There’s a big Catalan derby at Montilivi this weekend. Our Girona vs Barcelona prediction considers whether the hosts can record a third straight win over their illustrious neighbours.
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Girona vs Barcelona prediction: Raphinha to score in entertaining draw
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- Our Girona vs Barcelona betting tips take into account that the visitors have looked by far the most dangerous attacking force in the division so far, with 13 goals in four matches.
- Michel’s side have scored four or more goals in four of their last five home fixtures.
- Barcelona’s league games so far this term average 4.0 goals per game in total.
Correct score prediction: Girona 2-2 Barcelona
The two meetings last season were both wide open and this promises to go a similar way with both coaches keen to play attacking football.
Barca have been really impressive under Hansi Flick, but Girona have surprised many with their last two performances after a summer of change. An open contest looks likely, one which may end level.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barca favourites to make amends for defeats last term
- HOME: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Girona vs Barcelona odds with an implied probability of 54.5% that they win this match.
Barca come into this after running riot against Real Valladolid, with Raphinha scoring a hat-trick in a 7-0 win.
As for Girona, they won 2-0 at Sevilla in their last game, thanks to strikes from Ivan Martin and Abel Ruiz.
Today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks from the action around the world.
Most recent H2Hs: Girona targeting third straight win
Our Girona vs Barcelona prediction suggests the hosts will compete again in this Catalan derby, but fall short of the 4-2 wins they recorded in the two meetings last term. Barca had won to nil on all of their three previous league visits to this ground.
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Midfielder Oriol Romeu is not available to face his parent club. Otherwise, Girona are hoping to have a full squad available.
Predicted Lineup: Gazzaniga (GK), Gutierrez, Lopez, Blind, Frances, Gil, Martin, Herrera, Tsygankov, Danjuma & Ruiz
Spain Primera Liga 01/09/24 W Sevilla 0 Girona 2 Spain Primera Liga 29/08/24 W Osasuna 0 Girona 4 Spain Primera Liga 25/08/24 L Atletico Madrid 3 Girona 0 Spain Primera Liga 15/08/24 D Real Betis 1 Girona 1 Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24 L Bournemouth 3 Girona 2
Barcelona preview: Five players ruled out
It has been a lively start from new Barca signing Dani Olmo and he should keep his place in the team. The visitors are missing Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, Gavi, Fermin Lopez and Andreas Christensen to injuries though.
Predicted Lineup: Ter Stegen (GK), Balde, Martinez, Cubarsi, Kounde, Casado, Pedri, Olmo, Raphinha, Lewandowski & Yamal
Spain Primera Liga 31/08/24 W Valladolid 0 Barcelona 7 Spain Primera Liga 27/08/24 W Rayo Vallecano 1 Barcelona 2 Spain Primera Liga 24/08/24 W Athletic Bilbao 1 Barcelona 2 Spain Primera Liga 17/08/24 W Valencia 1 Barcelona 2 Elite Club Friendlies 12/08/24 L Monaco 3 Barcelona 0
Player to watch – Raphinha
Barca have been really impressive in the final third so far and Raphinha has been a big factor in that. While the club were reportedly keen to sell him in the summer, the Brazilian has responded with three goals and two assists in La Liga, playing every minute for Flick.
Impressive attacking numbers for the Brazilian
So far in La Liga this term, Raphinha averages 3.8 shots and 3.0 key passes per game. He’s the only player in the division to average 3.0 or more in both.
