Excitement builds for the 02.05.2026 match in the Spain La Liga between Valencia and Atletico Madrid. Each team brings a strong lineup and a solid track record, making predictions tough but exciting. We've delved into the tactics, form, and key matchups to watch. Read through our detailed prediction and get ready to place a knowledgeable bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Villarreal | 33 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 59/38 | 65 |
| 4 | Atletico Madrid | 33 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 56/37 | 60 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 33 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 49/41 | 50 |
| 11 | Rayo Vallecano | 33 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 33/41 | 39 |
| 12 | Valencia | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 37/48 | 39 |
| 13 | Espanyol | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 37/49 | 39 |
Key Player Statistics: Valencia vs Atletico Madrid
Valencia vs Atletico Madrid Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Atletico Madrid | Valencia | 13.12.2025 | 2-1 |
| La Liga | Valencia | Atletico Madrid | 22.02.2025 | 0-3 |
| La Liga | Atletico Madrid | Valencia | 15.09.2024 | 3-0 |
| La Liga | Atletico Madrid | Valencia | 28.01.2024 | 2-0 |
| La Liga | Valencia | Atletico Madrid | 16.09.2023 | 3-0 |
| La Liga | Atletico Madrid | Valencia | 18.03.2023 | 3-0 |
| La Liga | Valencia | Atletico Madrid | 29.08.2022 | 0-1 |
| La Liga | Atletico Madrid | Valencia | 22.01.2022 | 3-2 |
| La Liga | Valencia | Atletico Madrid | 07.11.2021 | 3-3 |
| La Liga | Atletico Madrid | Valencia | 24.01.2021 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Valencia | Girona | 25.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| La Liga | Mallorca | Valencia | 21.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Elche | Valencia | 11.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Valencia | Celta Vigo | 05.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| La Liga | Sevilla | Valencia | 21.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| La Liga | Oviedo | Valencia | 14.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Valencia | Alaves | 08.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| La Liga | Valencia | Osasuna | 01.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Villarreal | Valencia | 22.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| La Liga | Levante | Valencia | 15.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Atletico Madrid | Athletic Club | 25.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| La Liga | Elche | Atletico Madrid | 22.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Copa del Rey | Atletico Madrid | Real Sociedad | 18.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Atletico Madrid | Barcelona | 14.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| La Liga | Sevilla | Atletico Madrid | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Barcelona | Atletico Madrid | 08.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| La Liga | Atletico Madrid | Barcelona | 04.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| La Liga | Real Madrid | Atletico Madrid | 22.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Tottenham | Atletico Madrid | 18.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| La Liga | Atletico Madrid | Getafe | 14.03.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Valencia VS Atletico Madrid
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Valencia vs Atletico Madrid
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Valencia vs Atletico Madrid
Valencia versus Atletico Madrid. On paper, it looks like a mismatch. In reality, it could be one of the most fascinating afternoons of La Liga's run-in.
Valencia sit 11th with 39 points. Atletico are 4th with 60, chasing a Champions League place right to the wire. The stakes could not be more different for each side — but that gap in motivation does not always tell the full story at Mestalla.
Here's what you need to watch for: Valencia are in decent nick right now. They've won three of their last five league games, including a confident 2-1 victory over Girona last time out. That kind of momentum matters. Atletico, meanwhile, have been wobbling. They've lost four of their last six across all competitions, including a damaging 3-2 defeat at Rayo Vallecano and a shock 2-1 loss at Elche. For a team supposedly hunting a top-four finish, that's alarming.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Atletico's European pedigree making them automatic favourites here. The head-to-head record is genuinely one-sided in Atletico's favour — they've won four of the last five meetings, including a brutal 3-0 away win at Valencia in February 2025. But here's the surprising detail that most people will miss: the one time Valencia hosted Atletico in September 2023, they won 3-0. Big home victories in this fixture do happen. They just don't happen often.
Atletico also arrive with serious injury problems. Lookman, Gimenez, and Hancko are all missing. Almada is suspended. That's their creativity, their defensive leadership, and their width all gone in one blow. Hugo Duro will fancy his chances against a weakened backline, and with Luis Rioja pulling strings from wide positions, Valencia have real tools to hurt them.
Alexander Sørloth leads Atletico's line with 10 goals this season and remains a constant aerial threat. Keeping him quiet will be Valencia's biggest defensive challenge, especially with their own backline already stretched by multiple injuries.
From a betting perspective, the odds genuinely intrigue me. Valencia at 2.08 represents real value given Atletico's injury crisis and patchy form. I'd also look seriously at both teams to score — this fixture has produced goals in both directions more often than people remember. Over 2.5 goals looks attractive too, given Valencia's leaky defence and Atletico's need to chase the game if they fall behind.
My bold prediction: Hugo Duro scores first, Valencia lead at half-time, and Atletico push hard in the second half but can't find the equaliser. Final score: Valencia 2-1 Atletico Madrid.
Mestalla will be rocking. And for once, it might just be Atletico who leave with nothing. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Danjuma | Netherlands | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| Hugo Guillamón | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 178 | 62 |
| Thierry Correia | Portugal | 27 | Defender | 176 | 69 |
| Dani Raba | Spain | 30 | Attacker | 184 | 76 |
| L. Beltrán | Argentina | 25 | Attacker | 174 | 75 |
| Sergi Canós | Spain | 29 | Midfielder | 177 | 75 |
| B. Santamaría | France | 31 | Midfielder | 183 | 81 |
| André Almeida | Portugal | 25 | Midfielder | 176 | 62 |
| Luis Rioja | Spain | 32 | Attacker | 175 | 68 |
| D. Foulquier | Guadeloupe | 33 | Defender | 183 | 72 |
| Hugo Duro | Spain | 26 | Attacker | 177 | 70 |
| S. Dimitrievski | North Macedonia | 32 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 84 |
| E. Cömert | Switzerland | 28 | Defender | 183 | 80 |
| F. Ugrinic | Switzerland | 27 | Midfielder | 184 | 88 |
| L. Ramazani | Belgium | 25 | Midfielder | 167 | 55 |
| Diego López | Spain | 23 | Attacker | 172 | 62 |
| Jesús Vázquez | Spain | 23 | Defender | 182 | 76 |
| Alberto Marí | Spain | 24 | Attacker | 183 | 78 |
| Javi Guerra | Spain | 22 | Midfielder | 187 | 77 |
| Rubo Iranzo | Spain | 23 | Defender | 182 | 63 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Sørloth | Norway | 30 | Forward | 196 | 90 |
Valencia vs Atletico Madrid match odds
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