Atletico Madrid is practically out of the La Liga title race. In fact, Los Colchoneros are even struggling to be in the top four. and simply can’t afford to lose against Real Valladolid. The visitors also come in a must-win situation; a loss could make them fall into the relegation zone.
According to the latest soccer lines, Los Colchoneros shouldn’t have too much trouble getting the victory, but again, they’ve been suffering much more than expected.
Let’s check the latest La Liga odds, stats, injury reports, and La Liga lines for Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid. We’ve plenty of La Liga betting odds for you to consider.
Atletico Madrid: Diminished
Two weeks ago, Atletico Madrid put up a good fight but still lost to Barcelona. Besides losing 1-0 despite finishing with more shots on target, Los Colchoneros finished the match with 10 players after Stefan Savic was sent off.
Most recently, they failed to return to the winning column by drawing 1-1 to Almeria on Sunday. Once again, they finished the game with 10 players since Sergio Reguilon was sent off right before the end. This means no Savic or Reguilon for Saturday’s clash against Real Valladolid.
Los Colchoneros must adopt a new philosophy: the best defense is a good offense. Luckily for them, Alvaro Morata, Antoine Griezmann and Angel Correa are up for the task. Morata is the team’s top scorer with six goals, followed by Griezmann with five and Correa with four.
Curiously enough, Atletico has struggled even more when playing at home, where it owns a 3-2-3 record. If it wants to qualify for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League, that has to change. Again, it needs to be more aggressive at Wanda Metropolitano since it’s scored less than two goals in three of its last five games. Even so, the team is offering a -270 price in the sportsbook to win straight up. After all, we’re talking about one of Spain’s powerhouses.
Real Valladolid: Bad Start to the Year
Real Valladolid began the year losing 1-0 to Deportivo Alaves in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey. Three days later, it lost 1-0 to Mallorca in La Liga. Returning home didn’t help because it also lost 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano.
Right now, Los Albivioletas are in 17th place, only one point ahead of Cadiz. The good news is that with the Copa del Rey out of the way, they can now fully focus on avoiding the relegation zone.
To win at Wanda Metropolitano, the team needs Sergio Leon, the team’s top scorer with five goals, to be inspired. I have no doubt that Los Albivioletas will rely on the counterattack, with Leon being the only striker.
Besides Leon, the other main reason for you to consider including the visitors in your soccer picks is the price they’re offering, which is +800.
One last thing. Unlike Atletico Madrid, the visitors have no suspensions to worry about nor major injury concerns.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid Head-to-Head
- Previous Matches: 96
- Atletico Madrid Victories: 56 (194 goals)
- Real Valladolid Victories: 21 (105 goals)
- Draws: 19
Last season, Atletico Madrid defeated Real Valladolid twice, but neither match was easy. First, Los Colchoneros won 2-0 at Wanda Metropolitano. Thomas Lemar and Marcos Llorente scored in the second half. Later, they came from behind to win 2-1 in Valladolid. Once again, both goals were scored in the second half.
Los Albivioletas defeated Los Colchoneros for the last time in the 2008-09 season. Yes, it was a long time ago, but keep in mind that it was in Madrid. Curiously enough, Valladolid’s only road victory so far this season was in Madrid. They defeated Getafe 3-2.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid Match Information
- Match: Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid
- Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 21, 12:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid
- Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid Live stream: fubo.tv
Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid Betting Lines
Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid Picks and Prediction
Atletico Madrid simply can’t afford to lose this one. At least not if it wants to be taken seriously again. Plus, it has no excuses since it isn’t playing in any UEFA competition, meaning head coach Diego Simeone doesn’t have to worry about rotating the squad. But not so fast, though: I believe Los Colchoneros will win, but not without suffering. That’s why I recommend you include Real Valladolid at +1½ in your betting online ticket.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid Match Detail
