Atletico Madrid welcome Malaga to the Vicente Calderon on Saturday evening as Los Rojiblancos continue their title challenge.
Atletico Madrid Betting News
Atletico Madrid are locked on points at the top of the table, with an inferior goal difference keeping them below Barcelona.
Last time out Atleti beat Athletic Club 1-0 at San Memes, extending their winning run four consecutive matches.
Of the past 18 points available Atletico Madrid have accrued 15 points, a record only bettered by their city rivals Real Madrid.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone will welcome back Gabi after time out serving a suspension, with the captain expected to partner Saul in the middle of the park.
Fernando Torres will continue up top after his important match-winner against Athletic Club. Elsewhere, Diego Godin has a muscle complaint, which should mean that Stefan Savic and Lucas Hernandez form an untested partnership at centre-back.
Malaga Betting News
Malaga meanwhile go into Saturday’s clash knowing a top-half finish in La Liga this season is eminently possible, as they currently sit 9th in the table.
With four games remaining a top-half finish will surely be the aim, but without a realistic hope of Europa League qualification, their players will have little pressure, which could play to their advantage, but equally could work against them.
Last time out Malaga took on Rayo Vallecano at home, and were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw.
Of the past 18 points available Malaga have accrued a respectable nine, though no win in their last four matches will certainly be a point of contention.
Malaga manager Javi Garcia a has no new injury concerns ahead of this clash, with Carlos Kameni still sidelined.
Elsewhere, Federico Ricca should continue at left-back, with Miguel Torres struggling to get back into the side.
Atletico Madrid vs Malaga Match Prediction
Saturday poses another tough match for Atletico Madrid as they look to continue their challenge for top spot in La Liga.
All season long Atletico have kept winning the tough match you may expect them to drop points in, with there being no reason they don’t continue that trend this season.
