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Girona FC vs Barcelona Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips

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  • Date and Time: Saturday, September 15, 16:15 GMT+1
  • Venue: Estadi Montilivi, Girona, Spain


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Girona FC vs Barcelona September 15, 16:15 GMT+1
Girona FC odds 3.84
Barcelona FC odds 4.04
Draw 1.83
Over\Under Total 2,5: 1.49/2.44

Girona FC vs BarcelonaPreview

Girona FC

This season marked another significant shift in Girona’s history. The club once again faced the departure of key players, a common trend as part of The City Group. Savio left for Manchester City, while Artem Dovbyk made his way to Italy.

With the departures of their two most important forwards, it is unsurprising that Girona struggled at the beginning of this season. Both players reached double figures last season, and without their contributions, we saw a winless Girona in their first two matches.

One of the notable signings that has sparked excitement among fans is Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal CF. He is a powerful striker who could eventually serve a purpose similar to Dovbyk’s in the box.

Recent Form DLWW
Key Player to Watch Viktor Tsygankov
Team Strengths Strong transitions, fast-paced football
Team Weaknesses Restructuration of the team means a lack of chemistry, Abel Ruiz isn’t powerful enough up front, lack of fundamentals in the defence.
Key injuries and suspensions. Yangel Herrera (doubtful)

Barcelona

New beginnings under Hansi Flick have reignited excitement among Barcelona fans. Xavi Hernández looked out of his depth, torn by the media and the expectations. The decision to hire Flick marked a significant shift in philosophy as the club embraced the German “Gegenpressing” style.

Flick still doesn’t know what having a full squad means – the injuries of Ansu Fati, Frenkie de Jong, and Gavi stand in the way. This didn’t prevent Barcelona from scoring a perfect run until the international break, currently sitting atop La Liga.

Nobody has been able to stop them until now. Their most recent performance, a stunning 7-0 thrashing of Real Valladolid, left no doubt that Hansi Flick’s aggressive, high-octane style has taken full effect.

Football can be cruel – all it took was a tackle, and the teenager’s season is over. This is a major setback for Barcelona, as Bernal was one of the few traditional defensive midfielders in the squad.

Ronald Araújo and Andreas Christensen are also still out, while it’s unclear whether Fermin López will recover in time.

Recent Form WWWW
Key Player to Watch Raphinha
Team Strengths Chances creation and building-up rapidly
Team Weaknesses Lack of stability, prone to counter-transitions
Key injuries and suspensions. Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araújo, Ansu Fati, Gavi, Marc Bernal, Dani Olmo (doubtful), Fermin López (doubtful).

Girona FC vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Statistics

Barcelona is winless in its last three encounters against Girona, having lost 4-2 in the last two.

Historically, Barcelona used to dominate these clashes, but the rise of Girona, particularly since becoming part of the City Football Group (CFG), has changed the dynamic. Girona used to bounce between the First and Second Division, but since their last promotion, they haven’t looked back.

Interestingly, Barcelona brought Oriol Romeu from Girona in the offseason, while the CFG-owned club brought Eric García and Pablo Torre on loan from Barcelona.

Girona FC vs Barcelona Player Focus

If the two combine well enough on the wings, this could be an anchor to start the counter-attacks, which is famously Barcelona’s weakness.

Girona FC vs Barcelona Tactical Analysis

Both teams are expected to start in a 4-3-3 formation, with Girona preferring to play through the wings, while Hansi Flick’s has mostly played through the center until now.

Barcelona should be tipped as the favourite despite the current situation. With a team that has adopted a new style and seems to thrive in it, their transition into the 24/25 season seems more favourable than that of their Catalan neighbours.

Both teams are certain to attack; the question is who will have the last word. As most teams thrive with higher confidence in such cases, my predictions lean toward Raphinha and his team, Barcelona.

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