Atletico Madrid - Girona

Regular Season - 31
Kickoff: 2024-04-13 10:00

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Atletico Madrid - Girona Predictions

Prediction: Atletico Madrid or draw
Best odds: 1.40

As the La Liga season heats up, all eyes turn to the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid, where Atletico Madrid is set to clash with Girona on a sunny Saturday afternoon. With both teams battling for European spots, predictions are swaying in favor of a home win or draw, but with football, the unexpected is always around the corner.

Key Players to Watch Atletico Madrid's hopes may rest heavily on the shoulders of their attacking force. João Félix Sequeira, despite lacking recent ratings and specific stats, has been a crucial figure with a total of 6 goals this season. His ability to change the game is undeniable. Alongside him, Sergio Camello Pérez has a rating of 6.71, with 8 shots on target and a total of 14 shots, contributing 1 assist and 2 goals. His link-up play is vital, as evidenced by his 228 total passes and 13 key passes. Memphis Depay, with a rating of 6.79, is another name to watch. His attacking prowess has seen him take 18 shots, 7 on target, and score 4 goals, along with providing an assist.

For Girona, the defense might play as crucial a role as their attack. Valery Fernández Estrada stands out with a 6.67 rating, contributing 2 goals from the back. His defensive work is complemented by his passing ability, making 167 total passes and 5 key passes. Upfront, Cristhian Ricardo Stuani Curbelo is the man to watch. With a 6.80 rating, he's a significant threat, boasting 8 goals from 28 shots, 16 on target, and providing 2 assists. Lastly, Yan Bueno Couto, the highest-rated player with a 6.94, has been a revelation in defense, not only contributing 1 goal but also creating chances with 25 key passes from a whopping 908 total passes and delivering 7 assists.

Recent Form

Atletico Madrid's form has been a mixed bag with a recent pattern of LLWDW, indicating inconsistency. However, they've managed to secure 55 points, placing them 5th in the standings, with a strong home record of 13 wins out of 15 games. Girona, currently sitting at 3rd with 65 points, has shown a slightly better form with WLWLW, suggesting a resilient side capable of bouncing back after setbacks.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head encounters between these two teams have been closely contested. The most recent match on January 3, 2024, saw a high-scoring affair where Girona edged out Atletico with a 4-3 victory. Before that, Atletico Madrid claimed a narrow 1-0 win on March 13, 2023, and a 2-1 victory on October 8, 2022, indicating a slight upper hand in recent matchups.

Prediction

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter, with Atletico Madrid having the home advantage and a strong desire to break into the top four. The predictions see them with a slight edge, given their formidable home record and the presence of key players like João Félix and Memphis Depay. Girona, however, is not to be underestimated, as their third-place standing and players like Cristhian Stuani and Yan Couto can make a significant impact.

Taking into account the recent form, head-to-head history, and the critical player matchups, the prediction leans towards a double chance of an Atletico Madrid win or draw. The poisson distribution and total percentage points also favor the home side, albeit marginally, with Atletico at 50.8% and Girona at 49.2%. Expect a tight match, with Atletico Madrid likely seizing control, but Girona's resilience and counter-attacking threat could make for a gripping La Liga fixture.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

44%
56%

Attacking Potential

43%
57%

Defensive Potential

31%
69%

Poisson Distribution

58%
42%

Stregth H2H

71%
29%

Goals H2H

58%
42%

Wins the game

51%
49%

Atletico Madrid - Girona Head to Head

La Liga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Real Madrid players, news and schedule Real Madrid 30 23 6 1 66 20 46 75
2 Barcelona players, news and schedule Barcelona 30 20 7 3 61 34 27 67
3 Girona players, news and schedule Girona 30 20 5 5 62 36 26 65
4 Athletic Club players, news and schedule Athletic Club 30 16 8 6 50 28 22 56
5 Atletico Madrid players, news and schedule Atletico Madrid 29 17 4 8 54 34 20 55
6 Real Sociedad players, news and schedule Real Sociedad 30 13 10 7 43 31 12 49
7 Real Betis players, news and schedule Real Betis 30 10 12 8 36 36 0 42
8 Valencia players, news and schedule Valencia 29 11 8 10 32 32 0 41
9 Osasuna players, news and schedule Osasuna 30 11 6 13 36 43 -7 39
10 Villarreal players, news and schedule Villarreal 29 10 8 11 47 51 -4 38
11 Getafe players, news and schedule Getafe 30 9 11 10 37 43 -6 38
12 Las Palmas players, news and schedule Las Palmas 30 10 7 13 29 33 -4 37
13 Alaves players, news and schedule Alaves 30 8 8 14 26 36 -10 32
14 Sevilla players, news and schedule Sevilla 30 7 10 13 37 44 -7 31
15 Mallorca players, news and schedule Mallorca 30 6 13 11 25 35 -10 31
16 Rayo Vallecano players, news and schedule Rayo Vallecano 30 6 12 12 25 38 -13 30
17 Celta Vigo players, news and schedule Celta Vigo 30 6 10 14 32 44 -12 28
18 Cadiz players, news and schedule Cadiz 30 4 13 13 21 40 -19 25
19 Granada CF players, news and schedule Granada CF 29 2 8 19 30 59 -29 14
20 Almeria players, news and schedule Almeria 30 1 10 19 28 60 -32 13