Girona vs Real Betis: Two teams with contrasting seasons face off as Girona host Real Betis in La Liga. The Catalan side is in free fall, having lost three on the bounce and slipped to 16th place. Betis, meanwhile, sit in sixth and remain in the hunt for European qualification. Can Girona break their winless streak at home, or will Betis tighten their grip on a top-six finish?

Head-to-Head Record

• Total matches in last 8 years: 8

• Real Betis wins: 5

• Girona wins: 1

• Draws: 2

Real Betis clearly have the edge in recent meetings, especially away from home, winning six of their last seven trips to Estadi Montilivi.

Last 5 Meetings

• 16 Aug 2024: Real Betis 1-1 Girona

• 31 Mar 2024: Girona 3-2 Real Betis

• 21 Dec 2023: Real Betis 1-1 Girona

• 28 May 2023: Girona 1-2 Real Betis

• 18 Sep 2022: Real Betis 2-1 Girona

Girona’s dramatic 3-2 win in March 2024 is their only victory over Betis in the last five.

Recent Form

Girona – Last 5 (La Liga)

• Osasuna 2-1 Girona – L

• Girona 0-1 Alaves – L

• Barcelona 4-1 Girona – L

• Girona 1-1 Valencia – D

• Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Girona – D

Real Betis – Last 5 (All Competitions)

• Jagiellonia 1-1 Betis – D

• Betis 1-2 Villarreal – L

• Betis 2-0 Jagiellonia – W

• Barcelona 1-1 Betis – D

• Betis 2-1 Celta Vigo – W

Betis are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5, while Girona haven’t won in their last 9.

Team News

Girona FC:
Michel’s side will be without Miguel Gutierrez, Bryan Salvatierra, and Ricard Artero Ruiz due to injury. The defensive gaps have hurt them badly, conceding in each of their last 14 matches. Yangel Herrera and David Lopez will be crucial in midfield stability.

Real Betis:
No major injuries for Pellegrini’s squad. Giovani Lo Celso and Pablo Fornals have been instrumental in midfield creativity. Their solid away form, with just one defeat in five, will boost confidence heading into hostile territory.

Girona vs Real Betis Lineups

Girona (4-2-3-1)
Gazzaniga; Arnau, Krejci, D. Lopez, Blind; Romeu, Herrera; Tsygankov, Arthur, Danjuma; Ruiz

Real Betis (4-3-3)
Barbosa; Sabaly, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez; Clavell, Lo Celso, Fornals; Antony Santos, Bakambu, J. Rodriguez

10 Key Stats

1. Girona are winless in their last 9 La Liga matches.

2. Real Betis have lost just 1 of their last 5 away matches.

3. Girona have conceded in 14 straight matches.

4. Real Betis have scored in 10 consecutive matches.

5. Girona have not won any of their last 4 home games.

6. Girona have scored in 11 of 15 home matches this season.

7. Real Betis have scored in 10 of 15 away matches.

8. Lo Celso is Betis’ top scorer with 7 goals this season.

9. Stuani is Girona’s top scorer with 6 goals, though he’s likely to start on the bench.

10. Girona average 1.4 goals vs Betis, while Betis average 1.6 goals vs Girona.

Girona vs Real Betis Prediction

Girona are low on confidence and leaking goals, while Betis are pushing for Europe and unbeaten in four of their last five. Given the form and head-to-head history, Betis are likely to take all three points.

Prediction: Girona 1-2 Real Betis

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