Date and Time: Saturday, February 3, 20:00 GMT
Venue: Montilivi
Team Overview
Girona Looking for A Third Straight Win in La Liga to Retain Their Position at the Top of the Table
Table-topping Girona, who have lost just once in 22 La Liga matches, will look to retain their position at the summit of the table with a win at home to Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Girona have won their last two matches; they are unbeaten in their last five outings in La Liga. They have collected 11 points from the available 15 points in the five-match run.
They will look to keep their good form going as they bid to keep top spot before second-placed Real Madrid play.
In their last two wins, Girona have showcased their variety this season. Against Sevilla, they were dominant and free-scoring, winning 5-1. In their last match away to Celta Vigo, they squeezed through in a narrow 1-0 win. They will look to dominate the home match against Real Sociedad on Saturday.
| Recent Form | WWDWD |
| Key Players to Watch | Artem Dovbyk |
| Team Strengths | Attacking football |
| Team Weaknesses | Solidity on the counterattack |
Real Sociedad are Looking for A Third Consecutive Unbeaten Match in La Liga
Real Sociedad bounced back from a three-match winless match with a win away at Celta Vigo, running away narrow 0-1 winners. They followed this win up with a 0-0 home draw against Rayo Vallecano.
In their last five outings, Sociedad have won just once, drawing three times, and losing once. They have collected six points and dropped nine in the process as their challenge for a top-four spot in La Liga has faded.
Playing away from home, football predictions show that Sociedad will look to make it three matches unbeaten in La Liga with a solid and compact showing.
| Recent Form | DWLDD |
| Key Players to Watch | Zubimendi and Le Normand |
| Team Strengths | Defensive solidity |
| Team Weaknesses | Creating chances in the final third |
Head-to-Head Statistics
Since 2008, Real Sociedad and Girona have played 12 times, with Real Sociedad edging the fixture with three wins and Girona winning once, and eight matches ending in draws.
Football prediction analysis shows that a draw is a distinct offering in this match-up, with four out of the last five matches between the two sides ending in draws.
| Girona | Draw | Real Sociedad |
| 1 | 8 | 3 |
| Statistics | ||
| 11 | Goals | 19 |
| 15 | Yellow cards | 13 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| Last Matches | ||
| Real Sociedad | 1-1 | Girona |
| Real Sociedad | 2-2 | Girona |
| Girona | 3-5 | Real Sociedad |
| Girona | 0-0 | Real Sociedad |
| Real Sociedad | 0-0 | Girona |
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Player Focus
Artem Dovbyk
Expert soccer predictions reveal that Girona will need to be at their clinical best to overcome a Sociedad side that will be solid and compact in their approach.
Artem Dovbyk will be an influential player as he has been this season. Free football predictions on 22bet back the Ukrainian to find the back of the net. His clinical edge will be crucial for Girona as they look to retain their position at the top of the table.
Zubimendi and Le Normand
Football bet predictions show that Sociedad will look to control the match without necessarily bossing possession. This will require clever midfield play and a solid defensive shape.
Zubimendi, at the base of the midfield, is the football pick to control the midfield area and set the match’s tempo. Further back, Le Normand will marshal the defence, ensure solidity through the middle, and create play from the back when they win the ball back.
Tactical Analysis
Girona will play on the front foot. They will look to dominate the ball in front of the home fans and create chances to bolster their chances of winning.
Real Sociedad will be compact in their approach with a back-three and a packed midfield. However, they will build play from the back and look to be proactive when they win the ball.
Girona FC vs. Real Sociedad Expert Analysis
Girona will keep their 4-2-3-1 shape with an attacking and proactive approach characterised by keeping the ball and progressing it with pace down the flanks and through the middle to maximise goalscoring chances created.
Real Sociedad will stick with their 5-3-2 approach that has seen them turn their form around in recent matches. This will give them solidity at the back and still have the width and bodies for transition attacks.
Betting Odds
Girona are the slight favourites to win this match and extend their winning run. A home win is available on 22bet bet at 2.075 odds, while a draw and an away win are available at 3.5 odds each.
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| Girona | Draw | Real Sociedad |
| 2.075 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Girona will look to bolster its cutting edge in the final third even as it maintains solidity. Sociedad will prioritise pragmatism and attack on the counter to frustrate the table toppers.
Girona will win at home and extend their stay at the top of the La Liga table ahead of Real Madrid in second.
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