Football Predictions Today: Valencia VS Atletico Madrid Sure Tips

Two teams from opposite ends of the La Liga standings will face off in a crucial match on Saturday evening. Read the match preview for Valencia VS Atletico Madrid. Valencia, currently 18th and fighting relegation, will host 3rd placed Atletico Madrid at Mestalla.  Matchplug has the updated analysis, odds and insights for you.  Betting on Valencia VS Atletico Madrid Betting On Valencia  Valencia are in danger of being relegated from Spain’s top division for the first time since 1986. Their poor performance this season has been a major shock for the fans of the  six-time Spanish champions.  They have struggled this season, losing 11 of their 24 league matches, leaving them in 18th place with only 23 points.  Last week, they drew 1-1 against local rivals Villarreal and will need to improve their performance in this match if they want to secure the three points. Betting On Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid have had a strong season, winning 14 and losing just two of their 24 league matches.  With 50 points, they sit third in the table, one point ahead of the league leaders. Despite their great form, they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo in their last match and will be eager to bounce back this weekend. MatchPlug Prediction For Valencia VS Atletico Madrid This match promises to be an exciting one with Valencia hoping to secure a win. Meanwhile, Atletico will be determined to avoid a third consecutive league game without a win.   Atletico have performed well this season. On paper, they are the stronger team and are more likely to win this match. Final Prediction: Atletico Madrid Moneyline

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Football Predictions Today: Espanyol VS Ath. Bilbao Sure Tips

Espanyol gear up for another crucial home game as they welcome Athletic Bilbao in their upcoming La Liga clash this Sunday. Read Matchview’s preview on Espanyol VS Ath. Bilbao. In this preview, Match Plug provides expert predictions, odds, and analysis for this highly anticipated showdown happening this Sunday. Betting Preview for Espanyol VS Ath Bibao  Betting On Espanyol  Espanyol were enjoying a four-game unbeaten streak in La Liga before their match with Real Sociedad last weekend, where they were beaten 2-1. Sitting just one point above the relegation zone, Espanyol find themselves in a tight battle at the bottom of the table, as only two points separate 19th-placed Alaves from 15th-placed Las Palmas.   To make matters worse, the White and Blues have been defeated in their last three meetings with Athletic Bilbao. Betting On Ath Bilbao  Athletic Bilbao head to Sunday’s match hoping to continue their unbeaten run in La Liga to 15 fixtures. The visitors are currently on the higher end of the table in fourth position and are pushing to end the season among the top four, a feat they haven’t achieved since the 2013/2014 season. MatchPlug Prediction For Espanyol VS Ath Bilbao  Considering Athletic Bilbao’s strong form and Espanyol’s recent struggles, the visitors have the upper hand in this matchup.  With a dominant head-to-head record and greater consistency this season, Bilbao is well-positioned to secure a victory in this match. Final Prediction: Athletic Bilbao Moneyline

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Football Predictions Today: Osasuna VS Real Madrid Sure Tips

The clash between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid is set to take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The match will be held at El Sadar, Osasuna’s home stadium at 16:15 local time.  League leaders, Real Madrid, currently boasting 50 points, will be hoping to continue their winning streak ninth-placed Osasuna, who have accumulated 30 points so far this season. Read Match Plugs analysis, odds and predictions for the Osasuna VS Real Madrid Betting Preview for Osasuna VS Real Madrid Betting On Osasuna  CA Osasuna have persevered this season, currently sitting in ninth position in the La Liga table with 31 points. They’ve struggled with consistency in their games, managing one win, three draws, and one defeat in their last five matches across all competitions.  Osasuna have shown strength in their home matches, with six wins, four draws, and just two losses. Their most recent match showed how competitive they can be. It ended in a 1-1 draw at Mallorca. Betting On Real Madrid Real Madrid, who are currently topping the table, enter El Sadar in their best form, with 50 points from 23 matches. They currently dominate the La Liga table with a record of 15 wins, five draws, and just three defeats, showing the strength of their defense and ability to score goals. Historically, Los Blancos have secured victory against most teams in the La Liga.  Their last meeting with Osasuna ended in a 4-0 home victory. They head to El Sadar with the confidence to dominate the match as well. Matchplug’s Prediction for Osasuna VS Real Madrid Our prediction for this match is an away win for Real Madrid. However, with Osasuna’s fighting spirit and Real Madrid’s recent draw, the match is expected to be a tough one with a chance of both teams scoring goals to increase their points. Final Prediction: Real Madrid

