Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Madrid gears up to host the Castellion outfit.

The Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium gears up to host the LaLiga fixture between home team Atletico Madrid and visitors Villarreal CF.

Atletico Madrid, led by Diego Simeone, have had a disastrous start to the Spanish top flight so far after being winless in the first three games. After a losing start against Espanyol, they played two draws, one each against Elche and Alaves.

Villarreal, on the other hand, are undefeated so far with two wins in the first three games. They won the first two games against Oviedo and Girona before settling for a draw against Celta Vigo in their most recent encounter.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Date: Sunday, September 14
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Tres días.🔜 Atleti-Villarreal pic.twitter.com/hJdkmHxEnG

— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) September 10, 2025

Players to Watch

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

The Argentine centre forward is one of the youngest players in modern-day football to win major trophies like the Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League. At a time when Atletico are struggling to clinch a win, we expect Alvarez to step up for his side in the next game. He has scored a goal in three league games.

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

The Canadian winger from Ontario has plied his trade with teams like Club Brugge, Inter Milan and New England Revolution before making a move to Villarreal in 2025 as a loanee. After a decent campaign, he signed a permanent deal with Villarreal recently and is expected to play a crucial role in their upcoming big game against Atletico next.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid.
• Atletico are winless so far in the last three games.
• Villarreal won the first two games in LaLiga.

Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal CF: Betting Tips and Odds

• Atletico Madrid to win the match – 17/20 with bet365
• Julian Alvarez to score the first goal – 19/5 with William Hill
• Atletico 2-1 Villarreal – 15/2 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Atletico will miss Baena, Almada and Gimenez for the next game.

Villarreal will miss Costa, Cabanes, Kambwala and Moreno in the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 48

Atletico Madrid won: 16

Villarreal won: 16

Draws: 16

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Oblak (GK); Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Hancko; Someone, Barrios, Almada; Sorloth, Alvarez

Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

L Junior (GK); Mourino, Foyth, Marin, Cardona; Buchanan, Comesana, Gueye, Moleiro; Pepe, Eyong

Match Prediction

Despite all odds in favour of Villarreal, we expect the home side to come strongly against Villarreal to clinch their first home win of the campaign. We expect Atletico to win the next game in a tightly contested game.

Prediction: Atletico 2-1 Villarreal

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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