Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal: Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 14, 2025

Atletico Madrid will take on Villarreal in the fourth round of La Liga. The match is set for Saturday, September 13, starting at 21:00 Central European Time. Here’s a look at the upcoming match.

Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal: Match preview

Atletico Madrid has had a challenging start to the La Liga season. Under Diego Simeone, they lost their first match to Espanyol 1-2. In their home game against Elche, they managed a 1-1 draw, failing to secure a win. Before the international break, Atletico faced Alaves and ended up with another 1-1 draw. Currently, they have just two points and are positioned 17th in the standings, which is not ideal for a team aiming for a top-three finish.

On the other hand, Villarreal has begun their season strongly. They first defeated Real Oviedo 2-0 at home, followed by a 5-0 win against Girona in their next home match. In their third game against Celta, Villarreal scored first but allowed an equalizer in injury time, ending the match 1-1. They now have seven points with a goal difference of 8:1.

Match facts and head-to-head

• Atletico Madrid is without a win in their last three matches, with just one victory in their last five.
• Villarreal is unbeaten in three straight games, suffering only one loss in their last five.
• Atletico Madrid has scored in four consecutive matches.
• The last encounter between Atletico and Villarreal finished in a 1-1 draw.

Probable lineups

• Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Hancko; Simeone, Cardoso, Gallagher, Barrios; Sorloth, Alvarez.
• Villarreal: Junior; Mourinho, Foyth, Marin, S. Cardona; Buchanan, Comesaña, Gueye, Moleiro; Pepe, Mikautadze.

Prediction

Atletico has struggled in La Liga while Villarreal has been performing well. The team from Madrid is looking to break their winless run. My prediction: Atletico Madrid to win, with odds of 1.8.