Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Girona
Leganes
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Girona and Leganés will face off in the 12th round of the Spanish La Liga on Saturday, November 2. The game kicks off at 16:15 Central European Time, and I suggest placing a bet on goals being scored in this encounter.
Girona
The Catalans finished third in the league table last season, earning a historic qualification to the UEFA Champions League. However, the team has struggled to recapture last year’s form and results. Currently sitting in 13th place, Girona trails the top four by eight points, making it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to replicate last season’s success.
In their last league match, Girona suffered a 0-1 away defeat to Las Palmas, although they previously defeated Slovan 2-0 in the Champions League and routed CD Extremadura in the Spanish Cup earlier this week.
Leganés
The team is positioned just below Girona in the standings. Leganés entered Spain’s top division this season after competing in La Liga 2 last year. They started with an unbeaten run in their first three matches, but results have since been inconsistent, with alternating losing and drawing streaks.
However, Leganés dominated Celta Vigo 3-0 in their last league outing, lifting them to 11 points after 11 rounds and moving them two points clear of the relegation zone – a solid result for a league newcomer. Leganés also advanced to the next round of the Copa del Rey with a 2-1 victory over their opponent.
Match Facts
- Leganés has gone six consecutive away games without a win.
Probable Lineups
- Girona: Gazzaniga; A Martínez, López, Krejčí, Gutiérrez; Gil, Van de Beek, Silvi, Danjuma; Misehui, Miovski.
- Leganés: Dmitrović; Sáenz, Nastasić, Tapia; Alti, Siss, Neyou, Franquesa; Raba, Haller, D García.
Head-to-Head
The last meeting between Girona and Leganés was in 2022 and ended in a 1-1 draw.
Prediction
Girona is considered the favorite in this match, but they’re not in the best form. Both teams are close in the standings, making this game crucial for each side as the gap from the relegation zone isn’t substantial. My bet is on the total match score exceeding two goals, with odds of 1.62.
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