Atletico Madrid vs Valencia Predictions, Odds, Preview (La Liga, September 15th)

Atletico Madrid Searching for First Home Win

Atletico Madrid will be looking to secure their first home win of the La Liga season when they host Valencia on Thursday. Diego Simeone's side have drawn both of their matches at the Wanda Metropolitano so far this campaign, and they will be keen to get three points on the board against a Valencia side who have also made a slow start to the season.

Atletico Madrid are currently seventh in the table, with four points from their opening three games. They have scored three goals and conceded three, and they will be looking to improve their attacking output against a Valencia side who have shipped eight goals in their first three matches.

Valencia Seeking First Away Victory

Valencia are 15th in the table, with three points from their opening three games. They have scored four goals and conceded eight, and they will need to improve their defensive record if they want to challenge for a top-half finish this season.

Valencia have not won away from home in La Liga since April, and they will be looking to end that run against an Atletico Madrid side who have not been in great form at home in recent months.

Atletico Madrid vs Valencia Head-to-Head

Atletico Madrid have a good record against Valencia in recent years, winning four of their last five meetings. Valencia's last win over Atletico Madrid came in 2020, and they will be looking to end their poor run of form against their rivals.

Atletico Madrid vs Valencia Team News

Atletico Madrid will be without the suspended Stefan Savic for the match against Valencia. Jose Gimenez is also a doubt for the game, as he is struggling with a hamstring injury.

Valencia will be without the injured Thierry Correia and Yunus Musah for the match against Atletico Madrid. Mouctar Diakhaby is also a doubt for the game, as he is struggling with a knock.

Atletico Madrid vs Valencia Prediction

Atletico Madrid are the favorites to win the match against Valencia, but the visitors will be looking to cause an upset. Valencia have a good record against Atletico Madrid in recent years, and they will be looking to end their poor run of form against their rivals.

However, Atletico Madrid are the more in-form side at the moment, and they will be confident of securing their first home win of the season against a Valencia side who have been struggling defensively.

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Valencia

Atletico Madrid vs Valencia Odds

• Atletico Madrid to win: 1.65
• Draw: 3.80
• Valencia to win: 5.50

Atletico Madrid vs Valencia Preview

The match between Atletico Madrid and Valencia will be played at the Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday, September 15th, 2023. The match will start at 21:00 CEST.

The match will be televised live on ESPN and Sky Sports.