Date, Kick-Off Time, Venue
- Date- 4th January, 2024
- Kick-off time- 02:00 AM IST
- Venue- Montilivi
Girona vs Atletico Madrid Match Preview
Girona and Atletico Madrid are all set to go up against each other in matchday 19 of La Liga. Both the teams have been performing well in this season of the league. Especially Girona, they have won 14 out of their 18 matches in this campaign so far and are in the second position of the league.
Atletico Madrid on the other hand is at the third position of the league with 12 wins and 38 points to their name. Atletico are coming after a 1-0 win against Sevilla. On the other hand, Girona is coming after a 1-1 draw against Real Betis. It will be an interesting clash between the two teams as both teams would look to continue their winning momentum.
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Girona vs Atletico Madrid Team News
Diego Simeone’s team would be without some of their key players during their match against Girona. Thomas Lemar, the attacking midfielder, and Pablo Barrios, the central midfielder will miss the match due to Achilles tendon rupture and meniscus damage respectively.
The left winger Vitolo is also going to miss the match due to a knee injury. Atletico is also facing the risk of suspension of some of their key players such as Koke and Jose Maria Gimenez as they are both on four yellow cards each. Simeone is unlikely to rotate his squad for the match keeping in mind they are playing against an in-form Girona.
The squad of Girona is more or less completely fit. Only one player, Toni Villa is going to miss the match against Atletico Madrid due to a cruciate ligament injury. Yangel Herrera, the central midfielder, and Yan Couto, the right back are at risk of suspension as they are both on four yellow cards each.
Michel is unlikely to rotate his squad for the match as they are facing a side like Atletico Madrid. Michel will have a job on his hands with Simeone on the other side of the bench. Girona have to tackle the defensive block of Atletico to register the win against them.
Girona vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips and Odds
Betting Tips
- Atletico Madrid is to win the match.
- Atletico Madrid is to score more than two goals.
- Antoine Griezmann is to be on the score sheet.
Odds
- Atletico Madrid win-1.90
- Girona win- 1.78
- Draw-1.88
Girona vs Atletico Madrid Probable Lineups
Atletico Madrid:
- Goalkeeper- J. Oblak
- Defenders- N. Molina, A. Witsel, J. Gimenez, C. Azpilicueta, S. Lino
- Midfielders- A. Griezmann, R. De Paul, Koke, R. Riquelme
- Forwards- A. Morata
Girona:
- Goalkeeper- P. Gazzaniga
- Defenders- M. Gutierrez, D. Blind, D. Lopez, E. Garcia
- Midfielders- A. Garcia, I. Martin, Savio, P. Torre, Y. Couto,
- Forwards-A. Dovbyk
Girona vs Atletico Madrid Players to watch out for
The player to watch out for Atletico Madrid is going to be Antoine Griezmann. The former Barcelona man has been in a staller form ever since he returned to the capital.
Especially in this season where he is going through a prominent goal-scoring form. The Frenchman has registered 11 goals and 2 assists in the season so far. Apart from Griezmann Alvaro Morata can prove to be a threat in that frontline for Girona.
The player to watch out for Girona is Artem Dovbyk. The Ukrainian has been in pretty hot form this season. He has been their main man in front of the opponent’s goal.
He has registered 11 goals so far in the league combined that with 5 assists. Apart from Dovbyk, Cristhian Stuani can cause problems for Simeon’s team. He has netted the goals six times in the league so far.
Girona vs Atletico Madrid Head-to-Head and Predictions
The two teams have come face to face on eight occasions in the league. In the rivalry between the two Atletico Madrid dominated with three wins. Girona has 0 wins against Atletico in the league. 5 matches between them have ended in a draw.
Atletico Madrid is predicted to win the match against Girona by a scoreline of 2-0. It won’t be easy for Girona to face the attacking threat of Griezmann and Morata topped up with the brain of Diego Simeone.
Predicted Score: Girona vs Atletico Madrid (0-2)
Girona vs Atletico Madrid Where to watch
- India -Sports18 1 HD/ Jio Cinema
- Spain- Movistar/ DAZn
- Germany- DAZN/ Amazon Prime/ Video ZDF