Atletico Madrid are set to play Girona at the Cívitas Metropolitano on Saturday in La Liga.
Atletico Madrid come into this game on the back of a 2-0 loss to Carl Hoefkens' Club Brugge in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Goals from Ghanaian midfielder Kamal Sowah and Spanish striker Ferran Jutgla sealed the deal for Club Brugge.
Girona, on the other hand, lost 5-3 to Imanol Alguacil's Real Sociedad in the league. A brace from Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth and goals from midfielders Brais Mendez and Martin Zubimendi and Japanese winger Takefusa Kubo secured the win for Real Sociedad. Goals from winger Rodrigo Riquelme, centre-back Arnau Martinez and Argentine attacker Valentin Castellanos proved to be a mere consolation for Girona.
Atletico Madrid vs Girona Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Atletico Madrid vs Girona Prediction
Atletico Madrid are 5th in the league table, and have won three of their last five league games. There has been a decline in their performances in recent seasons under the management of Diego Simeone, while their transfer policy has also attracted scrutiny.
They have been an inconsistent outfit this season, with the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix not performing at the levels they are capable of. Simeone has achieved legendary status at Atletico Madrid and has been pivotal in the club's modern success. However, questions will be raised if Atletico Madrid continue to underperform.
Girona, on the other hand, are 13th in the league, and have lost three of their last five league games. They have made some interesting acquisitions, including signing the likes of Oriol Romeu and Reinier Jesus.
They are three points ahead of 18th-placed Almeria, and while the season is young, they will surely like to build a gap. The likes of Valentin Castellanos and Arnau Martinez will be crucial for the club if they are to do well this season.
Atletico Madrid will be the favourites and should emerge victorious here.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Girona
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Atletico Madrid vs Girona Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result- Atletico Madrid
Tip 2: game to have over / under 2.5 goals- under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Atletico Madrid to keep a clean sheet- Yes