La Liga fans are in for a treat this Saturday as Girona hosts Barcelona at the Estadi Montilivi in a clash between the league’s second and third-placed teams.
This Saturday evening, the Spanish top-flight’s surprise package hosts the 27-time champions, setting up a clash between second and third place in La Liga.
Match Preview
Girona, trailing Barcelona by two points with five games left, aim to reclaim the runner-up spot this weekend after a 2-0 victory over Las Palmas last week, thanks to goals from David Lopez and Artem Dovbyk.
They have won three of their last four matches, scoring nine goals across those victories, with a 3-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid last month. Despite recent hiccups, Girona boasts an impressive home record at Estadi Montilivi.
Barcelona, coming off a 4-2 win over Valencia, have won five of their last six La Liga clashes. They suffered their first away defeat last month against Real Madrid but have won six of their last eight away league matches.
Head-to-Head:
Girona won the reverse fixture 4-2 in December. However, they have won just one of their last six La Liga meetings with Barca, who have claimed three victories in this fixture since 2018.
Team News & Updates:
Girona may miss Ricard Artero, Joel Roca, Borja Garcia, Juanpe and Cristhian Stuanidue to injuries.
Barcelona remains without long-term absentees Gavi and Alejandro Balde, with doubts over Frenkie de Jong’s fitness.
Prediction & Analysis:
Despite Girona’s impressive home record and their victory over Barcelona earlier in the season, Barcelona’s recent form and superior head-to-head record suggest they will be favorites heading into this match.
We predict both teams to score, but Barcelona is expected to come out on top at Estadi Montilivi.
- Girona 1-2 Barcelona
