Atlético Madrid - Villarreal predictions

Atlético Madrid are expected to win here, but we can’t call such betting predictions completely foolproof. Villarreal may surprise us yet, and even a tie game seems a decent possibility from where we’re standing.

Villarreal appear severely unprepared for a clash with Atletico Madrid, to the point of being considered hard underdogs. We would consider even a draw a success, so the long 4.51 odds for an away win bit seem fitting.

Los Rojiblancos are looking to bounce back from a disappointing trip to Deportivo Alavés in the last round of the La Liga. Had they secured the first-half lead, things would have been much different. Instead, they struggled to break through and were forced to settle for a mere point.

The odds were against Villarreal in their most recent La Liga match – most likely due to the fact that they were playing away. For better or worse, neither side managed to gain a decisive lead throughout the game’s runtime, and it eventually ended in an HT/GT draw.

This match might present a rare opportunity to go for an Over 4.5 Goals bet. Villarreal have netted 8 goals in each of their previous 3 games – which is quite a track record.

As far as the head-to-head stats are concerned, the most recent record we have is of a draw game in the previous season. As the hosts and favourites, Los Rojiblancos would not be happy with a tie again, so they’ll be trying hard for a more conclusive result this time.

Saturday's matchup will feature both teams at full strength, allowing for a fair and competitive game.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.