Club Atletico de Madrid vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Club Atletico de Madrid vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano.
- Club Atletico de Madrid 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Sanchez Martinez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Raul Cabanero Martinez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Juan Lopez Mir (Spain)
3 games this season
🟨 5.0/game
⚽ 14.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompie | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alaves | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Malaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Villarreal CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jan | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | CD Leganés | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jan | CA Osasuna | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | FC Barcelona | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Getafe CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Club Atletico de Madrid | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Jan | RCD Mallorca | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | CD Leganés | A | 5–2 | W |
| 18 Dec | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Real Betis Balompie | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Club Atletico de Madrid | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #11 |
| 16 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 5 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 16 | Scored | 13 |
| 7 | Conceded | 12 |
| +9 | GD | +1 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 71% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Club Atletico de Madrid this season
Club Atletico de Madrid this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
Club Atletico de Madrid are 2nd (16 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Club Atletico de Madrid
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/2
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Club Atletico de Madrid
| Alex Baena | 4 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan David | 3 G | 1 A |
| Giuliano Simeone | 2 G | 2 A |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 2 G | 1 A |
| Kang-in Lee | 2 G | 1 A |
Villarreal CF
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 3 A |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Villarreal CF get us underway at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Ayoze Perez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Club Atlético de Madrid so far.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Club Atlético de Madrid in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Villarreal CF's compact 4-4-2.
- 22' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Yeremy on 22 minutes.
- 27' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Villarreal CF winning 0% of all matches.
- 29' Gerard Moreno is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 44' It looks surprising Villarreal CF does not make any changes. Jan Oblak has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' Club Atletico de Madrid manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Azpilicueta is hanging Giuliano Simeone on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 52' A moment of madness from Rodrigo de Paul on 52 minutes earns him a card. Club Atletico de Madrid will be frustrated.
- 57' Club Atlético de Madrid currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 58' What an equalizer from Samuel Lino!
- 59' Antoine Griezmann gets the nod from Club Atletico de Madrid. He replaces Angel Correa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 62' It’s gonna be a card for Robin Le Normand.
- 64' Club Atletico de Madrid player sees a card in front of him.
- 68' Another change for Villarreal CF made on 68 minute. Gerard Moreno leaves to be changed by Ayoze Perez.
- 71' Marcos Llorente is replacing Koke for the Club Atletico de Madrid side.
- 76' It’s a booking for Villarreal CF player. Kiko Femenia gets a card.
- 81' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Reinildo made 214 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Alex Baena is replaced by Pau Cabanes on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Club Atletico de Madrid Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 20
- 6
- 13
- 10
- 23
- 16
- 19
- 24
- 4
- 22
- 8
Bench
- 9
- 3
- 7
- 11
- 14
- 5
- 1
- 17
- 12
- 31
- 27
- 2
Coach
Diego Simeone
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 18
-
7
Gerard Moreno ↓ Ayoze Perez 68'
- 2
- 1
-
21
Yeremy ↓ Denis Suarez 68'
- 23
-
15
Thierno Barry ↓ Nicolas Pepe 68'
- 14
-
16
Alex Baena ↓ Pau Cabanes 90'
- 17
- 5
Bench
-
22
Ayoze Perez ↑ 68'
- 8
- 4
- 12
-
19
Nicolas Pepe ↑ 68'
-
6
Denis Suarez ↑ 68'
- 13
- 20
- 3
- 26
-
33
Pau Cabanes ↑ 90'
- 38
Coach
Marcelino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Angel Correa | 5 |
| Gerard Moreno | 4 |
| Samuel Lino | 2 |
| Saul | 2 |
| Dani Parejo | 2 |
| Marc Pubill | 2 |
| Joao Felix | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
Head to Head
Club Atletico de Madrid Form
2025-01-25
Club Atletico de Madrid
1–1
Villarreal CF
D
2025-01-21
Club Atletico de Madrid
2–1
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
W
2025-01-18
CD Leganés
1–0
Club Atletico de Madrid
L
2025-01-12
Club Atletico de Madrid
1–0
CA Osasuna
W
2024-12-21
FC Barcelona
1–2
Club Atletico de Madrid
W
2024-12-15
Club Atletico de Madrid
1–0
Getafe CF
W
Villarreal CF Form
2025-01-25
Club Atletico de Madrid
1–1
Villarreal CF
D
2025-01-20
Villarreal CF
4–0
RCD Mallorca
W
2025-01-13
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
Villarreal CF
L
2024-12-22
CD Leganés
2–5
Villarreal CF
W
2024-12-18
Villarreal CF
1–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2024-12-15
Villarreal CF
1–2
Real Betis Balompie
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.29
Club Atletico de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Club Atletico de Madrid or Draw
80%
Draw or Villarreal CF
42%
Club Atletico de Madrid or Villarreal CF
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.2%
3 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Club Atletico de Madrid
| Handicap | Club Atletico de Madrid covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 21% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Club Atletico de Madrid keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