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Diego Simeone happy with Copa rout of Getafe

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was happy with the team’s win against Getafe in the Copa del Rey quarter final. Atletico took a 5-0 victory last night, with Giuliano Simeone scoring twice, Samuel Lino, Angelo Correa and Alexander Sorloth also getting on the scoresheet.  Simeone said: “The team played the game well, tried to be forceful, and were aggressive in attack. It’s true that Getafe changed a lot, but we played a game with high intensity to go for what we wanted, which was to get through.  “Whenever we have seen the youngsters from the youth team do well, it is a joy for us, for those who saw them grow. Saúl, Lucas, Thomas, now Riquelme or Barrios. Many youngsters who give health to the others who know that if they train well they will be able to compete. It is a satisfaction for everyone, for those who have done it in previous years and for those who accompany them to do better.” About his son, Giuliano, Diego also said: “I shouted the first goal as I needed to, the second less because the game was not over and the third more. I have no relation to shouting it or not shouting it. Sometimes I understand that one or two goals do not close the game and that is why there is more or less enthusiasm to celebrate it.  “There is still a long way to go until Saturday, we must work in the same way, but the healthiest thing is that people come to compete no matter how many minutes it takes and that is the difference we can have with the others, if we maintain it it gives us the possibility to continue with what we are doing.” 

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Flick slams Real Madrid letter: Not the way we do things here

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has replied to Real Madrid over their letter to the RFEF regarding the state of refereeing in Spain. Flick took the swipe this morning as he previewed tomorrow’s Copa del Rey quarter final with Valencia.  The match: “It’s a totally different game to the one in La Liga. We’re going to give it our all. We’re going to press. They’re going to press. Everything will be different. The atmosphere, the stadium, the ambiance…”  Dani Olmo and Gavi: “We’ll see if Olmo comes on in the second half. Gavi is not an option for tomorrow, according to protocol. It’s good to do it like this, the blow was hard.” Frenkie de Jong: “You always compare players. We have a game tomorrow and then another on Sunday. We’ll be back at three or four in the morning. I need all the players. Frenkie is great, and Casadó is also wonderful. It doesn’t matter who plays, everyone will give their all. That’s what’s important.” Dani Olmo: “He has shown, in many games, how important he is for us. He is important in the centre and in attack, he knows how to control the ball. He is very important. But we have to take care of him. We have to make sure he keeps playing. It all depends on the load he has. We have to know how he feels and adapt. We can’t have him in every game. He is important for the next games.” Letter from Real Madrid: “To be honest, I don’t want to talk about it. But it’s not our way of doing things, I wouldn’t do it. Every coach and club has some reasons for saying things. We are human and we make mistakes. And referees have a very hard job and we have to look after them, the situation they have is not easy.” Valencia? “The first game was tough, then we played again. The atmosphere was incredible. Tomorrow we will have a lot of pressure. It’s a cup match. You don’t win the title, but you can lose it and we don’t want that.” You’re turning 60 years old: “In my life, I often think about the situations I would like to experience. Many dreams come true, and one was to coach Barça. It’s something incredible. I like the city, it’s fantastic. The sun, the food, the weather… February and look at the temperature. But I love this club and coaching this team is fantastic. The players are unique. It’s incredible. I’ve never experienced anything like it. They love training, they love training and playing. I love watching it. I appreciate it very much. It’s a dream come true.” Real Madrid’s complaint: “I think I’ve said it. When I arrived I said there are no excuses, no complaints, no blame. I don’t like it. We have to win our games. We have lost some, unexpectedly, and it’s our fault. We’re seeing what we can do. We’re close, but it’s not all over yet. Sunday is a big game and we have to win it, but first there’s Valencia.” Goalkeepers: “(Wijciech) Szczesny is number one, clearly. “I know that goalkeepers are compared. Iñaki (Pena) is fantastic. We chose Szczesny for his personality, and for his way of doing things, style… both are great. The youngsters do well too. We made a decision and followed it. We decided what was best for the team.”

