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The 2024-25 edition of LaLiga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Hansi Flick's Barcelona take on local rivals Girona in an important clash at the Estadio Montilivi on Sunday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will want to continue their respective streaks.
Girona vs Barcelona Preview
Barcelona are at the top of the LaLiga standings and have made an exceptional start to the season. The Blaugrana thrashed Real Valladolid by a comprehensive 7-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
Girona, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The home side defeated Sevilla by a 2-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Girona vs Barcelona Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Barcelona have an impressive recent record against Girona and have won six out of the last 10 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Girona's three victories.
- Girona won both their games against Barcelona in LaLiga last season and become only the fourth club in the history of the competition to complete a league double over Barcelona while scoring at least four goals in both their games.
- Barcelona have won three of their last four matches away from home against Girona in LaLiga - only Villarreal have a better away record against Girona in the top flight.
- Barcelona have lost each of their last two Catalan derbies in LaLiga - their longest such run in the competition since 1967.
- Girona are unbeaten in their last four matches against Catalan teams in LaLiga - the longest such run in the top flight in their history.
Girona vs Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona were brilliant against Real Valladolid and will look to return to their prolific best in their first game after the international break. Dani Olmo and Raphinha have been exceptional for the club and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Girona tormented the Blaugrana last season but will be up against a formidable unit on Sunday. Barcelona are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Girona 1-3 Barcelona
Girona vs Barcelona 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
Tip 4: Dani Olmo to score - Yes
