Primera Division · Matchday 2 ·

Atlético MadridvsVillarreal

Our prediction

Atlético Madrid winMedium confidence

Model dc-0.1.0 · predicted 2026-08-16

Goals markets

Over / Under 2.5

60% Over · 40% Under

Both teams to score

60% Yes · 40% No

Team comparison

Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal: season metrics compared, longer bars are better within the league
Atlético MadridVillarreal
8thPosition5th
0Points1
0.0Goals / game2.0
4thAttack rank3rd
4thDefence rank8th
1645Elo1644
9Form pts (last 5)5

Longer bars are better within the Primera Division this season. Attack, defence and Elo come fromour model ratings.

Recent form

Head-to-head

  • 2026-05-24Villarreal 51 Atlético Madrid
  • 2025-09-13Atlético Madrid 20 Villarreal
  • 2025-01-25Atlético Madrid 11 Villarreal
  • 2024-08-19Villarreal 22 Atlético Madrid
  • 2024-04-01Villarreal 12 Atlético Madrid

Match analysis

Atlético Madrid are narrow favourites at 50% — this one is far from decided.

Recent form for Atlético Madrid: 3 wins, 2 defeats across the last 5.

Villarreal bring 1 win, 2 draws, 2 defeats from their last 5 on the road to this one.

The last 5 head-to-heads: 2 Atlético Madrid wins, 2 draws, 1 for Villarreal.

Goals look likely — the model prices Over 2.5 at 60%.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal?

Our model's most likely outcome is Atlético Madrid win, with probabilities of 50% for a Atlético Madrid win, 23% for a draw and 28% for an Villarreal win.

Will both teams score in Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal?

The model puts both teams scoring at 60% — more likely than not.

When does Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal kick off?

Kick-off is scheduled for 2026-08-23 · 15:00 UTC (shown in your local time on this page).

How are these predictions made?

Probabilities come from a Dixon-Coles statistical model fitted on years of results, with recent form weighted more heavily. Every prediction is recorded permanently, and our full track record is public.