Girona - Real Sociedad predictions and free betting tips [03/02/2024]

On Saturday, 3 February, as part of the 23rd round of the Spanish Primera, Girona will host Real Sociedad on their turf. Currently, the hosts hold the second rank in the overall standing, trailing behind the leading Real by 2 points, while the Basques occupy the sixth position with 36 accumulated points.

Predicted Squads

Girona: Gazzaniga; Couto, A Martinez, Blind, Gutierrez; Herrera, A Garcia; Tsyhankov, Martin, Savio; Dovbyk.
Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Pacheco, Galan; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; Oyarzabal, Becker.

Stadium

The match will be held in Girona at the Montilivi Stadium.

Girona

Girona has showcased an impressive form this season, suffering just a single defeat in the league - a 0:3 loss to Real Madrid in mid-autumn. It's remarkable that a team that was promoted just two years ago is now title contenders: 17 victories in 22 rounds and a total of 55 points. Last weekend, the Catalans achieved a victory over Celta (0:1), following their La Liga victories over Rayo Vallecano (3:1) and Sevilla (5:1).

Michel's sides' Copa del Rey quarter-final exit was in some form beneficial: the Catalans can now exclusively focus on their performances in La Primera. Girona will be playing their next two matches away against Real and Athletic, and could really do with snatching all three points this Saturday.

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad is gradually picking up form for the Champions League playoff, reclaiming its former position in La Primera after a poorly executed winter strategic stretch. Occupying only the 6th place in the La Liga standings, the San Sebastian club seems to have been ruled out of the top-four race, lagging eight points behind Barca. On the other hand, the Basques made it to the Copa del Rey semi-finals, where they will face Mallorca in a two-legged duel.

Last weekend, in the championship, the white-and-blues had a goalless draw with Rayo Vallecano (0:0), a week after the victory against Celta (0:1). In fact, Imanol Alguacil's team has won just nine times in the league with an excessive number of draws (nine). As we approach the Champions League, the Basques' infirmary is increasingly packed. 

Head-to-head Meetings

The white-blues have never lost to Girona in the Spanish championship, but four of the last five encounters between the teams ended in a draw (including in the first round of this season - 1:1).

Match Prediction Girona vs. Real Sociedad

If Real Sociedad were approaching this match in optimal squad conditions, it would be reasonable to lean towards the more experienced visitors. However, the personnel situation doesn't permit Imanol Alguacil's side to count on success in Catalonia, especially given that Girona has to catch up with Real at the top of the league table. I believe the hosts will emerge victorious and take all three points on Saturday.

Total Prediction

The teams exchanged goals in each of their last three encounters. Both sides are motivated by the situation at the top of the league table, so we can expect a high-scoring clash.

Corner Prediction

Both teams pursue an exclusively attacking style of football and possess bright forwards in the attacking line. I expect at least 9 corners delivered from the teams.

Yellow Cards Prediction

Neither side is known for their excessive roughness on the pitch, so my bet is overall total yellow cards fewer than 4.5.

Score Prediction

I'll wager on an exact score of 2:1 in favour of Girona.