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Atletico MadridWDWWLHead to head
Our prediction
Atletico Madrid to win
@ 2.58Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 5 – 1 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid preview and result
Villarreal and Atletico Madrid met in the La Liga on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 20:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 5 - 1, 4 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Villarreal a 36% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Atletico Madrid 47%. Our pick was Atletico Madrid to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.58. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Villarreal or Atletico Madrid) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.
Goals: we expect about 2.9 goals (1.6 for Villarreal, 1.3 for Atletico Madrid). The chance of three or more goals is 54%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence). 6 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Villarreal have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-L-L-W), scoring 9 and conceding 8. Atletico Madrid have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-D-W-W-L), scoring 5 and conceding 3. In the table, Villarreal are 8th with 15 points and Atletico Madrid are 3rd with 28 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid?
Our pre-match prediction is Atletico Madrid to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.58. Win chances: Villarreal 36%, draw 17%, Atletico Madrid 47%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 54%).
What time is Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid?
Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid (La Liga) was played on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 20:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid?
The double chance 12 (Villarreal or Atletico Madrid) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona |
12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 33 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid |
12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 30 |
| 3 |  Atletico Madrid |
12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 28 |
| 4 |  Real Betis |
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 26 |
| 5 |  Real Sociedad |
12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| 6 |  Sevilla |
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 18 |
| 7 |  Athletic Club |
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
| 8 |  Villarreal |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| 9 |  Deportivo La Coruna |
12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 10 |  Racing Santander |
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -13 | 14 |
| 11 |  Celta Vigo |
12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| 12 |  Alaves |
12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 13 |
| 13 |  Espanyol |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -1 | 12 |
| 14 |  Rayo Vallecano |
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 12 |
| 15 |  Getafe |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 12 |
| 16 |  Osasuna |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -11 | 12 |
| 17 |  Levante |
12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 11 |
| 18 |  Elche |
12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 10 |
| 19 |  Valencia |
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -12 | 9 |
| 20 |  Malaga |
12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | -14 | 5 |
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