13.09.2025 8 p.m.
Spain 🇪🇸 La Liga
Venue:Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal
I expect Atlético to try to control possession, maybe be more cautious early, avoid getting caught on Counter.
Villarreal likely to exploit spaces, perhaps emphasis on quick transitions / set pieces.
Defence will count a lot: if Atlético can stay tight and not concede early, they have the tools to edge this.
■Psychological edge■
The pressure is arguably heavier on Atlético. A win is more urgent for them. But that also means mistakes could cost them. Villarreal might be more relaxed, which sometimes helps on the road.
■■■Case for Both Teams to Score – Yes■■■
•Villarreal’s attack: They’ve been finding the net consistently this season, even away from home. They have players who can exploit space if Atlético push forward.
•Atlético’s defence: Normally rock solid, but this season they’ve looked shakier, already dropping points in games they’d usually lock down.
•Head-to-heads: Recent meetings between these two have often seen goals at both ends.
I’d say BTTS: Yes is slightly more likely tonight.
I’d put it at around 60–65% probability, since Villarreal have attacking momentum and Atlético’s clean-sheet record isn’t what it used to be.
Our Verdict:BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE-YES
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