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Granada vs Atletico Madrid 2021 La Liga Fixture 9

If the season ended today, Atletico Madrid wouldn’t qualify for the UEFA Champions League. That’s right, the La Liga reigning champions have been struggling. In fact, losing in Granada could make them spend the holidays out of the top five. That’s simply unacceptable for such a talented team.

Granada is on the rise after not losing in its last four games. They want to finish the year as far away from the relegation zone as they can.

Atletico Madrid Must Win in Granada
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Los Colchoneros dominate the soccer odds at -190, but they were also favorites in two of their last three losses.

Atletico Madrid Must Win in Granada

Granada Turning Things Around

Last season, Granada finished La Liga in ninth place and advanced to the UEFA Europa League Round of 8. That’s why we all had high expectations, but they haven’t been able to meet those expectations.

Los Rojiblancos are sitting in 15th place, only four points away from the relegation zone. They’re on the rise, though, as they haven’t lost in their last four games. Most recently, they crushed Mallorca 4-1. The same Mallorca that beat Atletico Madrid a couple weeks ago.

Jorge Molina led the way with a hat trick, allowing him to become the team’s top scorer with six goals. Never underestimate what a highly motivated player can do, especially when facing a powerhouse. Being in the spotlight generates some extra motivation.

Prior to that victory, Granada  got eliminated from the Copa del Rey, but that may end up being good news. Now, they can completely focus on turning things around in La Liga.

Their home record isn’t the best, but they’ve been a more profitable betting online pick when playing at Los Carmenes. They’re 3-2-3 after winning their last two games by a 6-2 aggregate.

Granada’s predicted lineup: Luis Maximiano; Quini Marin, German Sanchez, Raul Torrente, Carlos Neva; Antonio Puertas, Luis Milla, Maxime Gonalons, Darwin Machis; Jorge Molina, Luis Suarez.

Atletico Madrid To Avoid Crisis

Last Saturday, Atletico Madrid lost 2-1 to Sevilla. That was their third consecutive loss in La Liga. That was also the first time that they lost three consecutive domestic games since 2011. In fact, head coach Diego Simeone had never experienced it.

That’s why they can’t afford to lose in Granada. Losing four games in a row could be considered a crisis and nobody wants to spend Christmas amid a crisis.

Los Colchoneros have absolutely everything to turn things around, including one of the best rosters on the continent. We’re talking about Jan Oblak, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Joao Felix, Luis Suarez, Antoine Griezmann, etc.

Griezmann missed the last two games due to injury, but he’s expected to play against Granada. That’s why Atletico dominates the Las Vegas odds. Suarez and Griezmann are one of the best attacking duos in the league. Suarez has scored seven goals, while the French striker has scored three.

Marcos Llorente is out due to injury, but Atletico has talent to spare. Rodrigo de Paul is eager to show he deserves to be in the starting lineup.

Atletico Madrid’s predicted lineup: Jan Oblak; Sime Vrsaljko, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Mario Hermoso; Marcos Llorente, Thomas Lemar, Koke, Rodrigo de Paul, Yannick Carrasco; Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suarez.

Granada vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head

  • Previous Matches: 52
  • Granada Victories: 9 (35 goals)
  • Atletico Madrid Victories: 33 (100 goals)
  • Draws: 10

 

Last season, Atletico Madrid beat Granada twice. The game at Wanda Metropolitano was a goal-fest that finished 6-1. Suarez was the Man of the Match after scoring twice. The game at Los Carmenes ended 2-1. Marcos Llorente and Angel Correa scored for Los Colchoneros, while Yangel Herrera did it for Granada.

Atletico hasn’t lost in its last 10 meetings with Granada. That 6-1 result isn’t common and games between these two are usually pretty tight. The total went under in six of those 10 games.

 

Granada vs Atletico Madrid Game Information

  • Date: Wednesday
  • Time: 1 p.m. ET
  • Location: Los Carmenes, Granada
  • Granada vs Atletico Madrid Live Stream: fuboTV

Granada vs Atletico Madrid Betting Lines

Team Handicap Moneyline Over/Under Team Total
Granada +1 -105 +650 2½ +110o ½ -130o/Evu
Atletico Madrid -1 -115 -190 2½ -130u 1½ -125o/-105u
Draw +300

Granada vs Atletico Madrid Prediction

I can’t imagine Atletico Madrid losing four games in a row. We’re talking about the reigning league champions, so I expect their pride to show up. That doesn’t mean they aren’t going to suffer. Granada beat Sevilla and drew with Barcelona, so they have no fear.

Both will score in a back-and-forth battle, which is why our soccer prediction includes Atletico winning and the total going over.

Score Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2, Granada 1

Pick: Over 2½ goals +110

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