Girona v Atletico Madrid Match Preview and Predictions 9th January 2019

Time: 21.30

 

Girona entertains La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Copa Del Rey both sides keen to advance to next stage of the cup competition in what will be a tight encounter.

Girona will be keen to maximize on their native home support to get the job done and down the visiting rock solid Atletico Madrid side in what will prove to be an uphill task.

Eusebio Sacristan charges head into the match hoping to put behind their disappointing 2-2 draw away to Levante and secure the crucial, maximum points against Atletico and get back to winning ways.

The visitors head into the match in mediocre form managing two draws, suffered two defeats and just registered a single win in their last five matches and their manager will be keen to see hos charges reverse their fortunes.

Atletico Madrid travels to face Girona hoping to sneak away with a crucial cup victory and advance to the next stage of the cup competition in what will prove to be a tricky task.

Diego Simeone charges head in top the match hoping to get back tow inning ways after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Sevilla in their last Spanish La Liga encounter and get the job done on the road this time around.

The visitors head into the match in fine form having won three and drawn one of their last five matches to remain unbeaten and more of the same will please their manager.

The home side will be counting on inform Uruguayan striker Christian Stuani to fire them past the visitors who will be counting on French hitman Antoine Griezzman to fire them past the hosts.

Head to Head

The last three matches between the two sides have ended in a draw.

Tip

Under 2.5

Odds

1.50

Stake

Medium