Girona FC are looking to increase their chances of claiming the title, by winning against Athletic Club, who eyes a UCL spot. In the league table, these two squads are not far from each other, considering their impressive runs. Girona is at the second of the league table, earning 56 points from their 24 matches, proving how impressive they are. Additionally, coming into this match, Girona are unbeaten in their last four games, winning twice, and drawing twice. On the other hand, for Athletic, they are currently at the fifth of the league table, with 46 points. Moreover, Athletic are looking to earn more wins, as they continue to try booking their tickets in the UCL. The meeting between these two teams is on February 20, 2024, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
Girona FC
Girona’s recent defeat at Real Madrid has weakened their title challenge in La Liga. The Catalan team has not been beaten by any other team in the league this season, and Los Blancos are the main contenders to win the trophy. However, Girona is still on course for a top-four finish. They are now two points ahead of third-placed Barcelona and five clear of fourth-placed Atletico. The gap between fifth-placed Athletic and second-placed Girona is 10 points, indicating their strength in the top four. Girona has the second-best away record in La Liga this season, with 27 points from 12 matches, while Athletic has the third-best record at home, with 29 points from their 12 games at San Mames. The Catalan team is currently in second place in the La Liga standings and will need to work hard to bounce back from their 4-0 defeat against Real Madrid.
Girona faces a late fitness test for Artem Dovbyk due to a muscular problem, with David Lopez, Joel Roca, and Toni Villa missing due to injury. Yan Couto is also absent, with Arnau Martinez potentially starting.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao, currently in fifth place in the league table, will face Athletic Bilbao in a crucial match. The Lions, who have a five-game unbeaten run, are chasing their first top-four finish in Spain’s top flight for 10 years. They have won two league games against Girona and Real Betis, and will face Atletico in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on February 29. Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have been impressive this season. They were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Almeria in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend. Athletic Bilbao’s last home win over Monday’s opponents came in late 2018.
Athletic will miss Daniel Vivian due to a leg injury, with Nico Williams and Gorka Guruzeta facing late fitness tests. If fit, they will return in the final third, with Oihan Sancet recalling number 10.
Prediction:
Girona FC (1.0)
Odds: -0.84
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