Can Granada also feel Atletico’s offensive power?

With impressive attacking soccer and goals galore, Atlético Madrid’s style of play has proven to be a real treat for soccer fans in recent weeks. Twice the direct city derby against Real Madrid in two cup competitions and the top match against FC Girona in the league were cheered on and marveled at by many enthusiastic fans. Can we witness the next spectacle on Monday? The Colchoneros travel 420 km away to Granada

The three-way market for a Granada v Atletico Madrid betting tip seems to be clearly defined by the bookmakers. Atletico prove to be the favorites in this encounter. However, Granada will be in a good position to get something worthwhile in front of their home crowd, as the 120 minutes of play in the 4-2 win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final of eight should still be in the Atletico players’ bones

The situation in the table could hardly be more different. Granada currently occupy penultimate place in the table with just eleven points. Atletico could jump back into a Champions League place with a win. If we go by the current statistics, we are likely to see another goal spectacle with plenty of offensive power from Madrid. Granada are often vulnerable in defense, so it seems almost impossible to get a grip on this offense around Antione Griezmann and Alvaro Morata

Granada – statistics & current form

After 14 matchdays and seven points earned, it was necessary to give the team a new impetus. As a result, the club’s management decided to reorganize the coaching position and signed 45-year-old Uruguayan Medina. However, the change on the coaching bench has not yet brought the desired success. In charge since matchday 15, the team has managed to score just three goals in six La Liga games.

Granada have picked up four points since the change of manager and have only recorded one win. In the match between Granada and Atletico Madrid, the odds of 1.72 for an away win for Atletico should definitely be taken into consideration. After just one win in 2023, the Nazaries were happy to put the year behind them and hope for the new year 2024. They did just that on the first matchday after the turn of the year. The southern Spaniards secured a 2-0 win over direct rivals FC Cadiz on the first matchday of 2024

FC Granada show their fighting spirit

After a successful start to the new year, head coach Medina’s team went into the away game at Betis Sevilla with plenty of confidence, which they unfortunately lost 1-0. One of Granada’s goals was disallowed for offside, meaning they conceded their 13th defeat in 20 games. Granada are proving to be more unpleasant opponents at home. Granada have picked up a point against teams such as Barcelona and Bilbao, who are currently in the Champions League places.

Diego Simeone will therefore have to give a lot of thought to devising a suitable plan to push the relegation-threatened Granada club further down the relegation spiral. With 41 goals conceded, Granada have the second-worst defense in the league. It is interesting to note that they conceded 24 goals in the course of the first half. In the match between Granada and Atletico Madrid, a bet on a duel with at least three goals in the match is highly recommended, especially in the first 45 minutes a lot could happen.

Predicted Granada line-up:

Atletico Madrid – Statistics & current form

For Atletico Madrid, hardly a game goes by without a spectacle. However, star coach Diego Simeone’s strategy has been known for many years. The defensive bulwark must stand firm and, when good opportunities arise, the focus is on counter-attacking. But the Red & Whites are currently showing a completely different side. The team led by Antione Griezmann, Alvaro Morata and co. have scored 17 goals in their last six games.

In the dramatic 5-3 defeat in the semi-final of the Super Copa against long-term rivals Real, they conceded the decisive goals just before the end that led to the bitter defeat. However, they did not let this put them off and returned the favor a week later in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, also scoring twice in extra time to make the defeat seem almost forgotten. The game ended 4:2 for the Colchoneros, who deservedly progressed to the quarter-finals.

Can Atletico hold on to the Champions League places?

Three points separate Atletico from the Champions League places. So far, they have 38 points to their name. They are eleven points behind the sensational team from Girona, who are one point ahead of Real Madrid at the top of the table with 49 points. The championship is probably no longer an issue for Diego Simeone this season. Nevertheless, they would like to qualify for next year’s Champions League without any major problems. With 23 goals conceded after 19 games, they have one of the best defensive lines in the league, as is often the case. With 39 goals, they also provide their fans with some impressive goals time and again.

However, their away record is far too poor for their standards. Diego Simeone’s men have picked up ten points from nine games and have a goal difference of 16:12, but the bookmakers’ predictions for Granada against Atletico Madrid still see the away team as having a clear advantage. In Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann, Atletico have two strikers that the club can currently more than rely on. Morata has scored five goals in the last six games and the Frenchman has contributed four goals and two assists in the same period.

Predicted Atletico Madrid line-up:

Granada – Atletico Madrid head-to-head comparison / H2H record

The direct comparison of both clubs shows the absolute superiority of Madrid. Granada have only won one match against Atletico in their history. Accordingly, we fully agree with the role of the favorites and recommend odds of 2.30 for Alvaro Morata to score at least one goal in the match between FC Granada and Atletico Madrid. With the Spanish international striker’s outstanding form, it should be a must for him to score against the penultimate team in La Liga.

These two teams have met a total of 19 times since 2011. It should be particularly interesting to note that only three of these matches have seen more than one goal scored at half-time. Given the statistics, that could potentially change this season. Granada will first have to find stability in defense to be able to hold their own against Atletico Madrid’s strong offensive line. Nevertheless, we may well see more goals in the second half

Granada – Atletico Madrid betting tip

The starting position for this match seems to be clear. Atletico is seen as the favorite. However, due to the 120 minutes against Real, some players may not yet be at 100 percent of their potential. Diego Simeone may even change his starting eleven and give players from the second tier a chance.

Nevertheless, Atletico seem to be too strong an opponent for Granada due to their individual class. Atletico will be aware of the importance of this match, as they will be determined to keep their chances of qualifying for the Champions League alive

In our main betting tip for Granada v Atletico Madrid, the odds are around 1.70 for a win for Madrid’s starting eleven.