Atletico vs Valencia. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga

Atletico got off to a strong start in the Spanish Cup, beating Rajo Majadahonda (5:0), but after that they were eliminated by Real Sociedad (0:2). Team failed to claim the Spanish Super Cup, but there is still hope for a success in the Champions League - Indians finished the group stage at the 2nd spot and advanced into the playoffs. 

In La Liga The Red-Whites have nine victories and six draws, which brought 33 points and a 4th spot in the standings. Unfortunately, current champion is now 16 points adrift from the leader, so team has almost no chance to retain the title. After a string of defeats capital club beat Rayo Vallecano (2:0) and drew to Villarreal (2:2).

Llorente, Savic, Kondogbia and Griezmann won't feature in the match. 

Valencia got off to a confident start in Copa del Rey, at first stages of that competition they beat Utrillas (3:0), Arenteiro (3:1 a.e.t.) and Cartagena (2:1). Fourth round of the tournament became the most difficult for the Bats, they recorded a narrow victory over Baleares (1:0). Marcos Andre opened the scoresheet at the 1st minute and it was enough to get the victory. 

In the current season of La Liga Jose Bordalas' men managed to step up, but they still lack consistency. In 21 rounds of the current season The Oranges recorded seven victories and eight draws, which brought 29 points and a 9th spot in the standings. 

Team has the same number of scored and conceded goals - 33. After a victory over Levante (4:3) Valencians suffered two defeats and in the most recent match they split the points with Sevilla (1:1).

Soler, Gomez and Gabriel Paulista won't feature in the match.