Pepe to score anytime

OK

3.40 Odds