Prediction: Girona vs Atletico Madrid

Verdict: Girona double chance

Best Odds: 1/2

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Looking to collect another heavyweight La Liga scalp on Wednesday night, Girona will welcome Atletico Madrid to the Estadi Montilivi.

Girona

Starting with the hosts, while Girona might have been disappointed after entering the festive interval with a 1-1 stalemate away at Real Betis, Michel Sanchez’s side are in the midst of a history-making La Liga romp. Continuing on what has been a famous fairytale and cementing their spot as one of Europe’s ultimate supers packages, the Catalonia-based outfit are riding a stunning wave of momentum. Marking their return in midweek and opening up 2024 sat with just their goal difference keeping them off of top spot, it appears that Girona are cruising towards an iconic Champions League ticket. Suffering just a single defeat from any of their first 18 La Liga appearances this season, Wednesday’s hosts have also gained a fearsome reputation for their continued success at the Estadi Montilivi. Last seen in Catalonia breezing their way to a routine 3-0 romp against Alaves, Girona have collected 13 points from their previous five top-flight showdowns in front of their own supporters.

Team News

All still dealing with respective injury issues, Girona will be without the likes of Toni Villa, Joel Roca, Ricard Artero and Broja Garcia. Likewise, still recovering from a hamstring issue, Sanchez’s side are also expected to be unable to call upon midfield talisman Yangel Herrera here.

Continuing on what has been a real La Liga romp this season and notching four strikes in his three appearances prior to the festive break, Ukraine international Artem Dovbyk will once again have a leading role to play here. Former PSV starlet Savio will partner Dovbyk in the final third.

Atletico Madrid

As for the visitors, heading into Spain’s festive break with a 1-0 victory at home against Sevilla, Atletico Madrid have certainly impressed many this season. While Diego Simeone’s men might face a real uphill battle in their bid to mount a title charge in 2024, Los Colchoneros have lost just a pair of their previous 10 straight appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to November 3rd. Breezing their way to the Champions League knockout stage last month and with some tipping Simeone’s side as a potential European dark horse, Atletico will be hoping to make their own respective statement here. However, certainly set to face a stern examination when they travel to the Estadi Montilivi on Wednesday night, the former Spanish champions will be concerned by their recent issues on the road. Last seen on their travels getting hit with a toothless 2-0 defeat at the hands of Athletic Bilbao, the midweek guests have lost three of their last four contests away from the Metropolitano Stadium.

Team News

Picking up a second half red card against Sevilla prior to the festive break, former Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, sustaining a long-term Achilles tendon injury back in September, France international Thomas Lemar will not feature on Wednesday night.

Bagging a combined tally of 20 La Liga strikes this season, the attacking duo of Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann sill spearhead Simeone’s charge in midweek. Bagging the winner against Sevilla on December 23rd, ex-Real Madrid starlet Marcos Llorente will be hoping for a full recall.

Key Factors to Consider

• Atletico Madrid have won each of their last three meetings against Girona by an aggregate score of 5-1.
• However, Simeone’s men have lost three of their previous four away fixtures across all competitions.
• Girona have suffered just a single defeat from any of their first 18 La Liga appearances this season.
• Likewise, Wednesday’s hosts have collected 13 points from their previous five La Liga showdowns at the Metropolitano Stadium.
• Five of the last seven meetings between Girona and Atletico Madrid have finished with under 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

While Atletico Madrid might have won all of their previous three La Liga showdowns against Girona by an aggregate score of 5-1, Simeone’s men should be bracing themselves for a stern examination here. Losing three of their previous four showdowns away from the Metropolitano Stadium, a high-flying Girona all be looking to make another heavyweight statement. Collecting 13 points from their last five La Liga appearances in Catalonia, we are backing a home double chance on Wednesday night.

Verdict: Girona double chance

Best Odds: 1/2

Bookmaker: Dachbet