Barcelona vs Girona Match Preview Predictions and Starting Lineups

Barcelona is set to face Girona in a crucial La Liga matchup this Saturday, aiming to regain confidence after suffering consecutive losses. The team recently endured a 4-1 defeat against Sevilla, following a disappointing late loss to Paris Saint-Germain. With the pressure mounting, manager Hansi Flick’s squad looks to bounce back at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, as the iconic Camp Nou remains temporarily closed.

Match Significance and Current Standings

A victory for Barcelona would propel them back to the top of La Liga. Currently, Real Madrid leads the league but will not play until Sunday. Any further slip-ups would be damaging ahead of next week’s El Clásico clash against their arch-rivals.

Last season, Barcelona dominated Girona, winning both encounters 4-1 after earlier losses during their last competitive meetings. Girona currently finds itself in a precarious position, sitting 18th in the table with only six points from eight matches. The team has conceded 17 goals, the highest in La Liga.

Head-to-Head Record and Recent Form

• Barcelona: W: 1, L: 2 (Latest matches: 4-1 vs Sevilla, 1-2 vs PSG, 2-1 vs Real Sociedad)
• Girona: W: 1, D: 1, L: 3 (Latest matches: 2-1 vs Valencia, 0-0 vs Espanyol, 0-4 vs Levante)

Injury Concerns

Barcelona heads into the match with significant injury issues. Key players like Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres will miss the game. Lewandowski is expected to be sidelined for about a month due to a hamstring strain, while Torres is also dealing with injury problems.

Other players, such as Dani Olmo, Gavi, and Marc-André ter Stegen, are also unavailable. Young talent Lamine Yamal might feature, but his participation will be limited.

Predicted Lineups

• Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; Koundé, Araújo, Cubarsí, Balde; De Jong, Casadó; Bardghji, Pedri, López; Rashford.
• Girona (3-4-3): Gazzaniga; Martínez, Reis, Blind; Rincón, Solís, Witsel, Moreno; Portu, Vanat, Gil.

Girona will not have a full-strength squad either. They will miss players like David López and Alejandro Francés due to injuries and suspensions. Despite being the second-lowest scorers in the league, Girona aims to exploit any defensive lapses by Barcelona.

Match Prediction

Given Barcelona’s talent and depth, they are expected to secure a decisive victory against Girona. While injuries pose challenges, they should manage to dominate the game and emerge victorious. Prediction: Barcelona 3–1 Girona.

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