Girona vs Barcelona: Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | LaLiga, September 15, 2024
Girona vs Barcelona Preview
- Tournament: LaLiga.
- Date: Sunday, September 15.
- Kick-off Time: 2:15 PM GMT.
- Venue: Montilivi, Spain.
Fifth-placed Girona will host league-leaders Barcelona in game week five of the ongoing LaLiga season as they look to replicate last season’s form, while their visitors will look to regain the league crown from Real Madrid.
Girona will enter this game on the back of a mixed start to this season. They drew their season-opener against Real Betis, before falling 3-0 to Atletico Madrid. However, Michel’s men have steadied the ship in their last two games, defeating Osasuna and Sevilla and scoring six goals in the process without conceding any. They will look to continue in the same way.
Barcelona, on the other hand, have made a stunning start to life under new manager Hansi Flick. They won their first three games by the same scoreline of 2-1 against Valencia, Athletic Club and Rayo Vallecano, before smashing Real Valladolid 7-0 in their last game. Such early-season form could be crucial in creating separation between themselves and other contenders.
Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Girona vs Barcelona Team News
Girona Team News
Having lost last season’s top performer Artem Dovbyk in a transfer to AS Roma, Girona have slightly changed the way they play. Now, wingers Bryan Gil and Viktor Tsygankov are the primary outlets and have already scored this season. Michel will look to set his team up in the best way possible to put up a fight against Barca.
Barcelona Team News
Flick seems to already have found the perfect combination for his team, fielding a strong lineup in each of the four matches so far. However, in order to maintain the momentum, he will replicate the XI he fielded in the last match so they can perform at a high level once again.
Predicted Lineups
Girona (4-3-3)
Paulo Gazzaniga (GK); Alejandro Frances, David Lopez, Daley Blind, Miguel Gutierrez; Ivan Martin (C), Oriol Romeu, Yangel Herrera; Viktor Tsygankov, Abel Ruiz, Bryan Gil.
Barcelona (4-3-3)
Marc-Andre ter Stegen (C) (GK); Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde; Dani Olmo, Marc Casado, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha.
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Girona vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Record
Girona were superb last season and did the league double on Barcelona, winning both their meetings with a scoreline of 4-2. The game before that was a goalless draw, while Barcelona won the two games before that, leaving the head-to-head in a perfect balance.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 04/05/24 | Girona 4-2 Barca | LaLiga |
| 11/12/23 | Barca 2-4 Girona | LaLiga |
| 11/04/23 | Barca 0-0 Girona | LaLiga |
| 28/01/23 | Girona 0-1 Barca | LaLiga |
| 24/07/21 | Barca 3-1 Girona | Club Friendlies |
Key Players to Watch
Arnaut Danjuma (Girona)
The former Villarreal man made a great start to the season with them, scoring two goals in three games before switching to Girona. He came off the bench for his debut in Girona’s 2-0 win against Sevilla last time out and will be expected to start in the next game. Considering Michel’s side are accustomed to playing with a striker up top, Danjuma could be a vital addition to the side.
Raphinha (Barcelona)
The Brazilian winger has been Barca’s best player this season by far. He has been their top performer in three of the four games and has bagged three goals and two assists so far, scoring a hat-trick in their last outing. Despite having other players who can score and create, the spotlight will be on Raphinha as he seems to have hit top form early this season.
Girona vs Barcelona Prediction
The hosts will have a psychological edge over their visitors having humiliated them home and away last season, but Barca will look to exact revenge on Girona. This could lead to an end-to-end match between two of LaLiga’s top sides and this game could very well go down to the wire, with Barca favoured to nick a result at the death.
Prediction: Girona 2-3 Barcelona.
Where to watch Girona vs Barcelona live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Premier Sports |
| India | GXR |
| Spain | DAZN. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Girona vs Barcelona?
A. Girona will host Barcelona on Sunday, September 15 at 2:15 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Girona vs Barcelona for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Girona vs Barcelona?
A. Girona 2-3 Barcelona.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Girona vs Barcelona?
A. In the last five meetings, Girona have won two, Barcelona have won two and they have played out one draw.