Current form
That's not to say that Atletico failed last season. Nevertheless, the team managed to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, where they lost only by one goal to the future winner of the tournament, London Arsenal. Nevertheless, Diego Simeone's team took only the fourth place in the Spanish championship, losing the third place to today's opponent. By the way, there was a head-to-head match in the last round of the season, which ended in a 1-5 defeat for Madrid.
But the current season has started well for the capital's team. In the off-season, the club played only four friendly matches, of which only two were won. This did not prevent them from starting with a victory in the Example - on their own field, the mattresses beat the newcomer of the major league, Malaga (2:0).
Disqualifications and injuries
Serlot may miss the match due to injury.
Interesting betting trends
Approximate line-up: Oblak - Martinez, Gantzko, Le Norman, Dominguez - Ortiz, Barrios, Koke, Martin - Baena, Lukman
Current form
Villarreal made a bid for the national championship again last season. They didn't even manage to qualify for the playoffs in the Champions League, but they managed to take third place in the Example, three points ahead of today's opponent. The match at the end of the season was significant, when Villarreal beat Atletico 5-1, scoring four goals in the first half.
In the offseason, the wards of Inigo Perez played seven friendly matches and performed very well, but they failed to start the championship with a victory. The yellow submarine drew away with Racing, who returned to the Example (2:2), and during the meeting they had to win back from 0:2.
Disqualifications and injuries
The guests have no losses before the match.
Interesting betting trends
Approximate squad: Junior Romero, Veiga, Foyt, Mourinho - Moleiro, Guye, Comesana, Pepe - Mikautadze, Perez
This season, Atletico will obviously try not to miss out on a place in the top three, so it is necessary to play successfully in matches with direct competitors. Simeone's team probably hasn't forgotten the big defeat at the end of last season and will try to take revenge in front of their fans. This defeat was the only one in the last seven face-to-face matches, so in general, Villarreal can be called a convenient opponent for the hosts. We think that this time the mattress pads will be able to take three points.
Our betting tip is that Atletico will win in 1.85
Bet on the total
The last matches of the opponents show that they have no problems with attacking, and the squad allows them to score in every match. It is extremely rare for both teams to leave the field without goals, so for sure there will be an exchange of goals scored here. We will make a second bet on this outcome.
Our betting tip is that both will score in 1.75
Betting on corners
It is not uncommon for Atletico to rely on air superiority in matches, so in face-to-face matches, the team often has a corner advantage. In both matches of the previous season, Madrid had the upper hand in this indicator, and for sure the tradition will not be broken now.
Our betting tip is the Asian head start (-2.5) on the corners at Atletico in 2.22
The bet is a draw in the first half
This bet was played in the first round by both opponents
The bet is an accurate score of 2:1
In the last two winning matches, the hosts scored two goals apiece.
The bid is the number 2 in the final bill
This pattern has worked in the last two away matches.
At the Civitas Metropolitano stadium, Atletico and Villarreal parted in peace — 2:2. Mark Pabill and Giuliano Simeone scored for the hosts, and the guests responded with precise penalty kicks from Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze. Robin Le Norman was sent off in the 76th minute.
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