Barcelona vs Girona Prediction, Tips & Odds – Dec. 10, 2023

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December 9, 2023

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Barcelona vs Girona Prediction 10.12.2023. In the 16th round of the Spanish LaLiga, Barcelona will welcome Girona. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 21:00 at the Olimpico Lluis Companys stadium.

In the previous round, both teams triumphed. The home team beat Atletico Madrid, and the guests beat Valencia.

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Barcelona vs Girona Odds

Barcelona Team News

Barcelona was undeniably under pressure to secure a positive outcome in their LaLiga clash against Atletico Madrid last weekend. However, a strong showing from Xavi’s team resulted in a 1-0 victory, with Joao Felix, on loan from Atletico, netting the lone goal of the match during the first half.

The current champions boast a record of 10 wins, four draws, and one loss from their 15 games this season. This places them in third position on the table with 34 points, trailing four points behind Girona in second place and Real Madrid, who share the same number of points played.

Although head coach Xavi has faced criticism this season, he successfully guided the team to the Champions League last 16, making the upcoming encounter against Royal Antwerp next week a pressure-free situation for the Spanish giants.

Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, underwent back surgery, necessitating Inaki Pena’s return to the goal this weekend. Gavi is sidelined for an extended period due to a severe knee injury. Inigo Martinez is dealing with a muscle problem that will keep him out until the beginning of 2024. Marcos Alonso may recover from a knock to be included in the squad.

It is anticipated that Andreas Christensen will partner with Ronald Araujo in the central defense, with Jules Kounde on the right and Joao Cancelo on the left. This setup implies that Alejandro Balde may find himself on the bench again. Raphinha is expected to maintain his position in the forward line alongside Robert Lewandowski and Joao Felix, despite competition from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝, 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬! 👇
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 8, 2023

Girona Team News

Girona has displayed exceptional form this season, achieving a remarkable record of 12 victories, two draws, and one defeat in 15 league matches. This has earned them 38 points, securing the second spot in the standings just behind Real Madrid, thanks to their superior head-to-head record.

Under Michel’s management, Girona boasts the league’s most potent attack this season, scoring 34 goals, which is six more than Barcelona. However, they have conceded 18 goals, the highest among the top eight teams.

While Girona faced a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga at the end of November, they made an impressive comeback last weekend with a 2-1 victory over Valencia. Additionally, they dominated Orihuela 5-2 in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, securing their advancement to the next round of the competition.

Regarding injuries, Yangel Herrera, Joel Roca, and Toni Villa are confirmed to be unavailable due to injuries. Borja Garcia and Ricard Artero have serious doubts about participation.

Eric Garcia is eligible to play against his parent club and is expected to continue in central defense. Yan Couto is likely to benefit from Herrera’s absence in midfield. Coach Michel plans to make changes to the squad from the Copa del Rey fixture on Thursday, with Savio, Miguel Gutierrez, and Artem Dovbyk among those returning. The latter aims to enhance his goal tally, having already scored seven league goals in an impressive campaign so far.

Tomorrow… 🙏#BarçaGirona pic.twitter.com/mdclqXRdWf
— Girona FC (@GironaFC_Engl) December 9, 2023

Barcelona vs Girona H2H

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Injuries and suspensions

Barcelona: Gavi, Inigo Martinez, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marcos Alonso

Girona: Yangel Herrera, Joel Roca, Toni Villa, Borja Garcia, Ricard Artero

Expected Lineups

Barcelona (4-3-3): Pena; Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Cancelo; F de Jong, Gundogan, Pedri; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix

Girona (3-4-3): Gazzaniga; E Garcia, D Lopez, Blind; Tsygankov, Couto, A Garcia, Gutierrez; Martin, Dobvyk, Savio