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The 2024-25 edition of La Liga features a Catalan derby this weekend as Girona lock horns with Hansi Flick's Barcelona side in an important clash at the Montjuic on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
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Girona are in 13th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side played out a 1-1 draw against Valencia last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in excellent form this year. The Blaugrana thrashed Osasuna by a comprehensive 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Barcelona vs Girona Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Barcelona have an excellent recent record against Girona and have won 10 out of the last 15 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Girona's three victories.
- After winning four of their first five matches against Girona in La Liga, Barcelona have won only one of their last four matches against their local rivals in the competition.
- Girona have lost only one of their last four matches away from home against Barcelona in La Liga - the lowest loss rate in away games for any team against the Blaugrana in the competition.
- Barcelona won the reverse fixture away from home by a 4-1 scoreline last year and have the opportunity to complete a La Liga double over Girona for only the second time in their history.
- Barcelona have won each of their last eight matches in La Liga.
Barcelona vs Girona Prediction
Barcelona have been exceptional under Hansi Flick this season and will look to make the most of their purple patch. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have been sensational for the Blaugrana and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Girona have failed to hit the heights they achieved last season and will need to play out of their skins to stand a chance on Sunday. Barcelona are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Barcelona 4-1 Girona
Barcelona vs Girona Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Barcelona to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Barcelona to score first - Yes
