LaLiga 2022-23: Atletico Madrid vs Valencia: Predicted lineup, Injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Les Ches travel to the Civitas Metropolitan Stadium to play Los Colchoneros to get out of the Spanish league relegation zone.

Atletico Madrid and Valencia are two football clubs with a rich history and a strong following in Spain. Over the years, they have established themselves as formidable opponents in LaLiga, and their matches have often been tense closely-fought affairs. Both teams have a passionate fan base and a long-standing rivalry that adds an extra level of intensity to the proceedings. Matches between these two teams are often closely contested, with both sides fighting hard to come out on top.

When Atletico Madrid and Valencia face each other, it is always a highly-anticipated match. Both teams have a passionate fan base and a long-standing rivalry that adds an extra level of intensity to the proceedings. Matches between these two teams are often closely contested, with both sides fighting hard to come out on top. Atletico will look out to get to the second position in La Liga while Valencia looks forward to avoiding relegation and climbing up in the League table.

Kick Off

Saturday, 18-03-2023, 08:00 PM (GMT)

Sunday, 19-03-2023, 01:30 AM (IST)

Atletico Madrid Form (all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Girona Form (all competitions): W-L-W-L-L

Players to watch out

Atletico Madrid: Alvaro Morata

For Atletico Madrid this season in La Liga, the Spanish attacker has been in superb form. Morata has 10 goals overall in La Liga. Atletico Madrid's X-factor against Valencia at home will be Morata. Diego Simeone will be counting on him to keep up his recent defensive line and scoring pace. His offensive line combination with Frenchman Griezmann has been outstanding so far. His playing style has been suitable for the team so far and proved to be helpful.

Valencia: Edinson Cavani

Valencia will benefit from Cavani's passive attacking skills and experience, and he is undoubtedly a star to look out for. Cavani has been a fantastic addition to Valencia's starting 11. Few anticipated that the 35-year-old would excel at his new club, which competed in one of the most difficult divisions in the world, after his departure from Manchester United. The Uruguayan has been instrumental for Valencia and has already scored five goals in 14 La Liga games this season, so Cavani made sure to disprove his detractors.

Match Facts

• In the 16 LaLiga contests they've played against Valencia, Atlético de Madrid hasn't lost.
• After losing five of their previous 11 home matches in LaLiga against Valencia, Atlético de Madrid has escaped loss in their last 11 contests.
• Since losing 0-1 to Barcelona in January, Atlético de Madrid has won six of their last nine La Liga games without suffering a setback (W6 D3).
• After going winless in their first eight La Liga games, Valencia has won two of their last three games.

Team and Injury updates

Atletico manager Simeone will have to do without the services of Reguilon (Thigh injury) and Mandava suffering from a Knee Injury as they will not be able to play. As for the Valencia team, M. Andre, Lato and J. Domenech won’t be available for the upcoming game due to injuries. Meanwhile, other less-injured players who have been out of the field are likely to make a comeback soon for both teams.

Head-to-Head Stats

Matches: 51Atletico Madrid: 21Valencia: 13Draws: 17

Predicted Lineup

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup:

Oblak, Molina, Giminez, Hermoso, Llorente, Barrios, Koke, Carrasco, Morata, Griezmann

Valencia predicted lineup:Mamardashvili; Correia, Comert, Diakhaby, Gaya; Musah, Guillamon, Almeida; Lino, Cavani, Kluivert

Match Prediction:

As the La Liga season continues, it is certain that Atletico Madrid and Valencia will continue to play a significant role in shaping its outcome. Both teams have a strong squad of players and a determined spirit that will make them tough opponents for any team in the league. Whether they are battling it out on the pitch or inspiring their fans with their performances, they'll be looking forward to getting their goals. This would be a close contest but based on recent performances, Atletico has an upper hand in this game.

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2 – 1 Valencia

Telecast

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