Barcelona v Girona Betting Preview – La Liga 24th February 7.45pm
Barcelona weren’t at their best in midweek as they played out a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge. They will be back on domestic duty on Saturday looking to coast their way a little closer to the league title. They get paid a visit by Girona who are actually enjoying a really positive season in their first ever top-flight campaign and will be heading to the Nou Camp for the first time.
Barcelona v Girona Betting Tips
Barcelona have gone W9 D2 this season on home soil in the Spanish top flight, but they were frustrated to a 0-0 draw in their last home fixture against Getafe which snapped a three-match winning home streak that they were on. The Catalans were dominant in possession against Chelsea in midweek in the UEFA Champions League, but they gave up a lot of chances to the Blues and it was only a mistake by the home side which allowed them an equaliser. They have not been lacking goals this season in La Liga though as they have tallied up 31 goals in their eleven home games and have shipped just the five goals. Barcelona to win to nil at William Hill fetches odds of 4/5* (Betting Odds taken at 5:37 p.m. on February 21st, 2018). It is expected that this is going to be a comfortable ride for the home side, just as they were in their 3-0 win on the road against them this season. In the William Hill correct score market for the fixture, the shortest priced option is a Barcelona 2-0 for 13/2 odds* (Betting Odds taken at 5:37 p.m. on February 21st, 2018). Lionel Messi is on 20 goals for the season with Luis Suarez on 17 now after a stunning run of form.
Girona, who are in the first ever season in the Spanish top flight have been going pretty well. They are up in the top ten and they are W3 D5 L4 on the road. They are without a win in any of their last five road games though in the league, picking up just the two points in that sequence. Some of their success stories this season include holding Atletico Madrid to a draw and collecting a win over Real Madrid, but those were both at home. Girona have averaged over a goal per game away from home this season in La Liga and there has been a clean sheet for them in 25% of their road games. Their last three away games have gone under the 2.5 goal line and if you consider a Barcelona 2-0 win looks likely then under 2.5 goals at William Hill for this one is at a healthy 9/4 quote* (Betting Odds taken at 5:37 p.m. on February 21st, 2018). Girona have gone well in front of goal actually with most of their output has been through Cristhian Stuani and Cristian Portugues.
Barcelona v Girona Head to Head
When the two of them met for the first time ever back in September in La Liga, it was Barcelona who predictably came away with the three points. They were three comfortable points as well as they won 3-0.
Barcelona v Girona Betting Odds*
Barcelona 1/7, Draw 15/2, Girona 14/1* (Betting Odds taken at 5:37 p.m. on February 21st, 2018)
Barcelona v Girona Predictions
You would expect that Barcelona are going to enjoy picking up three points in this home game. They were comfortable against Girona earlier this season and a Barcelona 2-0 win after their midweek exertions looks a solid punt.
