Espanyol vs Girona Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Girona dominated Espanyol in their last league clash against one another.

Espanyol are ready to host Girona in Matchweek 27 of the LaLiga 2024-25 edition. The hosts have shown some below-average performances due to which they are in the 15th spot in the league table. On the other hand, the visitors are in 13th place due to inconsistent performances as compared to last season.

Espanyol will be feeling confident firstly due to it being a home match for them and secondly, they are coming in after securing a win in their previous LaLiga fixture against Alaves. It was a close match but Espanyol scored a goal to secure those three points.

Girona will be low on confidence as they have been unable to achieve the desired result in their last few league games. Girona secured a draw against Celta Vigo in their last league fixture. They scored a timely equaliser which helped them secure a point.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: RCDE Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, March 11
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 IST; Monday, March 10; 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT
• Referee: Adrian Cordero
• VAR: In use

Form:

Espanyol: D-W-L-D-W

Girona: W-L-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Javier Puado (Espanyol)

The Spanish forward has come up with some average performances. But Javier Puado will have to drop a good performance here and help his side secure three points. He has scored eight goals and has bagged a single assist as well. Puado can lead his side to a win here if he builds some plays with his fellow teammates.

Yangel Herrera (Girona)

Hailing from Venezuela, the 27-year-old will catch the eye of many people when Girona takes on Espanyol next. It is surely going to be a high-voltage contest. Yangel Herrera will have to establish that midfield control so that the visitors can prevail.

Match Facts

• This will be the 15th meeting between the two sides in all competitions.
• The away side have stood tall four times in their last five games league games against Espanyol.
• The hosts are winless in their last five matches against Girona.

Espanyol vs Girona: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @23/10 Betfair Sportsbook
• Goals over 3.5 @13/5 Unibet
• Javier Puado to score @6/1 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Fernando Pacheco, Jose Gragera and Pablo Ramon are injured and will not be a part of the hosts’ squad.

Girona will be without the services of Abel Ruiz and Oriol Romeu due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 14

Espanyol won: 4

Girona won: 8

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Espanyol predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Garcia (GK); El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero; Lozano, Gonzalez; Carreras, Kral, Puado; Fernandez

Girona predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Gazzaniga (GK); Lopez, Krejci, Blind; Martinez, Gil, Herrera, Gutierrez; Van de Beek; Tsygankov, Danjuma

Match Prediction

Both sides are having a below-average season and as per their current forms, the LaLiga battle is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Espanyol 2-2 Girona

Telecast Details

India – GXR World

UK – LaLiga TV, Premier Sports and ITV

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – SuperSport

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