Easy task for Atlético
Atlético Madrid still have a mathematical chance of winning the Spanish league title. However, the chances are vanishingly small, because even before the 31st matchday in La Liga, the “Rojiblancos” are well behind the league leaders. Each of the remaining second leg matches will therefore have a final character. Our Atlético Madrid vs. Valladolid betting tip is for a clear home win.
Real Valladolid is currently heading for the second division and has no realistic chance of remaining in the Spanish top flight. In recent weeks, the white and purple have mostly only served as a source of points for the competition. The club of Brazilian icon Ronaldo has recently suffered four defeats in a row.
It would be more than surprising if this slide were to end against one of the strongest teams in the league, especially since Real Valladolid already suffered a clear defeat in front of their home crowd in the first half of the season. They conceded a total of five goals in the bottom-placed team’s goal.
Atletico Madrid – Statistics & current form
After three consecutive unsuccessful competitive matches, Atlético Madrid got back to winning ways last weekend in La Liga. The “Rojiblancos” beat Sevilla FC 2-1 to break the 60-point mark in the Spanish top flight. Nevertheless, their chances of winning the league this season are vanishingly small.
The gap to the top of the table is currently ten points, with one game less played, mind you. In the remaining second legs, Simeone’s team are therefore under pressure to win. The Monday game against Real Valladolid comes in handy. After all, Atlético already established a clear power dynamic against the promoted side in the first half of the season.
The Red and Whites won by a clear margin in the first game between the two this season, scoring five goals for the second time in a row in a league game against Valladolid. It is quite possible that the Madrilenians will put on an attacking display again this time. On average, Atlético has scored almost two goals per home game in the current league season anyway.
Will the Madrilenians extend their winning streak against Valladolid?
Since October 2019, Atlético Madrid has won each of the last six competitive games against Real Valladolid. This winning streak is set to continue on Monday night. Bettors who want to place a bet on the “Rojiblancos” winning again this time in the Atlético Madrid vs. Valladolid game can use Merkur Sports Sportsbook for betting. The bookmaker impresses with a wide range of bets for La Liga.
Atlético Madrid have already picked up 34 points from their 15 home games this season. Only FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have better home records than Simeone’s team. In these 15 encounters, Atlético have scored a total of 27 goals, while conceding just 12.
Simeone has to do without four players in the squad for Monday’s game against Real Valladolid. Among others, Ángel Correa, who is still suspended after being sent off, will not be available. The “Rojiblancos” are not expected to make any major changes to the starting lineup that played against Sevilla last week.
Valladolid – statistics & current form
Real Valladolid will be leaving the Spanish top flight this season. With the current gap to the safe haven, it is probably only a matter of time before the “Pucelanos’” relegation to La Liga 2 is sealed. The white and purple have only managed to get 16 points from 30 matchdays and have recently even failed to win four times in a row.
The next defeat now looms in Madrid. It would be the 23rd defeat in 31 league games for the team of club boss Ronaldo. This scenario is certainly on the cards, not only because Valladolid have lost the last six matches against Atlético Madrid, but also because the white-and-violet team has the weakest defense in the league.
This season, the bottom-placed team has already conceded 69 goals, which is more than two per league game on average. The newly-promoted team conceded five of these 69 goals against Atlético Madrid in the first half of the season. A similar result cannot be ruled out this time either. Last week, Valladolid were beaten by FC Getafe, conceding four goals.
Valladolid are having a disastrous season away from home
The catastrophic record on foreign soil also speaks against a prediction in favor of the guests. The white-violets have already conceded 14 defeats in the 15 away matches of the current league season. In these 15 encounters, there were 44 goals conceded by Real Valladolid. Across all competitions, the “Pucelanos” have recently suffered nine away defeats in a row.
This downward slide is likely to continue against Atlético Madrid. In recent weeks, Real Valladolid have not provided any arguments that would support a prediction of an upset for the promoted side. Bettors who still want to place a prediction on the visitors against Atlético Madrid can use a free bet without a deposit to minimize their own risk.
Alvaro Rubio will have at least two players in his squad to spare in this game. Compared to the team that played against Getafe, only minimal changes are expected for the Whites and Purples.
Atletico Madrid – Valladolid Direct comparison / H2H record
In the last 99 meetings between the two clubs, Atlético Madrid lead the direct comparison with a record of 59-19-21. The Madrilenians have won each of the last six competitive matches against the white-and-purple Valladolid. Atlético even scored five goals in each of the last two head-to-head encounters. An offensive spectacle is by no means out of the question this time either.
Atletico Madrid vs. Valladolid tip
Real Valladolid is heading for the second division and no longer has a realistic chance of remaining in the Spanish top flight. The white and purple have already served as a source of points for the league competition in recent weeks and are also expected to lose the league duel against Atlético Madrid by a wide margin. A prediction on this already paid off in the first half of the season.
The red and whites from Madrid are under pressure to win anyway given their current position in the table. Each of the remaining second-half games is already a final in terms of the championship. The only consolation is the fact that the starting place for the Champions League has already been secured for the most part.
We expect a one-sided league clash and are leaning towards a comfortable victory for the “Rojiblancos”. Our Atlético Madrid vs. Valladolid betting tip is for Over 1.5 goals in the first half at odds of 2.09. We are betting five units on this prediction. Merkur Bets offers some of the best odds on the betting market.
