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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