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Girona vs Sevilla Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview | Jan 18, 2025

The Estadi Montilivi will be buzzing with anticipation as Girona welcome Sevilla in a crucial La Liga clash on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1 PM UK time. This match pits two teams with contrasting ambitions against each other: Girona, sitting 8th in the table with 28 points, are chasing a top-six finish, while Sevilla, in 13th with 23 points, are desperate to climb into the top half. Girona come into this game on the back of two consecutive wins, while Sevilla are looking to bounce back from a late draw against Valencia. With both teams eager to secure vital points, this promises to be an enthralling encounter.

Team Analysis:

Girona:

Girona have been one of the surprise packages in La Liga over the past two seasons. After an extraordinary 2023-24 campaign that saw them finish 3rd and qualify for the Champions League, Michel’s side have struggled to replicate that form this term. However, they remain a formidable force, especially at home, where they’ve won five of their nine league games this season.

  • Current Form: Girona ended 2024 with a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid and started 2025 with a dramatic 1-0 win against Alaves, thanks to a last-gasp goal by Jhon Solis. They are now aiming for three straight wins.
  • Key Players: Arnaut Danjuma (on loan from Villarreal) has been a standout performer, while Viktor Tsyhankov’s return from injury adds depth to their attack. Oriol Romeu provides stability in midfield.
  • Injuries: Girona will be without Bojan Miovski (hamstring), while Miguel Gutierrez, Portu, and Yaser Asprilla are also doubtful.
  • Head-to-Head Dominance: Girona have won their last five La Liga meetings against Sevilla, a streak dating back to December 2018.
Sevilla:

Sevilla’s struggles in recent seasons have been well-documented. After finishing a disappointing 14th in 2023-24, their worst league position since 1999-2000, they are yet to find consistency under Garcia Pimienta. Despite their issues, they remain a dangerous side with the potential to upset any team on their day.

  • Current Form: Sevilla’s last outing was a 1-1 draw with Valencia, where Adria Pedrosa scored a late equaliser. They are winless in their last three league games.
  • Key Players: Lucas Ocampos and Youssef En-Nesyri (if fit) are crucial to their attack, while Sergio Ramos (if selected) brings experience to the backline.
  • Injuries: Sevilla have a lengthy injury list, including Tanguy Nianzou, Chidera Ejuke, Joan Jordan, Rafa Mir, and Kelechi Iheanacho.
  • Away Woes: Sevilla have won just one of their nine away league games this season, making this a daunting trip.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters:

Girona have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning the last five La Liga meetings against Sevilla. Their last defeat in this fixture came in December 2018, highlighting Sevilla’s struggles against the Catalan side. In the reverse fixture earlier this season, Girona secured a 2-1 victory at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, further extending their dominance.

Prediction:

This match is finely balanced, but Girona’s home form and recent dominance over Sevilla make them slight favourites. Sevilla’s injury woes and poor away record further tilt the scales in Girona’s favour. Expect a closely contested game, with Girona likely to edge it.

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Girona 2-1 Sevilla

Betting Tips:

  • Both Teams to Score: Yes
    (Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, and Sevilla’s attack can trouble Girona.)
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
    (Girona’s attacking style and Sevilla’s need for points suggest an open game.)
  • Anytime Goalscorer: Arnaut Danjuma (Girona)
    (The on-loan forward has been in fine form and is a constant threat.)

Hot Stat:

Girona have won their last five La Liga meetings against Sevilla, scoring 12 goals in the process.

Possible Lineups:

Girona: Gazzaniga; A Martinez, D Lopez, Krejci, Blind; Gil, Martin, Van de Beek, Herrera, Danjuma; Ruiz
Sevilla: Nyland; Juanlu, Bade, Gudelj, Pedrosa; Agoume, Lokonga; Lukebakio, Sow, Saul; Romero

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