Real Madrid have cut away at Barcelona’s advantage at the La Liga summit after winning three on the bounce, and they could end the upcoming weekend with a point of their rivals.
It has been a return to form in recent weeks for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, with Kylian Mbappe rediscovering his shooting boots in a 2-0 win over Getafe last Sunday. This weekend, they will be clear favorites to overcome Girona.
The hosts were the surprise package in La Liga last season, and confidence could be gained from their recent form after winning three of their last four in the league.
Odds
Real Madrid will be a short-price favorite to win on the road this weekend at -143. A home victory for Girona is a competitive price at +350.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Girona | +350 |
| Draw | +280 |
| Real Madrid | -143 |
Real Madrid Hold Narrow Advantage Over Girona
| Total | Girona | Real Madrid | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| La Liga Games | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Goals | 45 | 16 | 29 |
Real Madrid have won each of their last two matches against Girona, netting seven without conceding. Los Blancos were commanding 3-0 winners on their last trip to Girona.
But, it could be worth noting that Real were winless in three matches against their opponents before the start of last season.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150
Girona vs. Real Madrid Key Stats
- Real Madrid have avoided defeat across their six away matches in La Liga this season, scoring ten and conceding just four goals.
- Girona have won four of their seven home matches in the Spanish top-flight this season, which includes victories in each of their last two.
Girona Team News
Viktor Tsygankov is no nearer returning for Girona, and the forward is expected to be out of action with an ankle injury until the start of 2025. Yaser Asprilla, Yangel Herrera, and Gabriel Misehouy are also out.
Possible Lineup
Paulo Gazzaniga (GK); Arnau Martinez, David Lopez, Ladislav Krejci, Oriol Romeu, Ivan Martin, Bryan Gil, Donny van de Beek, Cristhian Stuani, Bojan Miovski
Real Madrid Team News
Ancelotti will continue to have defensive issues ahead of this weekend’s clash. David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Eder Militao are all out for the foreseeable future. Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Jr aren’t expected to return this weekend.
Possible Lineup
Thibaut Courtois (GK); Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger, Raul Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Jude Bellingham, Dani Ceballos, Luka Modric, Arda Guler, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe
Girona vs. Real Madrid Prediction
Real have been able to navigate their defensive injury issues domestically, and they shouldn’t encounter many issues this weekend.
Los Blancos look to have the experience to get maximum points on Saturday, which could leave them within a point of Barcelona at the summit.
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