Preview and odds analysis for Atletico Madrid vs Valencia at 20:00 on 13/12/2025, La Liga 2025/26

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Preview and odds analysis for Atletico Madrid vs Valencia at 20:00 on 13/12/2025. Predictions, expected lineups, and expert opinions for the La Liga 2025/26 Round 16 fixture between Atletico Madrid and Valencia.

Match preview Atletico Madrid vs Valencia

90-minute odds: 0 : 1 1/2

Total goals: 2 3/4

Atletico Madrid will host Valencia at Wanda Metropolitano in the 16th round of La Liga 2025/26. The home team is currently 4th in the league table with 31 points, trailing the leader Barcelona by 9 points. Valencia, on the other hand, struggles in 16th place with 15 points, only 3 points above the relegation zone.

Atletico Madrid recently suffered two straight defeats in La Liga (against Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao), causing them to fall behind in the title race. However, coach Diego Simeone’s side bounced back with a 3-2 win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League midweek. Atletico’s biggest advantage is their home stadium, where they hold the third-best record in La Liga (22 points from 8 matches) and have conceded only 6 goals.

Atletico Madrid vs Valencia

Conversely, Valencia is having a disappointing season with just 15 points from 15 matches. Although Carlos Corberan’s team is unbeaten in their last 5 matches across all competitions and has lost only once in their last 7 games (including draws against Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla), their away performance is poor, earning only 3 points from 7 away matches, ranking second from the bottom.

Regarding head-to-head history, Valencia has struggled significantly when playing away against Atletico Madrid, having not won at Wanda Metropolitano since February 2011. Last season, Atletico won both matches by a 3-0 scoreline. Given the large differences in home and away form and squad quality, a comfortable win is likely for the capital club.

Injury and suspension updates Atletico Madrid vs Valencia

Atletico Madrid: Marcos Llorente and Jose Gimenez are sidelined due to injuries. Alex Baena’s availability is uncertain due to a hamstring issue. Clement Lenglet has recovered and might be included.

Valencia: Cesar Tarrega is suspended after accumulating enough yellow cards. Mouctar Diakhaby has been cleared to return following a hamstring injury.