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La Liga: Valencia vs Atletico Madrid – Betting preview

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Ace Football team offers the La Liga round 5 match preview for Valencia and Atletico Madrid who meet up this coming Saturday. The pre-match analysis includes the latest fixture stats and facts and a free betting tip for our readers.

Valencia, who are currently 11th in the La Liga standings with six points after four matches, will be looking to take advantage of their home ground when they face Atletico Madrid at Estadio Mestalla on Saturday. They sit one point behind Atletico Madrid, who are in fourth place.

Form: Valencia vs Atletico Madrid

Valencia Form

Valencia won one match out of their last three, beating Las Palmas 1-0, but then losing 1-2 to Osasuna and 0-1 to Deportivo Alaves. They have won three out of their last six home matches in La Liga, drawing two and losing one, scoring eight goals and conceding six.

Atletico Madrid Form

In their last three matches, Atletico Madrid beat Granada 3-1, drew 0-0 with Real Betis, and beat Rayo Vallecano by 0-7. Atletico Madrid won twice and recorded three draws in their last six away matches in the La Liga, with a scoreline from these matches indicating eight goals conceded and 17 scored.

Betting stats and facts for Valencia and Atletico Madrid

Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when betting on the upcoming match between Valencia and Atletico Madrid. The facts are based on the data from matches played across all tournaments.

  • In 28 of the last 30 Valencia matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 13 of the last 14 Valencia home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Valencia have scored in 18 of the last 20 home matches
  • Valencia have scored in 16 of the last 18 matches
  • Valencia have not lost 7 of the last 9 home matches
  • Atletico Madrid have not lost 14 of the last 16 matches
  • Atletico Madrid have scored in 10 of the last 12 matches
  • Atletico Madrid have not lost 6 of the last 7 away matches
  • In 5 of the last 7 Atletico Madrid away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Atletico Madrid have scored in 6 of the last 7 away matches

Players in form: Valencia vs Atletico Madrid

Diego Lopez and Antoine Griezmann are two current marksmen in good form, with Lopez scoring twice for Valencia in La Liga and Griezmann netting three goals in the last six matches for Atletico Madrid. Both are expected to continue adding to their tally.

Full-time result

Valencia have won five of their last 10 games at Estadio Mestalla, with two draws and three losses, while Atletico Madrid have won four of their last 10 away games, drawing three and losing three. They remained unbeaten in their last seven games.

Both teams to score

Valencia won and kept a clean sheet in four matches in their last 10 games played, breaking the deadlock in five of those matches. Atletico Madrid scored the first goal in six out of their last ten away games. They’ve scored in their last five away matches against Valencia.

Total goals

In four of Valencia’s last ten matches, betting on Over 2.5 goals was successful. They scored an average of 1.3 goals during that period. Over 2.5 goals was successful in six of Atletico Madrid’s previous ten matches, with an average of 2.1 goals per game.

Suggested bet: Valencia vs Atletico Madrid

The match between Valencia and Atletico Madrid should be an interesting one to watch and play some bets on, too. Therefore, we have come up with a free betting tip for this La Liga game.

Valencia vs Atletico Madrid: Who wins the game?

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