Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
4th-placed Atlético Madrid (21-6-10) travel to Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal to face 3rd-placed Villarreal (21-6-10) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Villarreal come into this in mixed form (LLDWW) while Atlético Madrid are in strong form (WWLLW).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 3:00 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 8:00 pm BST |
| Venue | Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal |
| Competition | La Liga |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Villarreal — LLDWW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 2-0 | Rayo Vallecano |
| L | 3-2 | Sevilla |
| D | 1-1 | Mallorca |
| W | 5-1 | Levante |
| W | 2-1 | Celta Vigo |
Atlético Madrid — WWLLW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 1-0 | Girona |
| W | 2-1 | Osasuna |
| L | 1-0 | Celta Vigo |
| L | 1-0 | Arsenal |
| W | 2-0 | Valencia |
Villarreal have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
Atlético Madrid have picked up 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 1-0 win against Girona. They are in excellent form on the road and will fancy their chances here.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
Villarreal
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Georges Mikautadze | Matches: 31, Goals: 12 |
| Goals | Alberto Moleiro | Matches: 36, Goals: 10 |
| Assists | Nicolas Pépé | Matches: 35, Assists: 6 |
| Assists | Santi Comesaña | Matches: 34, Assists: 6 |
| Total Shots | Georges Mikautadze | 62 |
| Total Shots | Nicolas Pépé | 59 |
| Saves | Luiz Júnior | 73 |
| Saves | Arnau Tenas | 27 |
Atlético Madrid
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Alexander Sørloth | Matches: 34, Goals: 13 |
| Goals | Julián Álvarez | Matches: 29, Goals: 8 |
| Assists | Giuliano Simeone | Matches: 30, Assists: 6 |
| Assists | Julián Álvarez | Matches: 29, Assists: 4 |
| Total Shots | Alexander Sørloth | 67 |
| Total Shots | Julián Álvarez | 54 |
| Saves | Jan Oblak | 75 |
| Saves | Juan Musso | 19 |
Players to Watch
Georges Mikautadze has been Villarreal's standout performer this season, contributing 12 goals in 31 appearances. The Villarreal talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Atlético Madrid will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Nicolas Pépé (6 assists in 35 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Atlético Madrid, Alexander Sørloth leads the way with 13 goals in 34 appearances. Giuliano Simeone has contributed 6 assists in 30 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Villarreal defense with creative passing. Atlético Madrid will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
La Liga Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | +59 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | +42 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 37 | 21 | 6 | 10 | +22 | 69 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 37 | 21 | 6 | 10 | +22 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | +11 | 60 |
| 6 | Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | +5 | 54 |
Only 1 position separate these two sides in the table, adding extra significance to this fixture.
Season Stats Comparison
| Villarreal | Stat | Atlético Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Goal Difference | 22 |
| 67 | Goals Scored | 61 |
| 42 | Assists | 39 |
| 45 | Goals Conceded | 39 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Villarreal (ML) | 155 |
| Atlético Madrid (ML) | 155 |
| Spread | ATM -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Villarreal as the slight underdog at 155, with Atlético Madrid the slight underdog at 155. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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