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Girona has a good form that can't be underestimated, they actually did looked like they took everyone unaware as almost nobody expected such form from them this season and how they gradually got the top of the table and literally solidified their position there is really interesting and somehow surprising as they weren't given much attention till they got to the top.
Atletico isn't a weak team either and I don't expect an easy game between these two, I'm very certain it's going to be an interesting and entertaining game and I personally don't have a favorite for this game because I consider both team equally strong and a little above average so I would just expect the best team wins but Girona have got the home advantage and that for me it's an edge upon which they can capitalize to further climb to the top of the table but then I still believe strongly Real Madrid is most likely to win the trophy by the end of the season than girona does.
IMO, firstly, what makes Girona able to perform so far is because they don't have a busy match schedule. Thus, Michel only focuses his squad on La Liga. as for the Copa de Rey, this match does not really drain the energy of the team and coach. plus, the newcomers that Girona brought in were able to maximize their potential when playing their matches in La Liga. apart from that, the system implemented by the Girona coach does not only focus on their pure stirker. which means, every player is allowed to score a goal if they have the opportunity. it has been proven that in 18 matches Girona has been more productive in terms of scoring goals than the other teams competing in this league. Girona is currently ranked 2nd in the standings below Madrid, while Madrid is currently playing its match against Mallorca. whatever the result, between the Madrid vs Mallorca match. Girona still has to get full points when they host Atletico Madrid, in order to maintain their position or shift Madrid's ranking.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid has a mission to get full points at Girona headquarters. none other than, to narrow the difference in points between Girona and Real Madrid. especially if Madrid is held to a draw by Marllorca, this will be a big motivation for Diego Simeone's squad. if I refer to the predicted composition of these two teams. it seems like both teams will use the same system pattern. or, Girona played more defensively. referring to the betting odds, it seems that the bookie does not favor either of these two teams. the reason is, their odds are the same as @2.55. my question is, will this match end in a draw, I'm not sure. except, if one of these teams plays defense. well, my estimate is that Atletico Madrid will win this match. betting options can be on 1x2, or a 0:0 handicap. so, let's wait for the results.