Villarreal CF vs Club Atletico de Madrid, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Club Atletico de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Club Atletico de Madrid 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Melero Lopez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Jose Martinez Serrato (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Jose Francisco Garcia Lozano (Spain)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Valencia CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | Olympique de Marseille | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | Real Betis Balompie | A | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Mar | Olympique de Marseille | A | 0–4 | L |
| 03 Mar | Granada CF | H | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Villarreal CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Mar | FC Barcelona | H | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 5–3 | W |
| 09 Mar | Cádiz CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Mar | Real Betis Balompie | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | UD Almeria | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | Club Atletico de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #2 |
| 8 | Points | 16 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 1 |
| 13 | Scored | 16 |
| 12 | Conceded | 7 |
| +1 | GD | +9 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 29% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Club Atletico de Madrid this season
Club Atletico de Madrid this season
Villarreal CF are 11th (8 pts). Club Atletico de Madrid are 2nd (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Villarreal CF and Club Atletico de Madrid is underway.
- 5' Villarreal CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 9' Axel Witsel doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 14' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 24' 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.
- 26' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Antoine Griezmann on 26 minutes.
- 27' Etienne Capoue was booked on 27.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alvaro Morata is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Villarreal CF.
- 46' Fresh legs for Club Atletico de Madrid! Stefan Savic comes on to replace Rodrigo Riquelme.
- 50' Alexander Sorloth has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 50 minutes.
- 55' Club Atletico de Madrid fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Dani Parejo on 58 minutes.
- 62' Pablo Barrios was booked on 62.
- 65' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Francis Coquelin has done his job and it is now time for Alex Baena to step up.
- 66' The whistle greets Axel Witsel as he departs to be replaced by Azpilicueta.
- 70' The crowd applauds Goncalo Guedes as he leaves the pitch. Jose Morales steps in for Villarreal CF.
- 75' The 31-year-old Saul has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 80' Spain international Pablo Barrios has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 81' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Raul Albiol is replaced by Alfonso Pedraza.
- 84' Another change for Club Atletico de Madrid made on 84 minute. Pablo Barrios leaves to be changed by Saul.
- 87' Magnificent from Saul! That is 22 goals in 531 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Saul on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
6
Etienne Capoue ↓ Santi Comesana 65'
- 11
- 10
-
9
Goncalo Guedes ↓ Jose Morales 70'
-
19
Francis Coquelin ↓ Alex Baena 65'
- 23
-
7
Gerard Moreno ↓ Bertrand Traore 81'
- 5
- 13
- 2
-
3
Raul Albiol ↓ Alfonso Pedraza 81'
Bench
-
25
Bertrand Traore ↑ 81'
-
24
Alfonso Pedraza ↑ 81'
- 14
- 31
- 27
- 37
-
4
Santi Comesana ↑ 65'
-
16
Alex Baena ↑ 65'
-
15
Jose Morales ↑ 70'
Coach
Marcelino
Club Atletico de Madrid Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
-
9
Memphis Depay ↓ Alvaro Morata 66'
-
20
Axel Witsel ↓ Azpilicueta 66'
- 6
- 7
- 13
- 14
- 23
-
17
Rodrigo Riquelme ↓ Stefan Savic 46'
-
24
Pablo Barrios ↓ Saul 84'
- 12
- 2
Bench
-
3
Azpilicueta ↑ 66'
-
19
Alvaro Morata ↑ 66'
- 4
-
8
Saul ↑ 84'
-
10
Angel Correa ↑ 65'
-
15
Stefan Savic ↑ 46'
- 18
- 31
- 1
Coach
Diego Simeone
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Angel Correa | 5 |
| Gerard Moreno | 4 |
| Axel Witsel | 2 |
| Arnaut Danjuma | 2 |
| Samuel Lino | 2 |
| Saul | 2 |
| Dani Parejo | 2 |
| Marc Pubill | 2 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Club Atletico de Madrid Form
2024-04-01
Villarreal CF
1–2
Club Atletico de Madrid
W
2024-03-17
Club Atletico de Madrid
0–3
FC Barcelona
L
2024-03-13
Club Atletico de Madrid
5–3
FC Internazionale Milano
W
2024-03-09
Cádiz CF
2–0
Club Atletico de Madrid
L
2024-03-03
Club Atletico de Madrid
2–1
Real Betis Balompie
W
2024-02-24
UD Almeria
2–2
Club Atletico de Madrid
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99
Club Atletico de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF or Club Atletico de Madrid 75% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Club Atletico de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
58%
Draw or Club Atletico de Madrid
67%
Villarreal CF or Club Atletico de Madrid
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Club Atletico de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 2
5.5%
0 – 1
4.9%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.1%
1 – 0
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Club Atletico de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 19% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Club Atletico de Madrid keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.