Girona hosts Osasuna in what promises to be an intriguing La Liga clash. Girona, coming off a 3-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, will look to bounce back at home where they’ve been formidable. Osasuna, meanwhile, secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Mallorca and will aim to continue their unbeaten run. This matchup has been favorable to Girona in recent meetings, but Osasuna’s resilience makes them a tough opponent.
Key Stats & Insights
- Girona’s Home Form: Girona has covered the Over 2.5 goals line in 4 of their last 5 home games, showcasing their attacking prowess.
- Osasuna’s Away Form: Osasuna has seen Over 2.5 goals in all of their last 5 away games, indicating a likelihood of goals in this encounter.
- Recent H2H: Girona has won the last two encounters against Osasuna, including a 2-0 victory in their last meeting.
Team Form and Performance
Girona (Last 10 League Games):
- Form: 5 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws.
- Goals: Averaging 2.4 goals per game with 57.7% possession.
- Top Scorer: Artem Dovbyk with 8 goals.
- Defensive Record: Conceding 1.4 goals per game.
Osasuna (Last 10 League Games):
- Form: 2 wins, 4 losses, 4 draws.
- Goals: Averaging 1.1 goals per game with 48.4% possession.
- Top Scorer: Raul Garcia with 3 goals.
- Defensive Record: Conceding 1.4 goals per game.
Head-to-Head Records
- Last 5 Meetings: Girona has won 3, Osasuna 1, and 1 draw.
- Recent Dominance: Girona has won the last two matches, including a 2-0 victory at home.
Player Form and Availability
- Girona: Key players like Artem Dovbyk (8 goals) and Viktor Tsigankov (3 assists) are in good form. However, they will miss the influence of recent departures such as Savio.
- Osasuna: Ruben Garcia has been crucial, scoring the winning goal in their last game. They will miss Kike Barja and Iker Muรฑoz due to injuries.
Predicted Lineup
Girona (4-3-3):
- Gazzaniga (GK)
- Arnau Martinez, David Lopez, Daley Blind, Miguel Gutierrez
- Ivan Martin, Oriol Romeu, Yangel Herrera
- Cristian Portu, Abel Ruiz, Bryan Gil
Osasuna (4-2-3-1):
- Herrera (GK)
- Areso, Catena, Herrando, Bretones
- Moncayola, Torro
- Ruben Garcia, Oroz, Bryan Zaragoza
- Ante Budimir
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Girona Win: 1.67 (60% implied probability)
- Draw: 4.00 (25% implied probability)
- Osasuna Win: 4.60 (21.7% implied probability)
- Over 2.5 Goals: Odds are -125, with a calculated probability of 60-65% for this outcome.
Predictions
- Final Score Prediction: Girona 2-1 Osasuna
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Best Bets:
- Over 2.5 Goals at -125, given both teams’ recent form and scoring trends.
- Girona to Win at 1.67, considering their home advantage and recent H2H dominance.