Villarreal VS Atletico Madrid - Prediction

In La Liga, the dominance of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona has been going on year after year. Atletico Madrid are also a title contender, but they won only 2 League titles in this 21st century. Their last league title came in the 2020-2021 season, where they defeated Real Madrid only by two points to lift the trophy. However, the Simeone boys are Now all set to start their new mission in La Liga tonight when they face off against Villarreal away from home. The last season of La Liga saw the rise of Girona, to whom Atletico Madrid lost the 3rd place. Therefore, Simeone boys must act from the Very first match to stay safe. Villarreal, on the other hand, missed European football as they finished the league in 8th. Their primary goal is to secure European football by improving their position in the league table.

Stats&Facts

• Atletico Madrid defeated Villarreal in their last two league meetings. Atletico have won three consecutive meetings with Villarreal only once in La Liga.
• Villarreal won three Consecutive home meetings with Atletico Madrid between 2015 and 2018. But since then, they have failed to win any of their last six home matches against Atletico.
• At home, Villarreal have won four of their Last six Matches . They lost one and tied one during the period.
• Atletico Madrid have not lost any of their last 14 season's opening games in La Liga. They have won each of their Last five season's opening matches.
• Meanwhile, Villarreal have won one of their Last nine season's opening games.

Team News

Villarreal have to start their season without several first-team players, including Juan Foyth, Alfonso Pedraza, and Denis Suarez Due to their injuries . However, Willy Kambwala Is likely to make his debut tonight after he signed for Villarreal from Manchester United. As for Atletico Madrid, they have signed Argentine wonderboy Julian Alvarez from Manchester City. Today's match against Villarreal Would mark his first game For Atletico Madrid. "Julian (Alvarez) is a player we are all looking forward to seeing and who will help us to be better. It was all very sudden, so quick. He just arrived a little while ago, has been training for four days but has been adapting fast," Said Diego Simeone in the press conference. However, Atletico Madrid do not have injury issues in their squad. So, Simeone can play with his best XI Against Villarreal . Possible Lineup for Villarreal: Conde; Altimira, Albiol, Kambwala, Cardona; Gueye, Comesana, Baena; Pino, G Moreno, Perez Possible Lineup for Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Le Normand, Gimenez, Galan; De Paul, Koke, Llorente; Griezmann, Sorloth, Alvarez

Prediction: Villarreal 1-2 Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid have a very decent record against Villarreal. As the home team, Villarreal should take the advantage, but they will have to play without several key players. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid have A full squad, including the newest addition Julian Alvarez. Therefore, it should not be difficult for the Simeone boys to start the season with a Win

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