The La Liga is ready to feature a highly anticipated match between Girona FC and Atletico Madrid. Girona are living in their dream as they are jointly at the top of the point table. Although they have the same points as Real Madrid, the “Goal Difference” keeps them in the 2nd place.
However, Girona FC have a great chance to go ahead of Real Madrid when they host Atletico Madrid tonight at Montilivi Stadium. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid had made a strong start but lost the rhythm in the middle of the season. Losing two of their last five games, Atletico Madrid stand in 3rd with 38 points. The match against Girona is a great opportunity for the Simione boys to reduce the deficit with the top two teams in the points table.
Stats & Facts
- Although Girona are having a fantastic season, their previous records against Atletico Madrid are not good enough. Girona are winless in their last six league games against Atletico Madrid. Moreover, they lost their last three games in a row against the Madrid side club.
- The recent home records against Atletico Madrid are also not in Girona’s favor. They failed to defeat Atletico Madrid in any of their last four home games across all competitions.
- Away games have been a curse for Atletico Madrid this season. They have lost their last three away games in a row. A defeat over Girona FC would see them losing four consecutive away games for the first time under Diego Simione.
- Girona FC have been showing their attacking prowess since the start of the season. They have scored 42 goals in their first 18 league games – more than any other teams in this competition.
Team News
David Lopez, the defender of Girona, got a knock while playing against Real Betis. He hasn’t recovered yet, meaning he is out of contention for tonight’s match. The home team will also miss the service of Toni Villa, Ricard Artero, Yangel Herrera, Borja Garcia, and Joel Roca due to their respective injury. However, Viktor Tysgankov is ready to make his return after missing two games in La Liga.
As for the visitors, they will miss the service of Pablo Barrios and Thomas Lemar due to injuries, while Caglar Soyuncu needs to serve a one-game ban following his red card against Sevilla.
Possible Lineup for Girona:
Gazzaniga; E. Garcia, Juanpe, Blind; Couto, Martin, A. Garcia, Gutierrez; Tsygankov, Savio, Dovbyk
Possible Lineup for Atletico Madrid:
Oblak; Llorente, Azpilicueta, Gimenez, Hermoso, Lino; Koke, Witsel, De Paul; Griezmann, Morata
Prediction: Girona 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Girona have scored more goals than any other teams in La Liga, including Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. But Atletico Madrid is famous for defensive play under Diego Simone. So Girona must give extra effort to break the visitors’ defense. Therefore, we do not expect a high scoring match tonight between Girona and Atletico Madrid. But Girona have a good opportunity to beat Atletico Madrid as they will have the home advantage.
Betfair Odds
Girona FC: 2.40
Draw: 3.50
Atletico: 2.80
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