The big game in La Liga this weekend’s see third spot up for consideration as Atletico Madrid, current occupiers of the position, host fourth place Valencia at the Vicente Calderon.
Atletico Madrid Betting News
Diego Simeone’s side will enter the weekend 7 points off the top and displaying somewhat erratic form in 2015. The club have won 5 of their last 13 games in all competitions. Last time out they drew 0-0 away to Seville with the result meaning that Valencia, their nearest challengers for the third spot, moved to within one point. Simeone is likely to unleash Fernando Torres on Los Che after his impressive cameo last weekend. Torres will replace Antoine Griezmann with the French forward se to watch the game from the stands, after receiving a suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards. Miranda is out also out of the game due to suspension with Uruguayan defender José María Giménez set to start after shaking off a muscle injury.
Valencia Betting News
Los Che are set for a huge boost ahead of the game with striker Paco Alcacer revealing that he has returned to first-team training following a knee problem.The 21-year-old has been out of action since early last month with a knee injury, but has been tipped to return to the squad ahead of the clash with Atletico. Alcacer’s return mean that the club have a full bill of health for the game. The club have been in fine form of late, grabbing a firm grasp on the fourth Champions league spot and moving into contention to swoop should Atletico continue with their inconsistent displays. The club have won four out of four in recent weeks, conceding just two goals in that run. Last weekend they beat Real Sociedad 2-0 with Pablo Piatti scoring a brace.
Atletico Madrid vs Valencia Match Prediction
Valencia won 3-1 when they met in October with all three goals coming in the opening 15 minutes. Overall however Atletico Madrid have been the stronger side winning three of the last 6 meetings with two ending all square.
Match Betting Tip: Atletico Madrid and Valencia is @3.75 with Bet365 to finish all square
