Valladolid vs Atletico. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga

Valladolid spent 40 seasons in top-flight throughout their history, but their most serious achievement is a fourth-place finish.

Couple of years ago club was bought out by a new business owner. It was a Brazilian retired footballer Ronaldo. In the previous season Pucela managed to avoid the relegation battle, but in the current one Sergio Gonzalez' players are still in danger.

After 37 rounds of La Liga The White and Violets have five wins and 16 draws, which brought them 31 points and 19th place, which is in the relegation zone. After a draw against Betis (1:1) Real Valladolid lost three games in a row - to Valencia (0:3), Villarreal (0:2) and Real Sociedad (1:4). Team's weakest link is the offensive line - Valladolid averages less than one goal per game.

Garcia, Kodro, Orellana and Jimenez, who is suspended, are unavailable for an upcoming game.

Ten-time champion and Spanish Cup holder took the lead in the standings since the first matches and retained the top spot in the league.

Putting that aside, Atletico had a decent start in the Champions League, they easily advanced through the group stage, but in the first playoff round took a defeat and left the competition. In 37 rounds of La Liga The Mattrass Makers recorded 25 wins and eight draws, which brought them 83 points and the top spot in the standings. They are only two points ahead of local rivals, Real.

Lemar won't be able to play in this game because of a muscle injury.