Round 38 - La Liga
Villarreal CF VS Atletico Madrid Prediction, Stats, H2H
Estadio de la Cerámica
24 May, 2026
Villarreal CF VS Atletico Madrid Match Overview & AI Preview:
La Liga Round 38 matchup between Villarreal CF and Atletico Madrid at Estadio de la Cerámica. Villarreal arrive with home advantage and strong attacking metrics, while Atletico bring superior defensive structure and late-season game-management experience. The fixture projects as tightly contested with moderate scoring expectation.
Recent H2H results: Balanced recent H2H; Villarreal and Atletico have produced mixed results, including a 2-2 draw and a 2-0 Atletico win in recent meetings.
AI Football Prediction: 1X2, Over/Under & Betting Tips:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Villarreal CF.
Expect Villarreal to push slightly higher at home with more possession, while Atletico likely stay compact, protect central lanes, and target transition moments. Set pieces and first-goal timing may heavily influence the game state.
Home advantage and Villarreal's attacking output slightly offset Atletico's defensive edge, but the matchup profile still favors a narrow, low-margin outcome with draw risk remaining high.
Last Update: 21-05-2026
Villarreal CF VS Atletico Madrid H2H Stats & Team Performance:
| Villarreal CF | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 51 | 49 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.78 | 1.42 |
| Win Probability | |
| 37 | 32 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | Atleti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | Alavés | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Osasuna | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Barça | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | Real Betis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Deportivo | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 9 | Levante | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 | Santander | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 11 | Espanyol | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | Athletic | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | Getafe | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 15 | Villarreal | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 16 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Celta | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | Valencia | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 19 | Elche | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 20 | Málaga | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mbappé | RMA | FRA | 3 | 4 | N/A |
| R. Fernández | ESP | SPA | 3 | 3 | N/A |
| P. Aubameyang | DEP | GAB | 3 | 3 | N/A |
| ATL | SPA | 3 | 3 | 1 |
