Girona will host Barcelona in a tough encounter at the Estadi Montilivi this Saturday. Having booked their spot in the UCL next season, Girona will aim to get the 2nd spot ahead of Barcelona. Our Girona vs Barcelona predictions guide explores their chances.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Spanish La Liga season 2023-24, Matchday 34 |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Estadi Montilivi, Girona, Spain |
| 🗓️ Date: | 4 May 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 16:30 GMT on Saturday |
Most bookies view Girona as underdogs heading into this matchup. The home side have odds of 2.90 (17/9) to clinch a win in this tie. Barca betting odds show that the Catalans are slight favorites to win this game, having the odds of 2.25 (5/4) to claim an away victory. The Girona vs Barcelona odds for a draw are 3.50 (5/2).
Girona won 4-2 away to Barcelona in the first leg of their encounter this season. Before that win, Barca has won six of their previous ten meetings against Girona, with three draws. However, Girona shows continuing progress and is perceived as a much more serious opponent this season.
Girona has gone from a title-chasing team to settling for a top 4 finish. They currently sit 3rd, trailing Real Madrid by 13 points, limiting any hope of lifting their first La Liga title. While the title race might be out of reach, the White and Reds will still be happy with the season. They’ve already secured a Champions League spot, their first-ever appearance in the prestigious competition.
Girona bowed out of the Copa Del Rey in January after losing to Mallorca in the quarterfinal. Michel Sanchez’s team won 2-0 away to Las Palmas last weekend, increasing their points tally for the season to 71.
37-year-old Christian Stuani is the only significant doubt for Girona ahead of this match due to injury.
Barcelona’s hope of defending the La Liga title this season seems to have faded, with Real Madrid 11 points ahead of them. The reigning champion has won 22 games with four losses and seven draws. The Blaugrana exited the UCL from the quarterfinal this season after losing 4-6 to PSG. They won the first leg of the fixture but stumbled in the 2nd leg, leading to their elimination.
With coach Xavi Hernández now deciding to stay with Barcelona beyond the end of the season, they intend to finish on a stronger note. They defeated Valencia 4-2 last Monday to climb 2nd ahead of Girona.
Frankie De Jong, Alex Balde, and Gavi will miss the tie with injury, and they are all out of the season.
Here are our Girona vs Barcelona betting predictions:
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Barcelona is enjoying brilliant form, losing just once in their previous 12 La Liga games. Their performances indicate they will continue to fight for the title race until it becomes mathematically impossible to win. Conversely, Girona is not in a decent form like they were during the 1st leg of this encounter.
The Gironistes have lost five and won five in their last ten league matches. The Blaugrana have won three of the last five head-to-head meetings with Girona. So we expect Barcelona to capitalize on Girona’s vulnerable form and win the Catalan derby. Best football odds for betting expect a Barca win and has given them odds of 2.25 (5/4) to triumph, which should not be ignored.
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With both teams vying for the second position, we can expect an all-out offensive approach from each side as they aim to secure crucial points. This attacking mindset is likely to result in a huge number of shots and a high number of corner kicks. Barcelona has averaged over ten corner kicks per game in their previous five matches across all competitions. Similarly, their last five encounters have collectively produced more than ten corner kicks. The reverse fixture of this match saw a total of 11 corner kicks. This trend reinforces the expectation that this clash will witness over 9.5 corner kicks.
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Robert Lewandowski remains a crucial figure in Barca’s team despite being 35 years old. This season, the Polish striker has fired 57 shots in 30 matches. Of these attempts, 32 have been on target, while 25 have strayed. This places Lewandowski’s shooting precision at a commendable 56.14%. He netted a hat trick for the Blaugrana against Valencia on Monday, bringing up his tally for the season to 16 goals. Lewandowski was also on the score sheet in the reverse fixture and will be on course to score again in this match.
Here are our Girona vs Barcelona betting picks:
Based on their current form, Barcelona is our favorite to secure another win in the matchup. You can use our Girona vs Barcelona betting tips to select the best La Liga 23/24 odds and win extra cash.
