At their best last season, the Catalan side lost away to Atletico Madrid, but could we see a shocker this time? Find out more on our Atletico Madrid vs Girona betting picks and extensive pre-game analysis.
Atletico Madrid kicked off their league with a draw away to Villareal, and they have a big game next against last season’s wonder, Girona. Both teams finished in the top four last season, but expectations are higher for Diego Simeone’s side after big money moves. Girona lost a lot of players recently and they travel to the capital as big underdogs on Sunday.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Spanish La Liga season 2024-25, Matchday 2 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Estadio Civitas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain |
| 🗓️ Date: | 25 August 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:30 GMT on Sunday |
Ahead of the big games this weekend, Atletico Madrid vs Girona odds are available on the top football betting sites, and the hosts are favorites at 1.62 (8/13). None of the last five fixtures between these teams have ended in a draw and the bookies are offering 4.00 (3/1) on a tie. Girona is priced at a huge 6.00 (5/1) to claim all three points on Matchday 2.
Girona had one of their best campaigns last season and that was the only time they have ever beaten Atletico Madrid in an official competition. The Rojiblancos have won 40% of the total meetings with five draws between these teams. Diego Simeone’s team have dominated this contest and is one of the favorites on La Liga 24/25 season predictions.
Diego Simeone’s team carried their great scoring form into the new season but that was not enough to earn them a win against Villarreal, playing out a 2-2 draw. New signing Julian Alvarez started on the bench at the Estadio de la Ceramica but he is in line for a full debut at the Metropolitano on Sunday. Atletico Madrid wasn’t at their best last season and they finished fourth in the league, behind Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Girona. The Rojiblancos have to improve at the back to stand a good chance of winning the league this year. They have conceded five goals in their last five games, keeping only one clean sheet in that period.
Samuel Omorodion returned to the team after his move to Chelsea failed and he is absent from the squad until next month. Thomas Lemar was left out of the team last time and his participation in this game remains in doubt.
Girona was in the title race for most of the season in 2023 but they ended up 14 points behind eventual winners Real Madrid. The White and Reds settled for a point against Real Betis in their first game of the season, although Michel wouldn’t be so bothered as this is a very tough ground. After losing Artem Dovbyk, Savio, Yan Couto, and Aleix Garcia, Girona faces a difficult task recreating their run last season without four of their best players. Oriol Romeu rejoined the team after his unsuccessful spell at Barcelona, while Abel Ruiz will be tasked with the goals upfront. Girona has won just one of their last seven games and they haven’t discovered their rhythm ahead of their game vs Atletico Madrid.
Valery Fernandez and Viktor Tsygankov are doubtful for the trip to Madrid with both players unfit for this game. Gabriel Misehouy rescued a point for Girona in their first game and he could be rewarded with a start against Atletico Madrid.
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Diego Simeone’s teams are trendy for their compact style of play but that hasn’t been the norm recently, with the team conceding a lot of goals. Atletico Madrid has kept just one clean sheet in their last five matches, but they have been much better than Girona recently. With their defense in crisis, Atletico Madrid has improved a lot in attack, scoring 14 goals in their last five games with wins against Juventus and Getafe.
Girona had just two big chances in their first match against Real Betis, and even at their full strength last season, they lost 3-1 at the Metropolitano. A comfortable home win is expected here but Girona can score at least once in this fixture. The La Liga betting odds for this option are valuable and are available on Spanish betting sites.
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Alexander Sorloth scored his first goal in La Liga this season to rescue a point for Atletico Madrid last week and he was one of the best players in that game. The Norwegian striker was among the top scorers in La Liga last season, netting 23 goals for Villareal before completing a move to the Rojiblancos. With two goals in two preseason games, the prolific striker is in good shape and he will be eager to cement his place in a team with high competition. Backing Alexander Sorloth to score is a good option on the Atletico Madrid vs Girona predictions.
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Atletico Madrid scored two goals in just 45 minutes against Villarreal, and they created three big chances in their first league game. The hosts are averaging 2.80 goals per match in their last five games and they score more goals at home. Girona shipped in six goals in two meetings against Atletico Madrid last season, conceding three in each game and we could see a repeat here. A bet on the hosts to score at least three goals is a good offer on the Atletico Madrid vs Girona betting predictions.
A big game awaits us in La Liga on Sunday and we have the best Atletico Madrid vs Girona betting tips ready for this clash. You can make extra profit from this match by using our expert betting tips and predictions.
