Valencia vs Atletico Madrid Prediction 16.09.2023

• Competition: Spain - LaLiga
• Date: Saturday, 16th, September 2023
• Kickoff: 15:15 UЕС +1 / 16.15 CEST
• Venue: Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia)

Atletico Madrid is keen on showcasing their improved form as they venture to Mestalla to encounter Valencia this Saturday, all in a bid to keep ascending the LaLiga standings.

Two opening triumphs over Sevilla (2-1) and newly-promoted side Las Palmas (1-0) thanks to a combination of fortunate circumstances and an outstanding Giorgi Mamardashvili in goal, created a false image for Valencia, but they soon faced reality after suffered a 1-2 home defeat against Osasuna in the third LaLiga matchday. As if that weren't enough, Los Che's illusions of being on the right path were shattered when they fell to newcomers Alaves at Estadio Mendizorrotza (0-1).

If the day is known by the morning, it seems that Diego Simeone's troops will seriously threaten the giants Real Madrid and Barcelona in the fight for the title this season. Despite not making significant changes to the same team that couldn't compete for the La Liga crown in the previous campaign, finishing third with an 11-point deficit behind the Catalan champions, Atletico Madrid is a force that should never be underestimated. After three matches played, the Colchoneros have secured seven out of nine possible points, with the added bonus of having played one game less than most of their rivals.

Valencia vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips: Atletico Madrid to Win

Valencia has been grappling with numerous issues lately, both on and off the field. Despite an unexpectedly strong start to the 2023-24 La Liga campaign, securing a maximum six points from the opening two rounds, Valencia quickly realized that these successes were more down to luck than any significant improvement in form. When examining Los Che's lineup, it appears noticeably weaker compared to the squad that fought fiercely to avoid relegation last season, finishing just two points above the drop zone. It seems like another battle for La Liga survival is on the horizon.

In contrast, Atletico marches confidently into Saturday's showdown, spurred on by their dominant performance in the last match before the international break, where they hammered seven goals past Vallecano, achieving their largest-ever LaLiga away victory (7-0). Simeone's squad rightfully carries the favorites tag against a Valencia side that appears destined for a season-long struggle to stay afloat. Therefore, we argue that they are unlikely to encounter major obstacles at Mestalla, particularly considering Atletico's recent success against Los Che, having emerged triumphant in five of their last six meetings.