The stage is set at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys for a captivating LaLiga showdown as Barcelona, the league leaders, take on 13th-placed Girona. With Barcelona comfortably atop the standings with 60 points, Hans-Dieter Flick’s men are the bookmaker’s favorite.
The weather forecasts overcast clouds with a chilly 11°C, setting a dramatic backdrop for this encounter. Despite some key injuries, including Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Barcelona’s form is impeccable (WWDWW), driven by the prolific Robert Lewandowski, who has netted 22 goals this season.
Girona, under Miguel Angel Sanchez, have struggled recently, unable to secure a win in their last five matches (DDDLL). Their top scorer, Cristhian Stuani, has only 6 goals to his name.
2Pau Cubarsi |
3Álex Balde |
7Ferran Torres |
10Ansu Fati |
11Raphinha |
13Inaki Pena |
14Pablo Torre |
18Pau Victor Delgado |
21Frenkie De Jong |
31Diego Kochen |
32Hector Fort |
1Juan Carlos |
5David Lopez |
7Cristhian Stuani |
15Juanpe |
22Jhon Solis |
24Portu |
25Vladyslav Krapyvtsov |
27Gabriel Misehouy |
Match facts:
- Barcelona (-1) (EH) Tip 1
- Barcelona expected to win by more than one goal
Expect Barcelona to dominate this encounter, continuing their stellar home form.
Barcelona vs. Girona Prediction & Tip
For this exciting clash, the recommended tip is to back Barcelona with a -1 handicap. Given their current form and Girona’s struggles, Barcelona is expected to win by more than one goal.
Why this prediction is solid:
- Barcelona is in excellent form, leading the league and scoring an average of 3.20 goals in the last five matches.
- Girona has not secured a clean sheet in their last five games, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
- The previous encounter saw Barcelona triumph 4-1, indicating their dominance over Girona.
With these factors, it’s clear why backing Barcelona to win by more than one goal is a smart choice.
Barcelona W W W W W W ? 73.4% |
Draw 15.9% |
Girona L L D D D L ? 10.8% |