Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Atletico Madrid and Girona who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Civitas Metropolitano plays host to a round 2 match between Atletico Madrid and last season’s third-best team Girona in the LaLiga this coming Sunday.
Atletico Madrid are placed eightth with one point after one match. Girona occupy a position as nineth in the league on one point.
Form: Atletico Madrid vs Girona
Atletico Madrid Form
In their last three matches, Atletico Madrid lost 1-4 against Osasuna, won 0-2 against Real Sociedad, before drawing 2-2 against Villarreal. Atletico Madrid won four of their past six matches on home soil in the LaLiga, where they also lost twice but drew none. They scored ten goals and conceded ten times.
Girona Form
Girona recorded a draw and two wins, as the won by 1-3 and 7-0 against Valencia and Granada, respectively. Last time out, Real Betis ended their streak as the match finished even 1-1. Girona won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the LaLiga. The scoreline from these matches says eight goals conceded and nine scored.
Betting stats for Atletico Madrid and Girona
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Atletico Madrid and Girona. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Atletico Madrid have not lost 28 of the last 30 home matches in the LaLiga
- Atletico Madrid have scored in 35 of the last 37 home matches in the LaLiga
- Atletico Madrid have scored in 28 of the last 30 home matches
- Atletico Madrid have won 4 of the last 5 matches in the LaLiga without conceding a goal
- Atletico Madrid have scored in the last 10 matches in a row
- Girona have conceded in 11 of the last 13 away matches
- In the last 3 away matches in a row Girona played in the LaLiga, both teams scored
- Girona have scored in 9 of the last 10 matches in the LaLiga
- Girona have not won 7 of the last 8 matches
- Girona have not lost 7 of the last 8 matches in the LaLiga
Players on top: Atletico Madrid vs Girona
Cristian Portu shows decent form right now for Girona, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the LaLiga. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Atletico Madrid, who are strong favourites on Sunday. Siding with Antoine Griezmann also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six LaLiga matches.
Popular markets: Atletico Madrid vs Girona
Full-time result
Atletico Madrid won seven of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing two as well. Girona won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost four in this run. Atletico Madrid have not lost to Girona in 5 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Atletico Madrid scored first in six of their last ten home games. Girona got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Girona managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Atletico Madrid have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Girona.
Total goals
Atletico Madrid saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Girona, who scored 1.9 times on average in these matches.
Betting prediction: Atletico Madrid vs Girona
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Atletico Madrid and Girona seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this LaLiga match.