Atalanta enter Gewiss Stadium for their final match in the Champions League group phase. They are up against Villarreal on Wednesday, with both looking to collect a few extra points to bring them through.Â
Atalanta scored a solid number of goals in previous Champions League outings. They were on target 2.6 times a game while allowing an average of 1.4 goals against. Bookmakers expect them to have enough in the tank when teaming up to Villarreal this coming Wednesday.
Villarreal have been decent in front of goal with 1.7 goals scored per game currently in the Champions League. They concede even less, with 1.4 goals scored against them on average. They will try to make this defence count when facing up to Atalanta this coming Wednesday as outsiders.
Atalanta managed to create the first goal of the game in 5 of their previous 10 league matches at Gewiss Stadium. Meanwhile, Villarreal opened the scoring in 4 of their last 10 away games.
Atalanta vs Villarreal stats and analysis
Atalanta are considered favourites to win by most observers of the game. The best price you will find on a home win is 1.75, as bookies believe Atalanta have an 57% chance of beating Villarreal. If you fancy a draw on your accumulator, there are odds at 4.20 on offer, while an away win for Villarreal is priced at 4.20.
After collecting 6 points from their first five Champions League outings, Atalanta have their target set on advancement from the group phase, but they require a win in the final round of their group campaign.
After collecting 7 points from their first five Champions League outings, Villarreal have their target set on advancement from the group, but it will require a win in this 6th round match
According to the bookmakers, Atalanta are favourites to win. If one favours the away win, the odds are currently at 4.20 on the visitors. This means the bookies predict, they are in with a 24% chance of beating Villarreal. Placing your bet on Villarreal, the best price at the time of writing lies at 1.75.
Stats and facts for Atalanta and Villarreal.
- Atalanta did not win the last 3 matches in a row;
- Atalanta scored in the last 19 of 21 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 3.5 in Atalanta’s last 5 of 7 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Atalanta’s last 5 of 7 matches.
- Villarreal has lost in the last 7 of 8 matches when playing away;
- Villarreal conceded in the last 18 of 20 matches;
- Villarreal conceded the last 11 matches in a row when playing away;
- Villarreal scored in the last 5 of 7 matches.
Lineup Atalanta vs Villarreal
Current form — Atalanta v. Villarreal
Atalanta have really been enjoying their football in their previous 3 matches, which started off with a 0-1 win against Juventus. They went on to beat Venezia by 4-0, before also getting the better of SSC Napoli in a 2-3 victory.
Villarreal are a bit back and forth currently, and sadly, they are more back than forth. Against Barcelona, they got beaten by a 1-3 score, before winning 0-8 against Victoria CF. They were back on loser street last time out, in a 1-0 defeat against Sevilla.
Atalanta v. Villarreal — fixture history
It finished all square on when Atalanta last faced Villarreal in the Champions League. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 2-2 in the end. Depending on your betting strategy, another draw will no doubt spike up your next accumulator. Atalanta have been able to win 0% of their last 1 encounter against upcoming Villarreal in the Champions League. In other words, they have a 0-1-0 recent record, with the latter winning 0% of the matches.
Full Time betting
Atalanta are considered favourites to win by most observers of the game. The best price you will find on a home win is 1.75, as bookies believe Atalanta have an 57% chance of beating Villarreal. If you fancy a draw on your accumulator, there are odds at 4.20 on offer, while an away win for Villarreal is priced at 4.20.
Top marksman
With Mario Pasalic on 6 goals in the last 6 games for Atalanta, he certainly catches the eye as a possible goalscorer on again. Villarreal will hoping null can find the back of the net once again. He is on 3 goals in their last 6 matches and Villarreal need him to shine.
