Valencia and title-chasing Atletico Madrid will renew their rivalry in La Liga this weekend on Saturday, with the former playing as hosts at the iconic Mestalla Stadium.
Atletico Madrid have slipped slightly in consistency but remain firmly in the top four, currently sitting fourth with 60 points. They are still in contention for a strong finish as the season heads toward its climax.
On the other hand, Valencia sit 12th on the table with 39 points, and will be aiming to finish the campaign strongly while pushing for a possible late surge up the standings.
Valencia recent form analysis
Valencia have recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five La Liga matches. In that run, they have scored seven goals while conceding five, showing a fairly balanced but inconsistent form.
Last five games: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses.
Latest results: Valencia 2-1 Girona.
🔙⚽️ @hugoduro14 🆚 @Atleti
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— Valencia CF (@valenciacf) April 29, 2026
Atletico Madrid recent form analysis
Atletico Madrid have struggled for consistency, managing just one win and suffering four defeats in their last five league matches.
They have scored seven goals but conceded 12, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
Last five games: 1 win, 4 losses.
Latest results: Atletico Madrid 3-2 Athletic.
Nuevo día, nuevo entrenamiento 💪 pic.twitter.com/VAnNX0zqrQ
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) April 30, 2026
Prediction and betting tips
We tip an Over 1.5. Others can place their bet on Both Teams to Score (YES).
- Over 1.5 with odds of 1.22 on 1xbet.
- Both Teams to Score (YES) with odds of 1.72 on 1xbet.
Head-to-Head
(Last five games)
- Atletico Madrid 2-1 Valencia
- Valencia 0-3 Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 3-0 Valencia
- Atletico Madrid 2-0 Valencia
- Valencia 3-0 Atletico Madrid
Player to watch
Ademola Lookman
Lookman, Diaz and three other most valuable African footballers in La Liga
The Nigerian attacker will be key to Atletico Madrid’s attacking threat.
Ademola Lookman‘s creativity and finishing could prove decisive, especially against a Valencia side that has shown defensive inconsistency.
He has scored three goals and assisted three times for Atletico Madrid since joining in January.
