Barcelona vs Girona Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 08/12/2023, 15:00  by Daniel Ngulu in LaLiga Predictions

Barcelona playing host to Girona will be the biggest game in the 16th round of La Liga this weekend. The two Catalan sides are separated by two places, Barcelona in third spot and Girona second. The past few matches have been shaky for Barcelona but that come here from a win. Their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid nudged them up by a place, on 34 points. They are four points behind the leading pack, Girona and arch rivals Real Madrid. With that in mind, they will know the importance of collecting three points at home. Unbeaten in their last four matches, Barca will step into this game high in confidence. They have three wins in that run, only dropping points in the 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano. However, Barcelona carry just one clean sheet in their last five matches. Both sides scored in three of Barcelona’s last four matches.

Girona have never beaten Barcelona in a competitive match. This will be their sixth La Liga meeting with Barcelona. In their last meeting, Girona drew 0-0 with Barcelona and will want to do better here. Coming into this game, Girona thrashed Orihuela 5-2 in the Copa del Rey, taking their unbeaten run to nine games. They have eight wins in that period and will believe they have all it takes to stand up to the Catalan giants. The last time they faced a top three side, Girona lost 3-0 to Real Madrid. That was their last defeat, and remains the only one this season. Having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches, defence is an area Girona will want to work on. They have just two clean sheets in 10 matches, and both sides scored in seven of their last eight.