Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Spanish La Liga match.
Barcelona
Barcelona secured their spot in the Champions League play-offs and now they can focus on La Liga, where they’re a bit behind the leaders. They can concentrate for some top matches. They proved it in the previous game against Atlético (1:0). Their opponents managed to create only 0,6 xG. Barcelona also didn’t allow Real Madrid (1:2) to make an attempt in the first half.
Girona
Girona are a bright and interesting side, but the games against top teams still remain a difficult thing for them. They have already been defeated by Real Madrid (0:3) this season. It’s still a miracle that Girona are among the sides that fight for the title after 15 rounds. Besides, their key midfielder Yangel Herrera (4 goals) won’t be available for this game.
Barcelona – Girona prediction
Girona score 2,27 goals per game on average, which is the best result in the league. But they do it in games versus Almería (5:2) and Osasuna (4:2). Top teams are another thing. Barcelona has kept the clean sheet in every second match. They have been leaders in number of games won with a 1:0 score (15) since the beginning of the last season. This is the record result for a team from the top 5 European leagues.
Girona will lose their top place, it’s time. So I think that the favourite will win.
