Valencia vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips and Predictions

Atleti have enjoyed a great week with a 1-0 win in the Madrid derby at the Bernabeu followed up by a 3-0 victory over Real Sociedad in midweek at home. The problem for them is that Barcelona are in stunning form and even a win here is likely to only maintain the status quo which sees Barca hold a 9 point advantage on Atletico going into the final 10 games. Their only league defeat in 2016 came at the Camp Nou and they come into this match having kept 5 consecutive clean sheets in all competitions.

Valencia are an unpredictable side. They looked to be on the right path following 4 straight wins in which they scored 14 goals but then they were hammered 3-0 at home by Athletic Bilbao last weekend in the league in what was their heaviest La Liga home defeat in over 3 years. They bounced back with a 2-1 win at Malaga in midweek but there was an element of fortune about their win and they will know that they won’t get many chances against Diego Simeone’s Atleti who boast the best defensive record in the division by some distance.

By contrast Valencia are a side that will always give you a chance and this game may really suit Atletico. Valencia will most likely enjoy a lot of the ball but could be vulnerable on the break and the visitors are well capable of taking advantage of any sloppiness at the back.

Therefore backing Atletico Madrid to win 2-0 at 7/1 looks tempting here and they have already won 21 matches to nil this season.