Real Valladolid vs Atletico Madrid Predictions and Betting Tips

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We close the curtain on a topsy-turbo campaign in the Spanish LaLiga as Atletico Madrid travels to Real Valladolid with the sole aim of picking up maximum points that would guarantee them the title. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

The reverse match was played back in December with the capital side winning the game 2-0 courtesy of goals from Lemar and Llorente.

Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards

Real Valladolid is also in dire need of maximum points in their fight for survival and even with that, they might still not save themselves from relegation if results elsewhere don’t go their way. It is also to be noted that they head into this game in terrible form, failing to pick up three points since March. In their most recent game, they fell to a 4-1 defeat against Real Sociedad.

Atletico Madrid made sure they were masters of their own destiny following that brilliant comeback victory last time out against Osasuna. With 15 minutes to play, Simeone’s side found themselves in the deepest of waters as Osasuna’s Budimir fired his side in front. However, replies from Lodi and former Barcelona striker Suarez turned the game as they celebrated a big win which leaves them in the driving seat for the LaLiga title.

Valladolid vs Atletico Madrid Team News

Garcia and Kodro are both out injured while Alcatraz is suspended for this tie. With regards to the visitors, Savic and Lodi are both unavailable via suspension and injury respectively.

Valladolid possible starting XI:

Masip; Janko, El Yamiq, Gonzalez, Olaza; Mesa, Fernandez, Fede; Jota, Weissman, Plano

Atletico Madrid possible starting XI:

Oblak; Gimenez, Felipe, Hermoso; Trippier, Saul, Koke, Llorente, Carrasco; Correa, Suarez

Valladolid vs Atletico Madrid Prediction: 0-2

The 20/21 LaLiga Santander season has really delivered with the title challenge going down to the wire. It is also to be noted that Valladolid head into this game looking to save themselves from the drop. Still and all, we expect to see a highly competitive matchup at the Jose Zorrilla but with Atletico Madrid picking up all three points.