Atletico Madrid vs Girona Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 12/04/2024, 23:44  by Sridhar in LaLiga Predictions

Atletico Madrid will look to reduce their gap to Girona in the La Liga standings when they host them this weekend. This matchday 31 at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium will be played on Saturday. Ahead of this round, Atletico are fourth with 58 points, and Girona are third with 65 points. Atletico picked up a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund during their midweek Champions League clash for a third win in four matches. That leaves their next-week second leg clash on the edge, but Atletico can’t risk dropping points in this match. They are just two points ahead of Athletic as the race for the fourth spot intensifies. This will also be their chance to get back to winning ways after losing their last league game at this venue. Atletico’s 3-0 defeat to Barcelona here in March was their only loss in 15 home league matches this season, winning 13 and drawing one.

Girona won the reverse fixture 3-2 in a thrilling topsy-turvy encounter that was decided by a stoppage time goal. They would love to repeat that dose, especially since their form since the new year has come down drastically. A 3-2 win over Real Betis last time out was just their third win across their last eight matches, drawing one and losing four. There’s an extra incentive to do well here, as Barcelona are just two points ahead in second place. Despite such lofty ambitions, Girona will be wary of how poor their recent form has been away from home. They have lost their last four away league games, three of which saw them fail to score.