Girona hosts Barcelona in the Catalan Derby, which could decide which team takes the second spot in the La Liga standings. Real is the new champion, which was decided long ago, with these two units sitting far behind Los Blancos. They still have mathematical chances to take over the top spot, but in reality, that won’t happen.
Before Betting on Girona vs. Barcelona
Girona is one of the biggest refreshments in Spain this year. The team from Catalonia plays fast, modern, and appealing football, which is why all the neutral fans have sympathy for this unit. They don’t have the experience nor enough stars in the team to fully challenge Barcelona and Real, but are on the right track.
Three wins in the last four meetings indicate Girona’s solid form. The only loss was against Atletico in Madrid, 3-1, while the wins came against Betis, 3-2, Cadiz, 4-1, both at home, and Las Palmas, 0-2 on the road. When looking only at the home events, Girona didn’t lose in the previous 13, winning 11 and tying two.
Barcelona ended its Champions League adventure painfully, then suffered another slap in the face against Real Madrid, which definitely put them out of the title race. That period was extremely tough for the players and the fans, as it finally crushed their dreams about this season.
The positive thing was a win over Valencia last Monday, 4-2. It showed that Blaugrana recovered, and additionally, they managed to come back from a deficit at halftime, making this success even bigger. It was their fourth game in the past five in which both teams scored and at least three goals took place.
Girona vs. Barcelona La Liga Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Girona | Draw | Barca |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 2.78 | 3.75 | 2.45 |
| MyBookie | 2.72 | 3.75 | 2.35 |
| BetUS | 2.75 | 3.85 | 2.35 |
| SportsBetting.ag | 2.78 | 3.75 | 2.45 |
| XBet | 2.72 | 3.75 | 2.35 |
The game has no competitive meaning in terms of position chase because both teams are in the Champions League zone, so we expect to see a bit more open and offensive-minded approach. Girona always plays like that, and they will certainly attack Barca. Xavi might give a chance to some younger players, thus creating an environment for a high-scoring event, so over 2.5 goals is our pick here.
