FC Barcelona vs Girona: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

FC Barcelona last lost to Girona in 2019

FC Barcelona have made a comeback after their loss to Real Madrid but they are still four points off the top spot. They have been winning but yet to produce any eye-catching performance. Their goal scoring problem is still visible and Robert Lewandowski’s struggle at the top is still visible. Xavi has tried a few combinations but is yet to find a final combination in his attack. Girona will be real test for Barcelona and a win here would put pressure on Real Madrid.

When Girona started their season, everyone thought they would fall after some time but they have proved, they are built differently. They are currently second in the table, tied on points with Real Madrid. Girona have been solid but need to be prepared for tackling FC Barcelona’s possession based style.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 11 December 2023 at (1:30 AM IST)

Location: Estadi Olimpic Lluis, Barcelona 

Form:

FC Barcelona (in all competitions): L-W-D-W-W

Girona (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Player to Watch

Artem Dovbyk (Girona)

Artem Dovbyk arrived from Ukraine this season but not much to news or hype but he has turned out to be the biggest game changer this season for Girona. He has scored 7 goals and has provided 4 assists in 14 games so far. Dovbyk has been brilliant with his work-rate off the ball which has helped the team while out of possession.

Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)

Robert Lewandowski was the golden boot last season in LaLiga but this season has been quite dull as per his standards. He has only scored 7 goals and has provided 3 assists. Barcelona expects more from him but he is yet to meet expectations. Lewandowski has a knack of proving everyone wrong and it is surely a great time to step up and show the class.

Match Facts

• FC Barcelona have only lost once against Girona in history 
• Girona haven’t kept clean sheets in last 6 games 
• Girona are unbeaten away from home so far

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Injury and Team News

Xavi has some serious injury concerns in his squad after Gavi was injured on international duty. Along with Gavi, Martinez, ter Stegan and Alonso are injured and unavailable. Girona have three unavailability for this clash. Garcia, Villa and Herrera are out with injury.

Head to Head

Played: 10

FC Barcelona- 7

Girona- 1

Draw- 2

Predicted Lineup

FC Barcelona Predicted lineup:

Pena; Araujo, Kounde, I Martinez, Cancelo; Pedri, Gundogan, De Jong; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix

Girona Predicted lineup:

Gazzaniga; A Martinez, E Garcia, Blind, Gutierrez; Tsygankov, Herrera, A Garcia, Savio; I Martin; Artem Dovbyk

Match Prediction for FC Barcelona vs Girona

FC Barcelona are playing at home and will fancy themselves to go past Girona. Girona have been playing really well but an injury to Garcia will impact their play. The game is expected to be a tightly contested game and we can expect a really close game. FC Barcelona will start this game as favorites.

Prediction: FC Barcelona 2-1 Girona

Telecast

India – Sports 18, JioCinema

UK – Viaplay, ITV

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv

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