Granada vs Atletico Madrid prediction 22.01.2024

• Competition: LaLiga
• Date: 22.01.2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes (Granada)

After a recent loss to Betis in LaLiga, Granada’s standing in the league continues to decline. Their rank has further deteriorated, now placing them second from the bottom with 11 points, five points behind Sevilla, who are in a safe spot. Despite an impressive victory against Cadiz and an outstanding performance a few weeks prior, their prospects for remaining in the league have dipped to well under 50%. Their previous progress and positive direction seem to have faltered considerably.

It’s been nearly three weeks since the last LaLiga game and the incredible 4-3 defeat to Girona. During this time, Atletico Madrid has participated in three cup matches. Their first match against Lugo in the Copa Del Rey ended in a 3-1 victory without much difficulty. However, they were defeated by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals with a score of 5-3 after extra time. A week later, they avenged this loss by triumphing over their arch-rivals in the 1/8 finals of the Copa Del Rey, winning 4-2 after extra time.

Granada vs Atletico Madrid pick: ATLETICO MADRID TO WIN

The home team is forced to adopt a defensive stance against their rival. They had some success with this strategy previously, managing to secure a 2-1 win at this stadium. However, Atletico Madrid generally fares better in direct confrontations, having won 7 out of the last 10 matches against this opponent. Recent subpar performances in LaLiga and losing the top spot in the Champions League has caused concern in Madrid. As a result, Diego Simeone will demand an all-out effort from his players. Anticipate a quintessential Atletico Madrid game &— tough, perhaps not the most entertaining, but with a narrow victory.