Form and Line-up of Atletico Madrid
The "Mattress Makers" are having a mixed end to the league campaign. On the one hand, Simeone's team have won three of their last four matches, on the other, the defence no longer looks so rock-solid and have kept only one clean sheet in this spell. Even in the victory against Osasuna (2:1) the home team could have dropped points after Llorente's sending-off, but they held on, conceding only in the 91st minute. Nevertheless, at home Atletico Madrid remain one of the strongest teams in Spain — 14 wins in 18 matches and defeats only against clubs from the top six (Celta Vigo, Real Betis, Barcelona).
Key numbers for Atletico Madrid:
The "Mattress Makers" have won their last four head-to-head matches against Girona, keeping three clean sheets.
Atletico Madrid have scored 60 and conceded 39 goals this season (the fourth-best record).
Over 2.5 goals were scored in six of the previous eight meetings.
Probable line-up (4-3-3): Juan Musso — Javier Bonar, Marc Pubill, David Gantzko, Matteo Ruggeri — Obed Vargas, Koke, Alex Baena — Thiago Almada, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman.
Absentees: Rodrigo Mendoza, Nicolas Gonzalez, Jose Maria Gimenez, Pablo Barrios, Johnny Cardoso, Giuliano Simeone, Julian Alvarez, Nahuel Molina (injuries), Marcos Llorente (suspension).
Form and Line-up of Girona
The Catalan side go into the match in a difficult situation. Michel's team have gone six league games without a win, and their lead over the relegation zone is just one point. Girona's main problem is away matches. Away from home they have managed only three wins all season, conceding 27 goals in 18 games. At the same time Girona are still dangerous going forward. Michel's side have scored at least one goal in seven of their previous eight matches. Even against Real Sociedad (1:1) the guests again showed that they are capable of battling for a result even in tough games, equalising through veteran Stuani.
Key numbers for Girona:
In five of Girona's last six matches the bet "both teams to score – Yes" has come in.
The last five head-to-head matches with Atletico Madrid have all been high-scoring.
The Catalan side have conceded 53 goals — one of the worst records in La Liga.
Probable line-up (4-3-3): Paulo Gazzaniga — Arnau Martinez, Alejandro Frances, Vitor Reis, Alex Moreno — Ivan Martin, Axel Witsel, Azzedine Ounahi — Viktor Tsygankov, Bryan Gil, Joel Roca.
Absentees: Juan Carlos, Donny van de Beek, Portu, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Vladyslav Vanat (all injured).
