Two of the top teams from the previous edition of La Liga will clash this Sunday in a regional derby that could pave the way for how their season will unfold. Girona and Barcelona will also have a big week ahead of them as both will prepare to enter the Champions League for the first time in the case of the former. This match then will serve as a warm-up for things to come.
Girona Team News
Despite a shaky start that saw them draw with Betis and lose to Atletico Madrid, Girona have stabilized themselves in the last 2 matchday and have even managed to secure back-to-back victories to nil. It is perfect timing for the team to find some form, as the clash with Barcelona and the Champions League after that is on the horizon. One thing that might be worrying head coach Michel is the international break and whether it stunned his team’s momentum. But one thing that will certainly bring hope to Girona is their recent form against Barcelona and their last 2 fixtures in which they even kept a clean sheet.
Barcelona Team News
Hansi Flick’s tenure at the Barcelona helm has so far been impeccable. His team has collected the full array of points. Coincidentally, or not, Barca won their last 3 La Liga fixtures with 2-1. If we are to conclude that the attack is holding up well then we must also mention that in typical Blaugrana fashion of recent years, the defense is leaking goals regularly. But as long as you manage to outscore your opponent this should not be a big issue. But given the recent results that Barcelona has had with Girona, they might want to improve in that particular aspect if they are to get anything from this game.
Head-to-Head-Games
Girona won the last 2 head-to-head matches against Barcelona with the same result – 4-2. But looking even further back, we will see that Blaugrana has just 1 win and reached a draw in another game. We have to go back to 2019 to find Barcelona’s last win in a competitive game against Girona.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Girona FC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 25 | WDLLW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FC Barcelona | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 38 | LWDLL |
Girona – Barcelona Betting Prediction
Both teams were on a good spell before the international break. Given the recent history between these two teams and the results that their games have produced, my pick here would be for both teams to score & over 2.5 goals. Barcelona has been leaking goals regularly but is stellar in attack. Even if Girona’s last 2 La Liga games were wins to nil, I do not expect them to keep a clean sheet against Barcelona of all teams. I do, however, expect to see a game similar, to the last 2 fixtures that were played by these two.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams To Score: Yes
Bookmaker: BC.Game
Odds: 1.62
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