This is a big game for Atletico Madrid. And they are in a dilemma. They need to win this game to consolidate their position in the La Liga. They also need to rest some players to prepare them for a mid-week trip to Chelsea for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi final. They were held in the home leg. That means they need to win against Chelsea too. In short, the team management will have no option other than taking full toll of their regular starters.

Valencia too has an important mid-week game – Europa League semi final against Sevilla. They lost the first leg 2-0. They need to overturn the deficit to march on to the finals. Ironically, a good thing for them is that they have nothing to gain from the La Liga. They can rest as many players as they wish, which in turn will not be a bad thing for Atletico.

Valencia’s recent form has been poor – having scored just two wins from their last nine matches. Their recent record against Atletico is not that great either. They have managed just two goals against Atletico in the last six games. The league leaders have a water tight defence. Valencia is likely to face another barren spell.

Atletico’s coach Diego Simeone has to make the big call of whether to play Diego Costa or not. He is not likely to risk the team’s star striker. Valencia too will rest many of their regular starters.

Valencia-Atletico Madrid Prediction

Atletico is on a great run, having won their last eight games in a row. Since Valencia will field a deflated squad, their winning spree is set to continue.

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