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LaLiga: Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid
Kickoff Time: 2024-04-02 03:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Pablo Morano
Villarreal’s recent form has indeed been impressive. They secured a
1-0 victory against Valencia in their last home match and have now won three
consecutive games in all competitions. Over the past nine league rounds,
Villarreal have maintained an unbeaten record with five wins and four draws.
They have shown consistency in scoring goals and have displayed overall
stability. Villarreal typically employ a 4-4-2 formation, emphasizing a
balanced approach to both offense and defense. Under the guidance of coach
Marcelino, they have successfully reclaimed their distinctive style of play.
Furthermore, Villarreal’s home performances have been particularly strong of
late. In their last 10 home games, they have achieved five wins, four draws,
and only one loss. Their effectiveness when playing at home should not be
underestimated.
It’s true that Atletico Madrid have experienced a decline in their
recent form. They suffered a 0-3 defeat at home against Barcelona in their last
match, which has contributed to their overall slump. Over the past seven games,
Atletico Madrid have managed only two wins, one draw, and four losses. As a
result, their position in the La Liga standings has dropped to fifth. One
factor that may have impacted Atletico Madrid’s performance is the
participation of many of their key players in national team competitions. This
can put a strain on their physical fitness and add to the challenges faced by
them. Furthermore, Atletico Madrid have struggled in their away games recently.
In their last six away matches, they have only achieved two draws and suffered
four losses. Notably, they were unable to secure a victory even against
Almeria, a lower-ranked team in the league. This indicates a lack of
consistency and a decline in their away performance.
While Atletico Madrid may have a stronger overall reputation and
squad, their recent performances have been below par, particularly in away
games. On the other hand, Villarreal have displayed stability and consistency
in their home matches. Given the current situation and momentum, it is reasonable
to be optimistic about Villarreal’s chances of defending their home ground and
securing points in the upcoming game.
Villarreal’s Last 5 Games: WWWLW
24-03-17 Villarreal 1-0 Valencia
24-03-15 Villarreal 3-1 Marseille
24-03-11 Real Betis 2-3 Villarreal
24-03-08 Marseille 4-0 Villarreal
24-03-03 Villarreal 5-1 Granada
Atletico Madrid’s Last 5 Games: LWLWL
24-03-18 Atletico Madrid 0-3 Barcelona
24-03-14 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Inter (PEN 3-2)
24-03-09 Cadiz 2-0 Atletico Madrid
24-03-03 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Betis
24-03-01 Athletic Club 3-0 Atletico Madrid
Head To Head Record:
23-11-13 Atletico Madrid 3-1 Villarreal
24-06-05 Villarreal 2-2 Atletico Madrid
22-08-22 Atletico Madrid 0-2 Villarreal
22-01-10 Villarreal 2-2 Atletico Madrid
21-08-30 Atletico Madrid 2-2 Villarreal
Prediction: Villarreal to win
or Draw