Atlético Madrid and Valencia face at La Peineta Stadium, in a match for the 22nd round of the First Division. The two teams tied (0-0), on 09-09-2017, in the previous match for this edition of the league. The record of direct confrontations of the last 3 years is favorable to the home team, which in the last 8 matches won 5, drew 2 and lost 1.

Atlético Madrid:

The home team is currently in the 2ª position, with 46 points won, after 13 wins, 7 draws and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they tied at home against Girona by (1-1). In the last match, they won in a home match against Las Palmas, by (3-0).

For this competition, they have not lost any of the last 10 home matches. In their home league matches the most frequent result at half-time was the 0-0 (6 out of 10 matches). The defense has been strong and has suffered goals in 3 of the last 10 matches, and their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 10 home matches for this competition: they have scored 8 of their 14 goals between minutes (61′-75 ‘).

Atlético de Madrid come to this day with a victory against Las Palmas, 3-0, putting a final point to the three games in a row without tasting the taste of victory. It is important to note that the owners present a huge competition to play at home, as they have six wins and four draws in 10 games played. In this game before his public, it is expected that coach Diego Simeone will act in the usual tactical system, that is, the 4-4-2, benefiting possession of the ball and organized attacks. The Frenchman Antoine Griezmann is the great finalist of the team, with 7 goals scored. For this game the coach can count on all his players.

Valencia:

After 12 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses, the away team is currently in the 3 rd position, with 40 points won. In their last match, they lost with Real Madrid at home (1-4), after in the previous match they lost out in a match against Las Palmas, by (2-1). In the last match they played, for the Copa del Rey, they lost to Barcelona by (1-0). In the last 10 away matches Valencia has a record of 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 17 points out of 30 possible. In their home league matches the most frequent final result at halftime was 1-1 (4 out of 10 matches). The team has conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 21 matches in this tournament, they have conceded the first goal 6 times and have only won 1 result. In the last 10 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 6 of their 15 goals between minutes (76’-90 ‘).

Valencia comes to this game with a slight against Barcelona, ​​totaling in this way the fourth defeat followed in several competitions. It is important to emphasize that the visitors present some gaps playing away from home: three defeats in the last four games. In this away game, coach Marcelino Toral must opt ​​for a more cautious strategy, exploring only the back space of the opponent’s defense. It should be noted that visitors exhibit great quality in counterattack: Gonçalo Guedes is one of the best players in this type of transition. Simone Zaza is the great highlight of Valencia, with 10 goals scored. For this game the coach has in doubt Garay and Kondogbia, both due to injury.

PREDICTION: Atl. Madrid to win @ 1.48