Girona vs Atl. Madrid prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2025-05-24 12:00.
[p]It has been a disappointing season for Girona, who are already assured of posting their lowest La Liga finish since returning to the top flight three years ago. The White and Reds have just about scraped their way to survival in La Liga, with MĂchel’s side heading into the clash with AtlĂ©tico Madrid 15th in the table, but they could still climb up a couple of places if results go in their favour this weekend.[/p]
[p]A mere two wins in their last 15 league outings (D4, L9) highlight the problems they have encountered of late, with sluggish starts shouldering a lot of the blame as Girona conceded first in 11 of those matches. Despite finishing above AtlĂ©tico last season, their visit certainly won’t be one welcomed by boss MĂchel, who has lost six of his eight matches against opposing manager Diego Simeone in La Liga (W1, D1), more than against any other coach in the competition.[/p]
[p]Atlético have nothing to play for on this final day, having already wrapped up a 13th consecutive top-four finish in La Liga. A 4-1 triumph over Real Betis last weekend means they will finish third regardless of the result in this game, but without so much as a goal in their last three away league games (D1, L2), there should be some fight in the ranks to ensure they don’t go four such games without scoring for the first time since 2011. [/p]
[p]Simeone’s side have struggled on the road all season, accumulating fewer away points (27) than any other team currently occupying a UEFA Champions League qualification spot. History suggests they are likely to add to that total here though, as Atleti have lost just one of the previous 11 H2Hs (W5, D5), with all five wins coming across the last six meetings.[/p]
[p]Key battle: It has been an impressive season for Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga, who has made 3+ saves in six of his last eight appearances. Attempting to beat him will be Atlético’s Alexander Sørloth, and only one player in La Liga averages more shots on target per 90 minutes than his 2.11 this season.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Atlético Madrid have won more games from a losing position at half-time (four) than any other La Liga team this season (W4, D2, L2). [/p]
[p][i]Written by Matt Jones[/i][/p]