Girona vs Atlético Madrid prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 21, 2025
One of the fixtures of La Liga's 17th round will take place on Sunday at Montilivi Stadium in Girona, where the local side Girona will host Atlético Madrid. Here’s a pick for the outcome of this clash with solid odds for success.
Match preview
The Catalan club has slowly started to pull itself out of crisis and is on the verge of escaping the relegation zone. Last week’s victory over a strong Real Sociedad was a turning point — ending a prolonged winless streak and injecting much-needed confidence into the squad.
Despite a poor start to the season, Girona is picking up the pace and has already caught up with their nearest rivals in the standings. Their unbeaten home streak in La Liga now stands at five matches, and in the upcoming game, they’ll look to make the most of their home advantage.
The Madrid side began December with back-to-back defeats but quickly returned to winning ways, claiming all three points in a tough clash against Valencia. Overall, Atlético continues to consistently collect points and stay among the league leaders, only falling short against the giants on rare occasions.
Their away form isn’t as convincing, but the squad’s quality ensures they maintain a high level even under pressure. Against Girona, Atlético has a strong track record: last season, they left their opponents no chance, thrashing them in both matches with an aggregate score of 7-0.
Probable lineups
- Girona: Gazzaniga, Martinez, Blind, Reis, Moreno, Witsel, Martin, Tsygankov, Gil, Unai, Vanat
- Atlético Madrid: Oblak, Molina, Pubill, Gantzko, Ruggeri, Barrios, Koke, Gonzalez, Simeone, Sørloth, Alvarez
Match facts and head-to-head
- Last season, Atlético beat Girona twice with an aggregate score of 7-0.
- Girona are unbeaten at home in La Liga for five consecutive matches.
- The Madrid side has scored in 18 of their last 19 league games.
Prediction
Despite Girona’s improvement, the clash with Atlético promises to be extremely tough. The difference in class is still quite clear, and the capital club is likely to exploit the home side’s defensive weaknesses. Our prediction: Atlético Madrid to win at odds of 1.72.
