Atletico Madrid vs Valencia Prediction: La Liga Match Preview, Team News, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Preview

Atletico Madrid and Valencia will face off in a crucial La Liga match on Saturday, with both teams looking to secure a vital three points. Atletico Madrid are currently fourth in the standings, two points behind third-placed Real Betis, while Valencia are tenth, seven points adrift of the top four.

Atletico Madrid will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Barcelona last weekend. Diego Simeone's side were well beaten by the Catalan giants, who dominated possession and created the better chances throughout the game. Atletico Madrid will need to improve their performance significantly if they are to get a positive result against Valencia.

Valencia, meanwhile, will be looking to continue their recent good form. Jose Bordalas' side have won their last two matches, including a 2-1 victory over Real Betis. Valencia will be confident of causing Atletico Madrid problems, especially on the counterattack. They have a number of quick and skillful players who can hurt the Rojiblancos if they are given space.

Team News

Atletico Madrid will be without the suspended Mario Hermoso and the injured Joao Felix. Jose Gimenez is also a doubt after missing training this week with a minor injury.

Valencia will be without the injured Thierry Correia and Denis Cheryshev. Yunus Musah is also a doubt after picking up a knock in training.

Lineups

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Savic, Felipe, Reinildo; Llorente, Koke, Kondogbia, Carrasco; Griezmann, Cunha, Correa Valencia: Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Paulista, Diakhaby, Gaya; Guillamon, Soler, Wass; Kluivert, Duro, Guedes

Betting Tips

Atletico Madrid are the favorites to win this match, but Valencia are a dangerous team and they will be looking to cause an upset. The best bet for this match is a draw.

Prediction

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Valencia

Conclusion

This is a crucial match for both Atletico Madrid and Valencia. Atletico Madrid need to win to keep their hopes of finishing in the top four alive, while Valencia need to win to keep their hopes of qualifying for Europe alive. It should be a close and exciting match, and it could go either way.