Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Atlético Madrid vs Girona in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 18:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Atlético Madrid vs Girona |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 18:00 BST |
| Venue | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
Match Prediction: Atlético Madrid 1-0 Girona
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 21 Dec 2025 |  Girona vs  Atlético Madrid |
0 – 3 | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 25 May 2025 | Girona vs Atlético Madrid |
0 – 4 | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 25 Aug 2024 | Atlético Madrid vs Girona |
3 – 0 | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| La Liga | 13 Apr 2024 | Atlético Madrid vs Girona |
3 – 1 | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| La Liga | 03 Jan 2024 | Girona vs Atlético Madrid |
4 – 3 | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
Atlético Madrid come into this one with the stronger recent league numbers, having won three of their last five and kept two clean sheets in those victories. Girona’s league form is much thinner, with no wins in their last five and only two draws, so the data points towards Atlético having the more reliable base. The head-to-head record also leans heavily towards Atlético, who have won the last four meetings without conceding a goal in three of them.
A tight game looks the most likely outcome given Girona’s recent run of low-scoring results and Atlético’s tendency in this sample to win by narrow margins. With no xG data available, the clearest guide is the results profile, and that suggests a controlled home performance rather than an open contest. Atlético’s recent wins over Osasuna and Valencia show they can edge games, while Girona have struggled to turn draws into victories.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid’s recent league form is mixed but still stronger than Girona’s, with three wins and two defeats across their last five. The wins over Osasuna, Valencia and Athletic Club show they have been able to get results both home and away, while the losses to Celta de Vigo and Elche show there is still some inconsistency.
In all competitions, Atlético Madrid’s last five include a Champions League draw and a Champions League defeat against Arsenal, plus league wins over Osasuna and Valencia. That gives them a record of two wins, one draw and two losses in the broader sample, which is solid enough but not dominant.
Atlético Madrid Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 12 May 2026 |  Osasuna vs Atlético Madrid |
1 – 2 | W | Estadio El Sadar |
| La Liga | 9 May 2026 | Atlético Madrid vs  Celta de Vigo |
0 – 1 | L | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| La Liga | 2 May 2026 |  Valencia vs Atlético Madrid |
0 – 2 | W | Estadio de Mestalla |
| La Liga | 25 Apr 2026 | Atlético Madrid vs  Athletic Club |
3 – 2 | W | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| La Liga | 22 Apr 2026 |  Elche vs Atlético Madrid |
3 – 2 | L | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
Girona
Girona’s recent league form is poor on the supplied data, with no wins in their last five. They have drawn with Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid, but the other three matches ended in defeats to Mallorca, Valencia and Real Betis.
Across all competitions, Girona’s last five are the same sequence of results, so there is no stronger wider trend to lean on. The main takeaway is that they have been competitive in a couple of away matches, but they have not been able to convert that into wins.
Girona Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 11 May 2026 |  Rayo Vallecano vs Girona |
1 – 1 | D | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 1 May 2026 | Girona vs  Mallorca |
0 – 1 | L | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 25 Apr 2026 | Valencia vs Girona |
2 – 1 | L | Estadio de Mestalla |
| La Liga | 21 Apr 2026 | Girona vs  Real Betis |
2 – 3 | L | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 10 Apr 2026 |  Real Madrid vs Girona |
1 – 1 | D | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
Team News & Injury Report
Atlético Madrid
- Johnny Cardoso (Ankle Surgery)
Girona
- Vladyslav Vanat (Torn Thigh Muscle)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Atlético Madrid (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Juan Musso (Goalkeeper), Dávid Hancko (Defender), Marc Pubill (Defender), Marcos Llorente (Defender), Matteo Ruggeri (Defender), Koke (Midfielder), Obed Vargas (Midfielder), Rodrigo Mendoza (Midfielder), Thiago Almada (Midfielder), Ademola Lookman (Attacker), Antoine Griezmann (Attacker)
Atlético Madrid’s predicted 4-4-2 gives them a compact shape that can stay organised without the ball and still support two forwards in transition. With Koke and the midfield line helping to control the centre, the wide players can also provide the service needed for Ademola Lookman and Antoine Griezmann.
Girona (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Paulo Gazzaniga (Goalkeeper), Alejandro Francés (Defender), Arnau Martínez (Defender), Vitor Reis (Defender), Álex Moreno (Defender), Axel Witsel (Midfielder), Fran Beltrán (Midfielder), Joel Roca (Midfielder), Thomas Lemar (Midfielder), Viktor Tsygankov (Midfielder), Azzedine Ounahi (Attacker)
Girona’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a stable base in midfield, with two deeper players helping to protect the back line. The shape also leaves room for Azzedine Ounahi to operate higher up and connect with the attacking midfield support around him.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Atlético Madrid | Girona | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Atlético Madrid | Girona | Ademola Lookman against Alejandro Francés could be important if Atlético look to attack the right side and force Girona’s defender into repeated one-v-one situations. |
| Atlético Madrid | Girona | Koke against Axel Witsel may shape the midfield tempo, with both players likely central to how each side keeps possession and breaks up play. |
| Atlético Madrid | Girona | Ademola Lookman is key for Atlético Madrid because he has been included in the recent and predicted lineups and offers a direct attacking option in a side expected to win narrowly. |
| Atlético Madrid | Girona | Azzedine Ounahi is key for Girona because he appears in the recent and predicted lineups and is one of the main attacking outlets in their 4-2-3-1 shape. |
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