Girona vs Atletico Madrid Prediction & Picks - LaLiga
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by Erik Gibbs | in LaLiga Picks
Girona enter this match against Atlético Madrid on Sunday fighting near the bottom of LaLiga, but their recent form shows signs of improvement. They earned a vital 2-1 comeback victory away at Real Sociedad in their last outing, a result that ended a long winless run and boosted morale. Prior to that, Girona were inconsistent – they suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Elche but also managed credible 1-1 draws against strong sides Real Madrid and Real Betis.
Overall, Girona have lost only one of their last five league matches (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), a solid uptick after a poor start. However, defensive frailties remain a concern. They have conceded 30 goals in 16 games, one of the worst defensive records in the league, and on average score under a goal per match. Despite sitting in the relegation zone, Girona are showing more fight and organization lately, looking more resilient under pressure than earlier in the season.
Atlético Madrid, in contrast, are riding high in the top four and have been one of the league's more consistent teams. They boast one of LaLiga's stingiest defenses (around 16 goals allowed in 17 matches) and typically control games with a disciplined structure. After a brief stumble in early December – consecutive losses to Barcelona and Athletic Club – Atlético bounced back with a 2-1 win over Valencia last weekend. That victory got them back on track and brought their league record to 10 wins in 17 games.
In November they had strung together multiple wins and clean sheets, underlining their quality. Even with the recent blip, Atlético's form overall has been strong, and they remain difficult to break down. They come into this fixture confident, knowing they have often dominated opponents in the bottom half.
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Girona vs Atletico Madrid Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4
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69 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | +18 |
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19
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41 | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | -16 |
Girona and Atletico Madrid Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 12, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 7, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 3, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Nov 30, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 23, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 8, 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 30, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 25, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 4, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 26, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 20, 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 12, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 7, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 3, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Nov 23, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 31, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 28, 2025 - Copa del Rey
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 17, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Dec 13, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 9, 2025 - Champions League
Dec 6, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 2, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 29, 2025 - LaLiga
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 13, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 29, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 26, 2025 - Champions League
Nov 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 4, 2025 - Champions League
Nov 1, 2025 - LaLiga
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 17, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Dec 9, 2025 - Champions League
Dec 6, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 2, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 23, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 27, 2025 - LaLiga
Girona against Atletico Madrid : Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
0 %
83 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
May 25, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 25, 2024 - LaLiga
Apr 13, 2024 - LaLiga
Jan 3, 2024 - LaLiga
Mar 13, 2023 - LaLiga
Oct 8, 2022 - LaLiga
Girona against Atletico Madrid Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 5 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
A. Andreev
D. Livakovic
DefenderH. Rincon
G. Camara
MidfielderBryan Gil
J. Solis
T. Lemar
Y. Asprilla
P. Ba
J. Arango
S. Esquivel Gamez
J. Musso
DefenderR. Le Normand
N. Molina
A. Puric
MidfielderJ. Cardoso
J. Galan
C. Gallagher
A. Griezmann
C. Martin
T. Almada
G. Raspadori
Missing players
J. Carlos
V. Krapyvtsov
DefenderD. Lopez
MidfielderD. Van De Beek
A. Ounahi
R. Artero Ruiz
ForwardC. Stuani
Portu
A. Ruiz
C. Lenglet
J. Gimenez
MidfielderA. Baena
Most goals and assists
Girona
Atletico Madrid
V. Vanat
(9 Goals)
A. Sorloth
(13 Goals)
V. Tsygankov
(5 Assists)
G. Simeone
(6 Assists)
Girona - Atletico Madrid Key Points
- The Over is 2-3 in Atlético Madrid's last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in Girona's last 5 games
- Atlético Madrid are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games
- Girona are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Girona vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
For Girona, winger Viktor Tsygankov has emerged as a key figure in attack. He scored both goals in the win over Real Sociedad, showing his ability to produce in big moments. Tsygankov's creativity and eye for goal make him the focal point of Girona's otherwise modest offense – he now leads the team in goals after that brace and has been one of the few reliable attacking outlets. The home side will also look for contributions from midfield to compensate for their low scoring rate; players like Aleix García and Azzedine Ounahi have chipped in occasionally (Ounahi scored in the draw against Real Madrid), and they'll need that support again to trouble Atlético's defense.
Atlético Madrid's attack is spearheaded by Antoine Griezmann, who has been in excellent form. Griezmann remains the creative heartbeat of the team and has contributed goals and assists consistently. In recent weeks he has delivered when it counts – he scored the winning goal against Valencia and had a two-goal performance in a victory last month, reaffirming his status as Atlético's go-to player in the final third.
Atlético Madrid's superior quality and organization make them clear favorites, but Girona's recent resurgence suggests this may not be a walkover. Atlético's form and firepower should prevail. The visitors' strong defense could stifle Girona, and one or two moments of class from Griezmann or Álvarez might be enough to decide the game. Our prediction for Girona vs. Atlético Madrid: Under 2.5 goals.
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