Atletico depreciated in form after the end of last season. I don't know what really happened. It seems that they sold some of their key players. With Atletico current form, I doubt if they will survive in the match. Villarreal is ready to humiliate them if they're given the opportunity. I will be on Villarreal, because they're the favorite.
I am still not quite sure about betting on the Atletico vs Villarreal match. Atletico's performance in the first 3 matches was indeed not good.
In all the matches, Atletico should be favored, but with the poor results beforehand, I think Atletico's chances have indeed declined. However, the situation could become different if Atletico manages to bounce back from that match. Maybe I will skip betting on that match.
Betting on Atletico Madrid's match is very risky right now. Considering their early performance, Atletico Madrid, considered one of the favorites to win La Liga before the start of the year, is now making headlines due to their drop in points. If this trend continues, they could even be out of the Champions League spots by the end of the year. Villarreal is a tough team, and a match against them is risky.
What's happening with Atletico at the start of this season? They've played three matches without a win, which is certainly a bad start for Atletico. Simeone must immediately improve their squad if they don't want to miss out on a top four finish as you mentioned.
Betting on Atletico against Villarreal is certainly risky, considering their lack of improvement. Villarreal themselves have been impressive so far improving significantly compared to last season. The two previous meetings between the two teams have ended in draws with both teams scoring goals. If you're worried about the two teams scoring, it's best to bet on the total number of goals or the over. This match is predicted to be a tight affair with Atletico Madrid aiming for their first win while Villarreal will be looking to maintain their positive form.