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Villarreal and Atlético Madrid meet at Estadio de la Cerámica, in a match for the 16th round of the First Division. The history of direct confrontations disputed in this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 5 matches won 3, drew 1 and lost 1. But the last time these two teams played a match in this stadium, in 20‑ 10-2018, for the First Division, the two teams drew for (1‑1). Mario Gaspar (65 ‘) scored the goals of the match, for Villarreal, and Filipe Luis (51’), for Atlético Madrid.
Villarreal:
The home team is currently in the 13th position, with 18 points won, after 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses. In the penultimate match, he lost at home against Celta de Vigo by (1‑3). In the last game, he lost out against Valencia by (2‑1). For the championship, Villarreal conquered 12 points in 21 possible, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 7 games he played in his stadium. In their home league games the most frequent final result at the break was 0-0 (3 in 7 games). The team allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 games, so he has not presented great defensive strength, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 18 of the last 25 matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals. In 15 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 5 times and never got the comeback. There are 2 periods that stand out in the last 8 home games for all competitions: they scored 7 of their 18 goals between minutes (76′ ‑ 90 ‘); He suffered 4 of his 11 goals between minutes (76’ ‑ 90 ‘).
Villarreal comes for this match after a 2-1 defeat, against Valencia, adding the fifth consecutive game without a victory in the Spanish championship: the team’s only goal was scored by Zambo Anguissa. Keep in mind that the local club only has the 14th best performance at home: 12 points out of 21 possible. Coach Javier Calleja is expected to keep the team 4-3-3, with Toko Ekambi as the team’s most offensive reference. On the other hand, midfielder Manu Trigueros is the great midfielder of the local club, these players being responsible for creating and organizing the offensive process. In doubt for this game are: Cazorla, Guerra, Moreno and Soriano.
Atlético Madrid :
After 6 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses, the away team is currently in 6th position, with 25 points won. In his last game, he lost to Barcelona at home by (0-1), after in the previous match having tied out, in a match against Granada, by (1‑1). In their last 7 away matches for the championship, Atlético Madrid recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, so it conquered 10 points in 21 possible.
In this competition, he tied the last 4 games as a visitor and did not lose any of the last 5 he played as a visitor. In the matches played outside its stadium there are some more frequent results: at the end of the first 45 ‘0-0 (5 in 8 matches) and at the end of the match 1‑1 (3 in 8 matches). His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 19 of their last 30 matches have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 15 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 5 times, but got the comeback in 2.
Atlético de Madrid comes to this match with a 0-1 defeat at home against Barcelona, totaling their second day without a victory in the Spanish league. We remember that Atlético de Madrid does not win four consecutive games away from home. In this game against Villarreal, coach Diego Simeone must maintain his playing style, that is, organize his players in 4-4-2, favoring a more supported style of play. The end Angel Correa is the top scorer, with 3 goals scored, but will be absent from this match, due to a suspension. In addition to this player, the coach cannot count on Vrsaljko, Diego Costa and Savic, all with physical problems.
Villarreal vs Atl. Madrid head to head matches
24.02.19 LL Atl. Madrid Villarreal 2 : 0
20.10.18 LL Villarreal Atl. Madrid 1 : 1
18.03.18 LL Villarreal Atl. Madrid 2 : 1
28.10.17 LL Atl. Madrid Villarreal 1 : 1
25.04.17 LL Atl. Madrid Villarreal 0 : 1