Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid – La Liga – Preview

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Sreya

Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid – Atletico Madrid travel to El Madrigal on 12th December, Monday to face Villarreal for a crucial La Liga fixture. Atletico Madrid have had a difficult first half in their domestic campaign with only twenty five points after fourteen games.

Diego Simeone’s side are on the fifth position with only one win from their last four matches – Atletico’s last game against Espanyol ended in a goalless draw. Atletico are twelve points off the top of the table and trail the fourth-placed Real Sociedad by one point and the third-placed Sevilla by two points.

Villarreal are seventh in league standings with twenty three points, having failed to win their last three games – two losses to Athletic Club Bilbao and Alaves followed by a draw against Leganes.

Team News

Roberto Soldado, Alfred N’Diaye and Samu Castillejo are sidelined through injuries for Villarreal while Denis Cheryshev and Mateo Musachio have been listed as doubts.

Atletico Madrid will be without the injured Alessio Cerci, Felipe Luis and Augusto Fernandez.

Villarreal Possible Starting Lineup: Sergio Asenjo, Mario, Victor Ruiz, Alvaro Gonzalez, Jaume Costa, Jonathan Dos Santos, Manu Trigueros, Bruno, Roberto Soriano, Cedric Bakambu, Nicola Sansone.

Atletico Madrid Possible Starting Lineup: Jan Oblak, Juanfran, Raul Gimenez, Diego Godin, Lucas Hernandez, Koke, Tiago, Gabi, Yannick Carrasco, Kevin Gameiro, Antoine Griezmann.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid H2H Stats, the last five La Liga matches between these two clubs ended in two draws, two losses and one draw for either side. The last time these two clubs met at El Madrigal, Atletico Madrid lost 1-0.

Villarreal have seen under 2.5 goals in their last seven matches against Atletico in all competitions. Villarreal have also failed to score in any of their last three league fixtures. it should be a low-scoring match and in spite of Atletico Madrid’s recent struggles, a 1-0 win for Diego Simeone’s side is the most probable outcome.