Spain – La Liga | Real Betis VS Girona; Friday, 22 December at 02:00 GMT +8

The Green-Whites lost their top spot in the Europa League group stage, dropping to third place and UEFA’s third-tier competition. However, they managed to maintain their momentum over the weekend. Manuel Pellegrini’s team could have secured the final European seat with a win, but failed. Despite this, they held Real Sociedad to a goalless draw at Anoeta Stadium, leaving them in seventh place with 26 points.

Girona, the biggest surprise of the Spanish championship this season, is determined to become LaLiga champions. They have secured a 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves at Estadi Montilivi, and are currently leading LaLiga with 44 points, two ahead of Real Madrid. Girona has the potential to win a historic national title, as three out of the previous four clubs with 44 points after 17 rounds have become champions. The Catalan sensation is a single triumph away from clinching the year’s top spot in the Spanish elite division table.

Real Betis will face Girona in LaLiga due to injury to veteran goalkeepers Claudio Bravo, Marc Bartra, Guido Rodriguez, and Nabil Fekir. Right-back Youssouf Sabaly is also questionable due to muscle problems. Isco, who has seen a surge in form since leaving Real Madrid, will not be available for Thursday’s match due to his fifth yellow card.

Girona faces a difficult match at Estadio Benito Villamarin due to injury problems of Yangel Herrera, Borja Garcia, Joel Roca, Ricard Artero, and Toni Villa. However, 36-year-old striker Cristhian Stuani returns after a one-match suspension, playing in a 3-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Predicted lineups:

Real Betis

Goalkeeper: Rui Silva
Defenders: Abner, Chadi Riad, German Pezzella, Aitor Ruibal
Midfielders: Sergi Altimira, Marc Roca, Abde Ezzalzouli, Rodri Sanchez, Ayoze Perez
Forwards: Willian Jose

Girona

Goalkeeper: Paulo Gazzaniga
Defenders: Daley Blind, David Lopez, Eric Garcia, Miguel Gutierrez
Midfielders: Ivan Martin, Aleix Garcia, Yan Couto
Forwards: Savio, Viktor Tsygankov, Artem Dovbyk

Real Betis VS Girona (Last 6 matches)

  • Real Betis – 5 wins
  • Girona – 0 win
  • Draws – 1

Over all competition record

Spain – La Liga Stats

Girona FC and Real Betis may face off in a close game, with goals at a premium, potentially leading to a 0-0 score.

Winning probability: Real Betis – 34% , Draw – 26% , Girona – 40%

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