Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 May

Betiball's prediction for Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid on 24 May 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid preview before placing your bet.

Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid: Starting Lineups Time : 24/05/2026 15:00

Villarreal
5 - 1
Finished
Atletico Madrid
89' event Carlos Macià / Georges Mikautadze
75' event Logan Costa / Pape Alassane Gueye
75' event Pau Cabanes / Ayoze Perez
67' event Sergi Cardona Bermudez / Alfonso Pedraza Sag
66' event Alassane Diatta / Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
54' event Ayoze Perez
45' event Pape Alassane Gueye
40' event Georges Mikautadze
34' event Ayoze Perez
30' event Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
event 61' Javi Morcillo / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
event 61' Javier Bonar / Ademola Lookman
event 46' Matteo Ruggeri / Marc Pubill
event 46' Alexander Sorloth / Giuliano Simeone
event 46' Aleksa Puric / David Hancko
event 43' Marc Pubill
event 27' Giuliano Simeone
89' event Carlos Macià / Georges Mikautadze
event 61' Javi Morcillo / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
75' event Logan Costa / Pape Alassane Gueye
event 61' Javier Bonar / Ademola Lookman
75' event Pau Cabanes / Ayoze Perez
event 46' Matteo Ruggeri / Marc Pubill
67' event Sergi Cardona Bermudez / Alfonso Pedraza Sag
event 46' Alexander Sorloth / Giuliano Simeone
66' event Alassane Diatta / Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
event 46' Aleksa Puric / David Hancko
54' event Ayoze Perez
event 43' Marc Pubill
45' event Pape Alassane Gueye
event 27' Giuliano Simeone
40' event Georges Mikautadze
34' event Ayoze Perez
30' event Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#2 Logan Costa
#38 Alassane Diatta
#33 Pau Cabanes
#23 Sergi Cardona Bermudez
#37 Carlos Macià
#1 Luiz Júnior
#17 Tajon Buchanan
#5 Willy Kambwala
#21 Tani Oluwaseyi
#12 Renato De Palma Veiga
#11 Alfon Gonzalez
#3 Alexander Freeman
Villarreal Villarreal Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid
14Shots9
8Shots on Goal4
3Fouls12
5Corner Kick9
11Free kick3
0Offside1
0Yellow card1
4Aerial1
3Save3
15Successful Tackles8
8Interceptions7
29Long pass18
3Assist1
0Successful center3
5Substitution5
1Shots off goal5
8Head Success6
5Blocked0
4Tackle8
9Dribbles3
13Throw-in12
501Passes532
67Attacks112
42Dangerous attacks77
4Corner Kicks(HT)5
5BigChances4
1BigChancesMissed3
10ShotsInsideBox7
4ShotsOutsideBox2
43DuelsWon25
2.45ExpectedGoals1.16
1.57xGOpenPlay0.56
1.66xGNonPenalty1.16
3.53xGOT1.44
26Touches In Opposition Box32
5AccurateCrosses22
35GroundDuelsWon19
8AerialDuelsWon6
37Clearances12
Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid
Substitutions
#3 Matteo Ruggeri
#9 Alexander Sorloth
#40 Aleksa Puric
#32 Javier Bonar
#47 Javi Morcillo
#13 Jan Oblak
#31 Salvi Esquivel
#29 Rayane Belaid
#34 Julio Diaz
#37 Iker Luque
#61 Cubo
Commentary
89' Villarreal — substitution: Carlos Macià / Georges Mikautadze
75' Villarreal — substitution: Logan Costa / Pape Alassane Gueye
75' Villarreal — substitution: Pau Cabanes / Ayoze Perez
67' Villarreal — substitution: Sergi Cardona Bermudez / Alfonso Pedraza Sag
66' Villarreal — substitution: Alassane Diatta / Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
61' Atletico Madrid — substitution: Javi Morcillo / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
61' Atletico Madrid — substitution: Javier Bonar / Ademola Lookman
54' Goal! Ayoze Perez - Villarreal
46' Atletico Madrid — substitution: Matteo Ruggeri / Marc Pubill
46' Atletico Madrid — substitution: Alexander Sorloth / Giuliano Simeone
46' Atletico Madrid — substitution: Aleksa Puric / David Hancko
45' Goal! Pape Alassane Gueye - Villarreal
43' Goal! Marc Pubill - Atletico Madrid
40' Goal! Georges Mikautadze - Villarreal
34' Goal! Ayoze Perez - Villarreal
30' Penalty scored! Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo - Villarreal
27' Giuliano Simeone - Atletico Madrid receive a yellow card

How We Build the Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid on 24 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Villarreal's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Atletico Madrid's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Villarreal and Atletico Madrid sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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