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Simeone delighted to hit 500 games with win over Mallorca

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was happy after a 2-0 victory against Real Mallorca.  Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Lino scored as Simeone marked 500 matches in charge with a win.  He said afterwards: “We look to the present, but I’m very happy with how we’ve progressed. There were a lot of people on the coaching staff who are no longer here, players who shared an idea, leaders who are also no longer here and who accompanied us. It makes me very happy. “And if I allow myself to thank these 500 games, I’ll make a section for my family: my wife, my daughters, my sons because I love this club very much, but I’ve taken a lot of time away from my family.” “The teams that fight for important things are the ones that concede the fewest goals. Our goal is to reach this situation and grow in the offensive part. The team is doing well, we needed this victory. We could have won before they had theirs because any situation that gets away from you makes you tie a game. But it ended with a stroke of genius from Antonie.” Simeone added, “I’m very lucky, I’ve had people around me who work very well, colleagues on the coaching staff, managers, people who support us continuously and the footballers who have followed us. There’s no idea if there isn’t a consequence on the field. I always look at Gabi, Juan, Filipe who have left a legacy and the rest continue to represent.”

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Barcelona receive new Gavi contract

Gavi has signed a new contract with FC Barcelona. Barca confirmed that he agreed to a new deal through 2030.  The Blaugrana announced last night: “FC Barcelona and player Pablo Páez Gavira “Gavi” have reached an agreement on a new contract, with him remaining at the Club until June 30, 2030. “The Blaugrana midfielder signed his new contract today, alongside FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta, First Vice President Rafa Yuste and the Club’s Sporting Director, Anderson Luis de Souza “Deco”. Half a life with Barça… and still a long way to go. The Andalusian has literally been with Barça for half his life. “It was ten years ago, in 2015, when he left Real Betis to join La Masia, and since then he has grown as a Blaugrana, both personally and as a player. His first-team debut came on August 29, 2021, shortly after turning 17, and it was clear that nothing would discourage him from day one.”

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Football Predictions Today: Barcelona VS Alaves Sure Tips

Barca will continue their quest to usurp Real Madrid at the La Liga standings when they host Alaves on Sunday. Read our analysis of Barcelona VS Alaves.  MatchPlug has Football tips today, picks, and odds for Barcelona VS Alaves. We are a reliable Prediction Site to find La Liga previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Barcelona VS Alaves  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Barcelona Barcelona destroying Valencia (7-1) was a welcome win after a four-match winless streak for the La Liga giants. They scored five unopposed goals in the first half and finally won the game easily, taking them seven points within touching distance of leaders Real Madrid.  In the Champions League, Barca successfully finished second with 19 points. Against Atalanta, they secured a 2-2 draw and became the highest-scoring team, with 28 goals to their tally.  Betting On Alaves Just like other campaigns, Alaves top priority is to remain in La Liga. The visitors are currently 17th in the standings, with one point above Espanyol. But, against Barca, they’ll have very little chance of securing a favourable result to keep them out of relegation.  In the last round, they took a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo. In the last sixt rounds, Alaves lost once and are on a three-game undefeated streak on the road. MatchPlug Prediction For Barcelona VS Alaves Barcelona are an attack heavy team that have scored 27 goals in nine games. They’ll likely dominate this match from the first minute, using the same play they used against Valencia to destroy Alaves.  Final Prediction: Barcelona -1.5. 

