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 38 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Sanchez Martinez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Raul Cabanero Martinez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Juan Lopez Mir (Spain)
9 games this season
🟨 0.6/game
⚽ 3.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
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 Leganes | 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 Leganes | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #3 |
| 69 | Points | 72 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 21 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 22 / 6 / 10 |
| 62 | Scored | 72 |
| 44 | Conceded | 46 |
| +18 | GD | +26 |
| 1.82 | PPG | 1.89 |
| 55% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Club Atletico de Madrid are 4th (69 pts). Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano as Club Atletico de Madrid face off against Villarreal CF in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Club Atletico de Madrid in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Villarreal CF's compact 4-4-2.
- 10' It looks surprising Club Atletico de Madrid does not make any changes. Reinildo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Giuliano Simeone suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' It’s high time Diego Simeone made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 22' Poor challenge from Yeremy. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' What a strike from Gerard Moreno! The score is 0-1.
- 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alex Baena made 407 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Another change for Club Atletico de Madrid made on 46 minute. Giuliano Simeone leaves to be changed by Azpilicueta.
- 51' Conor Gallagher is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Villarreal CF so far.
- 52' Poor challenge from Rodrigo de Paul. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 57' Yeremy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 58' Magnificent from Samuel Lino! That is 14 goals in 238 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 59' Club Atletico de Madrid ring the changes. Angel Correa has done his job and it is now time for Antoine Griezmann to step up.
- 62' Club Atletico de Madrid receives a card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 64' A moment of madness from Julian Alvarez on 64 minutes earns him a card. Club Atletico de Madrid will be frustrated.
- 68' The crowd applauds Gerard Moreno as he leaves the pitch. Ayoze Perez steps in for Villarreal CF.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Marcos Llorente. He replaces Koke on 71 minute.
- 76' It’s gonna be a card for Kiko Femenia.
- 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 86' DR Congo international Willy Kambwala has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Alex Baena exits the field as Pau Cabanes enters on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 | 3 |
| Axel Witsel | 2 |
| Arnaut Danjuma | 2 |
| Samuel Lino | 2 |
| Saul | 2 |
| Dani Parejo | 2 |
| Joao Felix | 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 Leganes
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 Leganes
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
1.65
Club Atletico de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Club Atletico de Madrid or Draw
70%
Draw or Villarreal CF
55%
Club Atletico de Madrid or Villarreal CF
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Club Atletico de Madrid
| Handicap | Club Atletico de Madrid covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Club Atletico de Madrid keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

