⁠Atletico Madrid vs Girona Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | LaLiga 2024-25

Diego Simeone will hope to give some new faces their debut in this match.

Although Atletico Madrid didn’t start the new season in the best of ways, they still managed to a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in the first match of the season. Marcos Llorente and a new addition, Alexander Sorloth, scored the goals to earn the draw. Having made some quality additions that seem destined to play a big role in their quest for trophies, there is optimism among the fans that this will be their season for winning trophies. 

Last season’s surprise package Girona opened their account with a 1-1 draw against Real Betis. Although the team dominated possession and created several opportunities, Michel’s team failed to convert those chances. With Artem Dovbyk leaving and Aleix Garcia leaving, Michel faces a huge challenge leading the team in the league and UEFA Champions League, where they are making their debut. 

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 25 August 2024 at 8:30 PM UK

Monday, 26 August 2024 at 1:00 AM IST

Location: Civitas Metropolitano

Form

⁠Atletico Madrid (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-D

Girona (in all competitions): D-W-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Alexander Sorloth (⁠Atletico Madrid)

Alexander Sorloth was one of Atletico Madrid’s positives in their 2-2 draw against Villarreal. The Norwegian star scored a fine header against his former side to level the score. Diego Simeone will be delighted to have him in the squad this season. He has the attributes to become a long-term solution in this position. He fits the profile of the target man as he is physically strong and can be a huge threat from setpieces.

Oriol Romeu (Girona)

Oriol Romeu marked his second debut for the team against Real Betis after making a season-long loan from Barcelona where he failed to live up to the expectations. The Spanish star will turn 33 this September as he aims to play his best football for the club. Remeu’s experience and leadership qualities can be a huge boost for the team this season as they fight in multiple competitions during the season. 

Match Facts

• Atletico Madrid opened the new season with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal
• Girona opened the new season with a 1-1 draw against Real Betis
• Atletico Madrid and Girona have not drawn any of their last five matches against each other

⁠Atletico Madrid vs Girona: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Atletico Madrid to win this match– 11/20 with Unibet
• Tip 2: Alexander Sorloth to score the first goal– 3/1 with Betway
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals over 3.5– 9/20 with PADDYPOWER

Injury & Team News

Atletico Madrid are still missing Marcos Paulo due to a cruciate ligament injury with his expected return scheduled at the start of September. New signings Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher are expected to feature for some minutes here. 

While the home team have one injury, the visitors will be without some of their key players. Jastin Garcia, Ricard Arteto will be unavailable for this match. Meanwhile, Valery and Viktor Tsyhankov remain the major doubts.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 10

⁠Atletico Madrid – 4

Girona – 1

Draws – 5

Predicted Lineup

⁠Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Oblak (GK); Azpilicueta, Le Normand, Witsel; Llorente, Barrios, Koke, Riquelme; Griezmann, Alvarez; Sorloth

Girona predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Gazzaniga (GK); Martinez, Lopez, Blind, Gutierrez; Herrera, Romeu, Martin; Gil, Ruiz, Portu

Match Prediction for ⁠Atletico Madrid vs Girona

Diego Simeone’s team are clear favourites to win this game given they are playing at home which will be a massive advantage for them in this fixture. However, they will have to be wary of the threat last season’s surprises can create for them here. 

Prediction: ⁠Atletico Madrid 3-1 Girona

Telecast for ⁠Atletico Madrid vs Girona

India – GXR World website

UK – LaLiga TV, Premier Sports and ITV

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – SuperSport

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