Villarreal CF vs Club Atlético de Madrid, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Club Atlético de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Club Atlético de Madrid 12 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ricardo de Burgos
- Referee Roberto Diaz
- Referee Jon Nunez Fernandez (Spain)
6 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 22.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 May | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 May | Cádiz CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 May | Girona FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 May | Athletic Club | H | 5–1 | W |
| 03 May | Valencia CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun | Villarreal CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 May | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 May | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 3–3 | D |
| 21 May | CA Osasuna | H | 3–0 | W |
| 14 May | Elche CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 May | Cádiz CF | H | 5–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | Club Atlético de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #3 |
| 15 | Points | 28 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 4 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 9 / 1 / 2 |
| 17 | Scored | 23 |
| 15 | Conceded | 10 |
| +2 | GD | +13 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 2.33 |
| 33% | Win % | 75% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Club Atlético de Madrid this season
Club Atlético de Madrid this season
Villarreal CF are 9th (15 pts). Club Atlético de Madrid are 3rd (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/7
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Club Atlético de Madrid
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
5/2
61-75
3/3
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Villarreal CF
| Georges Mikautadze | 3 G | 1 A |
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 4 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | 1 A |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Club Atlético de Madrid
| Alex Baena | 5 G | 3 A |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 4 G | 2 A |
| Giuliano Simeone | 4 G | 2 A |
| Jonathan David | 3 G | 2 A |
| Kang-in Lee | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Villarreal CF to score. At the same time, Club Atlético de Madrid does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Villarreal CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 9' A stunning finish from Nicolas Jackson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 14' The travelling Club Atlético de Madrid supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 18' Against the run of play, Angel Correa has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 23' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their trying to find a way past Club Atlético de Madrid's compact .
- 28' Montenegro international Stefan Savic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' Villarreal CF is showing some good football. However, Villarreal CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 36' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alberto Moreno on 36 minutes.
- 40' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a Yellow card on 40.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Jorge Cuenca comes on to replace Kiko Femenia.
- 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nahuel Molina, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de la Ceramica with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 56' What a moment for Angel Correa! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 61' The 34-year-old Koke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 66' Giovani Lo Celso gets the nod from Villarreal CF. He replaces Trigueros and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' Pablo Barrios catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
- 70' Axel Witsel has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 70.
- 71' That is a Red card for Club Atletico de Madrid. Axel Witsel will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' Alex Baena has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 75.
- 76' It’s a booking for Club Atletico de Madrid player. Angel Correa gets a Yellow card.
- 81' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Club Atlético de Madrid that had 538 games and scored 637 goals.
- 84' Thomas Lemar has so much to prove this time. He replaces Reguilon on 84 minute.
- 85' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jorge Pascual is hanging Alberto Moreno on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' Magnificent from Jorge Pascual! That is 16 goals in 422 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
18
Alberto Moreno ↓ Jorge Pascual 85'
- 10
-
23
Aissa Mandi ↓ Johan Mojica 85'
-
14
Trigueros ↓ Giovani Lo Celso 66'
-
11
Samuel Chukwueze ↓ Alex Baena 66'
- 4
- 35
- 15
-
2
Kiko Femenia ↓ Jorge Cuenca 46'
- 21
Bench
-
12
Johan Mojica ↑ 85'
-
17
Giovani Lo Celso ↑ 66'
- 1
- 40
-
5
Jorge Cuenca ↑ 46'
- 28
-
43
Jorge Pascual ↑ 85'
-
16
Alex Baena ↑ 66'
Coach
Quique Setien
Club Atlético de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 6
- 8
- 17
-
10
Angel Correa ↓ Thomas Lemar 85'
- 15
- 22
-
3
Reguilon ↓ Alvaro Morata 85'
- 16
- 1
- 24
Bench
-
19
Alvaro Morata ↑ 85'
- 12
-
11
Thomas Lemar ↑ 85'
- 14
- 48
-
31
Gomis ↑ 85'
Coach
Diego Simeone
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Angel Correa | 5 |
| Gerard Moreno | 4 |
| Dani Parejo | 2 |
| Marc Pubill | 2 |
| Joao Felix | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 |
| Axel Witsel | 2 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Club Atlético de Madrid Form
2023-06-04
Villarreal CF
2–2
Club Atlético de Madrid
D
2023-05-28
Club Atlético de Madrid
2–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
W
2023-05-24
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–3
Club Atlético de Madrid
D
2023-05-21
Club Atlético de Madrid
3–0
CA Osasuna
W
2023-05-14
Elche CF
1–0
Club Atlético de Madrid
L
2023-05-03
Club Atlético de Madrid
5–1
Cádiz CF
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Club Atlético de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF or Club Atlético de Madrid 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
65%
Draw or Club Atlético de Madrid
61%
Villarreal CF or Club Atlético de Madrid
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Club Atlético de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Club Atlético de Madrid keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