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Football Predictions Today: Atletico Madrid VS Mallorca Sure Tips

Atletico Madrid will want to get back on the winning track when they host Mallorca in a La Liga affair at Wanda Metropolitano tonight. Watch Atletico Madrid VS Mallorca.  You can get Todays football tips for Atletico Madrid VS Mallorca on MatchPlug. We are a sure Prediction site for previews and tips regarding similar matches. Predictions and Betting Preview For Atletico Madrid VS Mallorca  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid watched their 15-game winning streak in all contests end on January 18, when Leganes beat them 1-0. However, Madrid won two and drew one of their games since that loss. Those two breakthroughs happened in the Champions League against Bayer Leverkusen and Red Bull Salzburg. The hosts finished fifth in the Champions League standings to secure a place in the next round.  Atletico have played well at Wanda Metropolitano, securing 27 points from 11 games, remaining undefeated in the process. They will host a Mallorca side that have lost five of their 10 matches on the road. They have a four-game winning run against the guests, including a 1-0 victory in the reverse match early this campaign, while both league matches in the 2023-24 season also ended 1-0 against Mallorca.  Betting On Mallorca Mallorca have a recent road win over Atletico, beating them 2-1 in Madrid in December 2021. However, the visitors haven’t had a great start to 2025. They have lost in all of their four games this year, losing to Pontevedra in the Copa del Rey before taking a 3-0 loss to Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.  Villarreal also defeated Mallorca 4-0 on January 20 before losing 1-0 at home to Real Betis last weekend. Their last victory was a 1-0 win over Getafe on December 21. Although, the team are still in 6th place, which would be enough for them to compete in European football next season.  MatchPlug Prediction For Atletico Madrid VS Mallorca The last three La Liga games between these clubs ended with a 1-0 win for Atletico, and fans can expect the same scoreline for this one. Mallorca can make this match a tricky one, but they should be able to get all three points. Final Prediction: Atletico Madrid Moneyline. 

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Football Predictions Today: Valladolid VS Real Madrid Sure Tips

Real Madrid will chase four consecutive victories in all contests when they continue their La Liga season against Real Valladolid tonight. Read our analysis of Valladolid VS Real Madrid.  MatchPlug has the Football prediction, picks, and odds for Valladolid VS Real Madrid. We are one of the Best sports betting sites to find reliable La Liga previews. Predictions and Betting Preview For Valladolid VS Real Madrid  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Valladolid Real Valladolid have four victories, three draws and 13 losses from their 20 La Liga games this term, which puts them in the bottom of the standings with 15 points. While there’s no cause for them to panic yet, as they are just five points behind 17th position Alaves, Valladolid are in the relegation zone, and they need a massive win to leave bottom three.  Real entered this game reeling from a 2-1 loss to Espanyol, but they have won their last two league matches at home, defeating Valencia and Real Betis. They finished second in the 2023-24 Segunda Division to make it to the top flight. But, they messed up that opportunity by losing 6 La Liga matches against Real Madrid, including a 3-0 reverse fixture at Bernabeu early this term. Betting On Real Madrid  Real Marid lost 5-2 to Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on January 12, in an El Clasico tournament. However, their bounce back after that loss has been incredible, they won their next three games against Celta Vigo, Las Palmas, and Red Bull Salzburg. They are through to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, while their 5-1 win over Salzburg in the Champions League got them a playoff spot ahead of their last match with Brest next week.  Real won Las Palmas 4-1 in the La Liga last weekend, and Atletico’s shocking loss to Leganes  gave them the chance to move two points clear of the former leaders to now top the league. They may drop to second when this match starts, as Atletico will play Villarreal early in the afternoon. But, they are 7 points ahead of Barcelona in third place, which is a good lead.  MatchPlug Prediction For Valladolid VS Real Madrid  Vinicius Jr’s absence is a huge setback for Real Madrid, and Real Valladolid have recently shown strength at home. On that note, it is hard to predict anything else except a win for Los Blancos.  Final Prediction: Real Madrid Moneyline. 

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