Girona vs Atlético Madrid Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Diego Simeone’s men dominated the proceedings when these sides last faced each other.

Girona FC are all set to host Atletico Madrid for their matchweek 17 contest of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This entertaining outing between these clubs is going to take place at the Estadi Montilivi.

Blanquivermells are struggling in the Spanish league competition at the moment. They are in 18th place on the league table and a win will be enough to get them out of the relegation zone. Even though they are going to be at home for their next fixture, things are not going to be any easier for Girona FC.

Atletico de Madrid have been performing decently and are coming in after securing a 2-1 victory against Valencia in their previous league encounter. They are in fourth place on the LaLiga points table and a win in the upcoming contest can be beneficial for them. The Diego Simeone-led side will be keen to extend their winning run.

Focused on our next challenge 👊 pic.twitter.com/WW8BnsXtdW

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) December 18, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Girona, Spain
• Stadium: Estadi Montilivi
• Date: Sunday, December 21
• Kick-off Time: 06:30 p.m. IST/ 01:00 p.m. GMT/ 08:00 a.m. ET/ 05:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Girona: D-D-L-L-W

Atleti: L-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Viktor Tsygankov (Girona)

Viktor Tsygankov single-handedly led Girona FC to a 2-1 win against Real Sociedad in their previous league game. He scored a sensational brace. The 28-year-old will be yet again ready to help his side in the attacking front. He is going to lead the attack from the right. He can create plays for his fellow teammates as well.

Julian Alvarez (Atleti)

The Argentine forward is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Atletico Madrid. He has scored seven goals and has two assists in 17 LaLiga appearances this season. Julian Alvarez is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence and will be looking to score a goal or two here.

Match Facts

• Atletico Madrid are on a three-match winning streak.
• Girona FC have only won one of their last five games.
• Los Rojiblancos have won four of their last five matches against Blanquivermells.

Girona vs Atletico Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Atletico Madrid to win
• Julian Alvarez to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Girona FC are going to be without the services of Ricard Artero, Juan Carlos, Vladyslav Krapyvtsov, Donny van de Beek, Abel Ruiz, Christhian Stuani and Cristian Portu as they are injured. David Lopez and Hugo Rincon might also miss out due to their fitness issues. Azzedine Ounahi is on national team duty.

Alex Baena, Clement Lenglet and Jose Gimenez are not going to be in action for Atletico de Madrid due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 12

Girona won: 1

Atleti won: 6

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Girona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Gazzaniga (GK); Martínez, Vitor Reis, Blind, Moreno; Martín, Witsel; Tsygankov, Witsel, Gil; Vanat

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Oblak (GK); Molina, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, González; Sørloth, Álvarez

Match Prediction

A win will be beneficial for both of these clubs, but it will be Atletico Madrid who are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Girona FC in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Girona 1-3 Atleti

Telecast Details

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