| Atletico Madrid wins | Draw | Villarreal wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.688 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Atletico Madrid | Villarreal |
|---|---|
All Competitions
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LAST GAME: Atletico Madrid 2 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen
| LAST GAME: Villarreal 4 - 0 Mallorca
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- Date and Time: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10:15 AM ET
- Venue: Cívitas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
- Competition: La Liga
| Odds via 20bet | |
| Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal | Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10:15 PM ET |
| Atletico Madrid Odds | -162 |
| Villarreal Odds | +400 |
| Draw | +326 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: -161/+130 |
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid’s iconic streak of 15 victories finally ended in La Liga when Leganés defeated Los Rojiblancos 1-0. The result was an anomaly, as Atlético created plenty of chances but failed to convert them. Antoine Griezmann missed a penalty, adding to the team’s frustrations.
Head coach Diego Simeone was asked by journalists about the incident. He took full responsibility: “I decide who takes the penalty, and the responsibility is mine”. Simeone didn’t shy away from controversy, referencing the 2017 Real Madrid-Bayern match and alleging refereeing mistakes: ‘We all saw it, and it wasn’t normal.
Thank you 🫡❤️ pic.twitter.com/GaroWXFbHU
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) January 22, 2025
This week, Atlético secured a narrow 2-1 victory at home against Bayer Leverkusen. After conceding the first goal, Los Rojiblancos made a comeback with the help of two goals by Julián Alvarez. They are currently third in the standings and will qualify directly for the next round.
Simeone’s side advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey with a commanding 4-0 victory over Eder Sarabia’s Elche. The match was fairly even, with Elche dominating the first ten minutes.
However, Atlético were firm enough to score whenever given the chance. They have been paired with Getafe for the quarterfinals of the competition, scheduled for February 4th.
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) January 22, 2025
Reinildo Mandava’s contract expires in June, and according to Matteo Moretto, an extension seems unlikely despite ongoing negotiations. His contract includes an automatic renewal clause triggered by a specific number of appearances, but he is unlikely to meet the requirements.
José Maria Gimenez remains sidelined.
Villarreal
December proved challenging for Marcelino’s side, with draws against Girona (2-2) and Rayo Vallecano (1-1), and defeats to Athletic Club and Real Betis. Both are direct competitors for the European places.
Villarreal were also eliminated from the Copa del Rey after a surprise 1-0 loss to Pontevedra. January didn’t start well either, as the team bowed down to Real Sociedad (1-0).
On Monday, the Yellow Submarine delivered a phenomenal performance against Mallorca, scoring four goals in just ten minutes. With the team’s defensive struggles, this offensive boost could help restore players’ confidence. On the other hand, not much happened before or after these ten minutes.
Ilias Akhomach remains sidelined, but most of the rest of the squad is fit to play against Atlético.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction
- Prediction: Atletico Madrid to win
- Odds: -162 (20Bet)
- Score Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Villarreal
Despite the recent draw against Leganés, Atletico Madrid remain the favourites according to betting odds.
Comparing recent form, Villarreal’s only standout performance was the 4-0 win against Mallorca, where their strong play lasted just ten minutes. For the remaining 80, it wasn’t anywhere near the level of La Liga’s elite.
Passion makes anything possible. pic.twitter.com/Hey1J53ArB
— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) January 21, 2025
Defensive frailties remain an issue for Villarreal, a weakness Simeone’s side is likely to exploit, His side is known for having heavy guns in the attack with Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth and Julian Álvarez.
Recent history favours Atletico Madrid, with Villarreal’s last win over Los Rojiblancos coming three years ago. The home advantage only tilts the balance further to Atlético’s advantage.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Betting Tip
- Pick: Julian Álvarez to score
- Odds: +130 (20Bet)
Although Julian Álvarez had a slow start, he has developed a strong partnership with Antoine Griezmann, making him a vital asset for Simeone in breaking down defenses.
His runs behind the defense and exceptional ball-striking are crucial against teams lacking defensive compactness. Álvarez demonstrated his mental resilience by scoring Atlético’s only goal against Osasuna, even while struggling to dominate the game.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- ESPN+ (USA)
- TSN+ (Canada)
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