On Saturday afternoon, Atletico Madrid and Girona clash at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano in a big game in the fight for La Liga’s Champions League spots.
Atletico recorded a big win at Villarreal last time outDiego Simeone’s team recorded a potentially vital 2-1 win at Villarreal last time out in La Liga. The victory was much needed, as they had suffered two straight defeats against Cadiz and Barcelona.
The victory was vital, as it kept Atletico in fourth place, two points ahead of fifth-place Athletic Club in the race for the Champions League berths.
Atletico suffered a 3-0 defeat in their last home game against Barcelona in La Liga. However, they had won their previous five home matches in the Spanish top-flight.
Their recent Liga games at the Metropolitano have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last four home matches in La Liga.
Girona consolidated third place against Real BetisThe visitor’s recent form has been slightly inconsistent lately, as they have won just three of their last eight matches in the Spanish top-flight. However, last time out, the Catalan team recorded a 3-2 home win over Real Betis.
Despite their recent mixed form in La Liga, Girona are in third place, seven points ahead of their fourth-place opponents.
Girona has recently been relatively prolific in La Liga, scoring at least two goals in four of their last six matches.
Michel’s team have been woeful on their travels in the Spanish top flight, suffering four consecutive away defeats in La Liga.
Their biggest problem on the road in La Liga lately has been finding the back of the net, as they have failed to score in three of their last four away matches in the Liga.
What am I backing?This game pits two of the best teams in La Liga against each other. I can see the game being a highly entertaining and high-scoring encounter, so the bet I am backing is over 2.5 goals scored.
