Barcelona vs Girona. Match Prediction and Betting Tips

On October 18, Barcelona and Girona will face off in the ninth round of the Spanish Primera Division. The match will be played at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Barcelona vs Girona facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Barcelona vs Girona

Barcelona

Hans-Dieter Flick's men have suffered two consecutive defeats heading into the international break. In the last round of the Spanish championship, the Blaugrana suffered a shock 4-1 defeat away to Sevilla. Rashford scored the Catalans' only goal. Lewandowski missed a penalty, and the defense collapsed. Barcelona dropped to second place in La Liga, with 19 points and a 22-9 goal difference. Torres and Lewandowski lead the scoring race for the Blaugrana, with four goals each. The Catalans have played four home matches this season, winning three and losing one.

Girona

The White-Reds had a disastrous start to the season, racking up a seven-match winless streak. Before the transfer market closed, the team invested in reinforcements, and it's paying off. In their last league game, the Catalans secured their first victory of the season. Míchel's men beat Valencia 2-1 at home. Goals from Vanat and Martínez secured the victory for the hosts. Girona sits 18th in La Liga with six points and a goal difference of 5-17. The Girondins have been winless on the road for four matches, including last season.

Barcelona vs Girona facts

• Both teams have scored in Barcelona's last 4 games;
• Barcelona have had over 2.5 goals in their last 7 matches;
• Girona are unbeaten in 3 matches.

Odds from download 1xbet

Experts are confident of a home team victory in the derby. The odds for a Barcelona victory are set at 1.15, while a draw is offered at 7.00. The odds for a Girona victory are set at 11.00, with bookmakers expecting goals from the Catalans. 1xbet bookmaker bonuses offer bets on "Total Under 2.5" at 3.80, and "Total Over 2.5" at 1.22. Download 1xbet to your phone and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

Barcelona have surprised in recent matches, but the team's play is not in crisis. Girona is starting to revive after a poor start. At the very least, Michel's team shouldn't be in the relegation zone, given its squad and experience. As for the upcoming derby, the Blaugrana are the clear favorites. After a string of setbacks, the home match offers a great opportunity to demonstrate their class: Barcelona should win with a handicap of 1/1 (-2) at 1.64.