Villarreal vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (1 April)

Since its slap against Las Palmas on January 13, 3-0, Villarreal has not lost in La Liga, which represents a series of 9 days including 5 victories and especially 4 successive victories obtained against Real Sociedad 1-3, Granada 5-1, at Bétis 2-3 and finally Vaence 1-0 just before the international break. These successes allowed the Yellow Submarine to gain places in the rankings. Marcelino's men were able to return to the first part of the table, in 9th position, but they remain quite far from the European top 6. Atlético Madrid should undoubtedly win nothing in Spain this season. In the league, he was too far behind Real Madrid and was eliminated in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Bilbao without any possible challenge in the two matches 0-4 overall.

On the other hand, the end of season objective for Griezmann and his teammates will obviously be to confirm their ticket for the next Champions League but they can also believe in a major title through this competition precisely after having eliminated Inter Milan in 8th final after being led 0-2 2-2 after extra time, victory at the TAB. Note, however, that before the international break, the Colchoneros caused concern by losing to Cadiz who had not won a match since September 1, losing 2-0. A few days later, the Madrilenians confirmed their shortcomings by being corrected by FC Barcelona during the shock of the last day, losing 0-3 at the Wanda.

The infirmary is well stocked on the Villarreal side. Marcelino must compose a group without defenders Raul Albiol, Bailly, Foyth, Pedraza without forgetting the replacement goalkeeper, Reina (41 years old) all injured. This is also the case for midfielders Denis Suarez (rotation) and Terrats (ex-Valladolid), on the flank for several weeks already. The crack Yeremi Pino (rehabilitation of his cruciate ligament rupture) will also be out while Alberto Moreno will serve his second match of suspension and Femenia will also be sanctioned for accumulation of yellow cards. Let us add as a bonus the strong uncertainty surrounding the presence of the important Francis Coquelin. Fortunately for the locals, major offensive elements like Moreno (10 goals, 3 assists in La Liga) and Sörloth (13 pawns, 5 assists in La Liga) will likely be in the group. On the Atlético Madrid side, Argentine world champion Molina will be suspended following his exclusion against FC Barcelona just before the international break.

His teammate and also world champion, De Paul will pay for an accumulation of yellow cards. Absent from the field for too long now, Thomas Lemar is still in the infirmary just like the defenders Gimenez, Hermoso. Antoine Griezmann (top scorer in the club's history) had to leave the Blues rally due to an ankle problem but he has already returned to training. The tricolor could therefore be available. Morata (14 goals in the league) will be there as will Angel Correa (7 goals, 2 assists in La Liga) or the former Lyonnais Memphis Depay (5 pawns in the league).