{"id":1450389,"date":"2026-05-21T11:04:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1450389"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:04:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:04:45","slug":"match-preview-villarreal-vs-atletico-madrid-23-05-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-villarreal-vs-atletico-madrid-23-05-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The battle for a top-three finish intensifies as Villarreal<\/a> host Atletico Madrid<\/a> in a clash that could decide who claims the higher ground in the La Liga<\/a> table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams are level on points with one game to go, but contrasting recent results and styles set up a fascinating match-up at Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica, kicking off at 8pm (UK time) on Saturday. Villarreal\u2019s potent attack faces Atletico\u2019s defensive discipline, with just goal difference separating them in third and fourth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on key trends and this season\u2019s stats, here are our top betting recommendations for Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid. We’re particularly confident in both teams finding the net, thanks to attacking consistency and defensive lapses on both sides. Our full best bets are below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(71.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing both sides to score, as Villarreal have netted 67 goals (1.81 per game) and Atletico 61 (1.65 per game) this season, while both also average over a goal conceded per match. 4 of the last 6 H2Hs saw both teams score, and neither side has kept a clean sheet in 4 of those games.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atletico Madrid Draw No Bet<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to Atletico\u2019s superior defensive record (14 clean sheets vs 8) and recent form, coming off a 1-0 win. Villarreal\u2019s home advantage is balanced by Atletico\u2019s edge in xG and ball retention (53.4% possession), making the safety net of DNB appealing in a dead-even matchup.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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