Atletico Madrid vs. Girona: A Clash of the Top-Four Rivals

Atletico Madrid will host Girona on Sunday, August 25, at the Civitas Metropolitano, aiming to secure their first win of the 2024-25 La Liga season.

Both teams, who finished in the top four last season,  come into this match having drawn their opening fixtures, setting the stage for a compelling encounter between two of last season’s top-four finishers.

Atletico Madrid Eyeing Home Victory | Home Win = 1.59

Atletico Madrid's season began with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal, where they showed resilience by equalizing twice through Marcos Llorente and Alexander Sorloth.

Historically strong at home, Atletico have lost only two of their last 19 La Liga matches at the Civitas Metropolitano. Diego Simeone's side will be keen to leverage their home advantage and build on their solid performance in the opening game.

The team has been a formidable force at home, winning four of their last five league meetings with Girona, including three home victories. Despite missing Conor Gallagher, who is sidelined with an injury, Atletico’s depth and home form make them the favorites for this match.

Girona Looking to Continue Strong Form | Away Win = 5.65

Girona started the season with a 1-1 draw against Real Betis, despite dominating possession. Gabriel Misehouy’s equalizer highlighted their ability to compete at a high level.

Girona's strong finish to last season, where they lost only one of their last eight La Liga matches, underscores their potential to challenge top teams.

While Girona had an impressive campaign last year, finishing fifth and scoring 85 goals, their away form against top teams could be a concern. They have lost four of their last five league encounters with Atletico, suggesting a challenging outing.

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Atletico Madrid will be without Conor Gallagher due to injury, limiting their midfield options. However, with a strong squad depth and a solid home record, they are well-positioned to put up a strong performance.

Girona will miss Ricard Artero, Valery, Garcia Jastin, and Viktor Tsygankov due to injury. Despite these absences, Girona’s recent form and attacking prowess provide hope for a competitive match against Atletico.

Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.46

Atletico Madrid have a favorable head-to-head record against Girona, having won four of their last five encounters. | Specials Market: Home & Over 2.5 Goals = 2.13

Girona have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches while they have also scored all their previous two meetings against Atletico. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 Goals & Yes = 2.00

The past meetings between Atletico and Girona have often been high-scoring, with 19 goals combined in their last six La Liga games (3.2 goals per game). | Main Market: Over 3.5 Goals = 2.53

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