Girona vs Sevilla prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2024-01-20 20:00.
The weekend’s La Liga action ends at the home of unlikely title chasers Girona, who may need a win to reclaim their top-spot come full-time with Real Madrid playing earlier in the day. Even if that is the case, Girona’s charge took a hit in the previous round as they were held to a goalless draw by bottom of the league and winless AlmerĂa, though it would be harsh to judge them on that failure given that they’re now unbeaten across all competitions since September (W13, D3) – a run extended by a 3-1 Copa del Rey victory over Rayo Vallecano in midweek.
That unbeaten streak includes seven games here on home soil (W6, D1), where they’ve scored at least twice in five of their six victories across that period. With such firepower, they’ll hope to have more than enough to get the better of Sevilla, a side that they've beaten four times in succession ahead of what is only the eighth H2H between these sides (W4, L3).
Looking to bounce back from that rotten run of H2H form are Sevilla, who also had midweek Copa del Rey duties to attend to but have enjoyed one extra day’s preparation following their 3-1 win over Getafe in the Round of 16. Attention swiftly turns back to matters of survival though, as 16 points from the opening 20 rounds represents Sevilla’s worst start to a season since the introduction of the three points for a win rule.
The arrivals of Hannibal and Lucien Agoumé on loan during this window should serve to shore up their midfield, which is much needed as Sevilla look to end a three-match league losing streak. Taking to the road could also help in that mission, as the visitors have won three of their last four competitive away games, potentially boosting confidence ahead of this difficult trip.
Key battle: Christian Stuani is largely restricted to substitute appearances at the age of 37, but the Girona forward has still managed four goal contributions across his last five league appearances (G3, A1). Trying to stop him will be another 37 year-old veteran in the form of Sergio Ramos, who scored in two of his side’s last three away wins.
Hot stat: Girona have scored more home league goals before half-time (G13) than Sevilla have managed across the entire 90’ in away league action (G10).