Both Valencia and Athletico have since recovered their mid season blip by producing a string of positive results today and for the case of Valencia, they have more of less guaranteed themselves a Uefa cup birth for the next season. Athletico came from 0-2 down at home last weekend to surprise Espanyol 3-2 which must have caused some joy or relief. Nonetheless, Valencia's 3-0 rampage over Real Madrid was a significant win, denting Real's home of the silverware this year.

Athletico all season have only recorded one draw in over 18 matches played and it is mainly down to the fact that they score a large number of their goals in the later phases of the game to bounce back. In head to head meetings, the two footballing giants have always witnessed the home team triumphing in all six occasions and I really do think Athletico can clinch maximum points today with the incentive of overtaking their rivals. These two teams are experts at late goals and hence I will pick draw/home to increase my profits.

Draw/Athletico @ 5.00 with bet365