Girona vs Atletico prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 21, 2025
One of the matchups of La Liga's 17th round will take place this Sunday at the Estadi Montilivi in Girona, where the local side will host Atletico Madrid. Here’s my betting tip for this clash, offering solid chances for success.
Match preview
Girona have been facing significant challenges both in their play and results this season. Michel’s team currently sit in the relegation zone, holding 18th place in the league table. However, it’s worth noting that things were much worse at the start of the campaign, and now the Catalans have suffered just one defeat in their last five La Liga matches.
Girona come into this fixture off the back of a hard-fought victory over Real Sociedad (2-1). That win should give the squad a big morale boost, as they showed character and proved they can grind out results even in tough encounters. Points are crucial now as they fight to escape the relegation zone, but the matchup against the Madrid side promises to be a real test.
Atletico, on the other hand, are on the rise and arrive in Girona riding a three-match winning streak across all competitions. The Madrid side defeated PSV in the Champions League (3-2), Valencia in La Liga (2-1), and Atletico Baleares in the Copa del Rey. As a result, Atletico currently occupy fourth place in the league with 34 points on the board.
It’s important to note that Jose Maria Gimenez and Marcos Llorente will definitely miss this match as they continue their recoveries from injuries. Additionally, Clement Lenglet picked up a knock in the last cup game, making his participation doubtful, which could impact Atletico’s defensive stability.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Girona have conceded in five consecutive matches.
- Both teams have scored in eight of Girona’s last ten games.
- Four of Atletico’s last five matches have featured over two goals.
- Atletico scored first in eight of their last ten matches.
- In the last ten head-to-head meetings, Atletico hold a clear advantage with six wins, Girona have only one, and three matches ended in a draw.
Probable lineups
- Girona: Gazzaniga - Martinez, Reis, Blind, Moreno - Martín, Witsel, Lemar - Tsygankov, Gil, Vanat
- Atletico: Oblak - Pubill, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri - Simeone, Koke, Barrios, González - Álvarez, Sørloth
Prediction
I expect this match to be low-scoring. Girona are likely to struggle in creating dangerous chances against Atletico, but the Madrid side, given their own issues up front, probably won’t dominate in attack either. I’m anticipating a tight contest with few goals. My prediction is under 3 total goals.
