In a compelling La Liga fixture, Girona welcomes Atletico Madrid to Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Wednesday. Girona shares the highest spot with Actual Madrid, whereas Atletico Madrid sits in third place, seven factors behind.
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Girona has surged into title rivalry with a powerful file of 14 wins, three attracts, and just one defeat in 18 league matches.
Though they drew their final sport in opposition to Actual Betis, their sturdy attacking prowess with 42 league targets stands out, making them the highest-scoring workforce in La Liga.
Regardless of the missed alternative to finish 2023 as sole leaders, Girona is set to proceed their sturdy dwelling type, having received 4 of their final 5 matches at Montilivi, together with a powerful away victory in opposition to Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid faces inconsistency, having skilled two wins of their final 5 league video games, accompanied by two defeats.
Their latest performances, together with a victory in opposition to Sevilla, have seen them battle away from dwelling, shedding their final three La Liga away fixtures.
The guests intention to safe their first away win since October and hope to copy their earlier triumph at Montilivi with a 1-0 win in March.
Staff Information
Girona’s David Lopez joins the absentee listing attributable to damage, whereas doubts loom over Ricard Artero, Yangel Herrera, and Borja Garcia.
Viktor Tysgankov would possibly return, that includes within the ahead line alongside Artem Dovbyk and Savio.
Atletico Madrid stays with out Pablo Barrios, Thomas Lemar attributable to damage, and Caglar Soyuncu, who serves a suspension.
Mario Hermoso returns after suspension and is anticipated to function within the protection.
Reinildo Mandava is unavailable attributable to nationwide workforce commitments for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Predicted Lineups
Girona: (3-4-3)
Gazzaniga;
E. Garcia, Juanpe, Blind;
Couto, Martin, A. Garcia, Gutierrez;
Tsygankov, Savio, Dovbyk
Atletico Madrid: (5-3-2)
Oblak;
Llorente, Azpilicueta, Gimenez, Hermoso, Lino;
Koke, Witsel, De Paul;
Griezmann, Morata
Prediction: Girona 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Girona’s sturdy attacking prowess and residential type pose a major problem for Atletico Madrid, who’ve struggled away from dwelling not too long ago.
We predict Girona to safe a slim victory and proceed their spectacular marketing campaign in La Liga.