Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal CF: Spanish La Liga preview, head-to-head & prediction
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Atletico Madrid meet Villarreal CF in Spanish La Liga, with kick-off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 15:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met 45 times. Atletico Madrid have won 17, Villarreal CF 13, with 15 draws.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2026 | Spanish La Liga | Villarreal CF 5–1 Atletico Madrid |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Spanish La Liga | Atletico Madrid 2–0 Villarreal CF |
| 25 Jan 2025 | Spanish La Liga | Atletico Madrid 1–1 Villarreal CF |
| 19 Aug 2024 | Spanish La Liga | Villarreal CF 2–2 Atletico Madrid |
| 01 Apr 2024 | Spanish La Liga | Villarreal CF 1–2 Atletico Madrid |
Recent form
Atletico Madrid are out of form — L W W L L from their last 5 (W2 D0 L3).
- L v Villarreal CF (1–5)
- W v Girona FC (1–0)
- W v CA Osasuna (2–1)
- L v RC Celta (0–1)
- L v Arsenal (0–1)
Villarreal CF are out of form — W L W L L from their last 5 (W2 D0 L3).
- W v PSV Eindhoven (3–1)
- L v Benfica (0–2)
- W v Atletico Madrid (5–1)
- L v Rayo Vallecano (0–2)
- L v Sevilla FC (2–3)
What to expect
There's little between them on recent form, and history slightly favours Atletico Madrid, who have the edge in this fixture over the years. Fine margins should decide it.
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