Girona vs Espanyol Prediction LaLiga 26.09.2025
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Girona vs Espanyol Prediction LaLiga
Girona vs Espanyol Prediction and Betting Tips for Friday’s Catalan derby at Estadi Montilivi. Girona are still chasing their first win of the season, while Espanyol arrive confident after a strong opening six games. In this article, you’ll discover LaLiga Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- Girona remain winless after six matches, sitting bottom of La Liga.
- Espanyol have collected 11 points and sit inside the top four.
- Girona’s defense is the league’s weakest, conceding 16 goals already.
- Espanyol are unbeaten in their last six meetings with Girona.
It’s been a rough start for Michel’s Girona. Six games in, they’ve managed just two draws and sit rock bottom. The defense has been their biggest undoing, with an average of 3 goals conceded per game, more than any other side in La Liga. Yes, they’ve shown flashes of spirit, like the 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday, but consistency just isn’t there. Can they turn it around in front of their fans? That’s the question lingering in Catalonia right now.
Girona’s numbers tell a brutal story: only 0.33 goals scored per match and a staggering 16 conceded. Their games are almost guaranteed to deliver goals, with 67% going over 2.5. Still, corners have been their hidden strength, averaging nearly 10 per match, which could tilt momentum in certain spells. Even so, history offers some comfort: Girona have beaten Espanyol six times in their last 12 encounters, and the derby atmosphere could ignite something unexpected.
Espanyol, meanwhile, look like a team reborn. Fourth place after six games, unbeaten in four of those, and showing a sharper attacking edge. Ten goals scored makes them one of the division’s most dangerous outfits early on. Their latest outing, a dramatic 2-2 draw against Valencia, showed character, with Javi Puado scoring deep into stoppage time. That kind of resilience is exactly what Girona have been missing. Manolo Gonzalez’s side are proving they can fight until the final whistle.
But it hasn’t been perfect for Espanyol either. They conceded twice against Valencia and looked vulnerable at the Bernabeu in their 2-0 loss to Real Madrid. Defensively, they allow an average of 2 goals per match, far from watertight. Yet with Pere Milla back from suspension and Puado in form, they’ve got the attacking tools to exploit Girona’s fragile backline. On paper, the visitors look the stronger side, and that’s why many punters will lean towards an away result in this derby clash. Expect fireworks, and expect goals, because both sides rarely play dull football.
As the table stands, Girona need a lifeline, while Espanyol want to climb into the top two. The form book says Espanyol, the derby factor says anything can happen. It’s hard to call with certainty, but one thing feels clear: this Catalan clash will be full of drama, intensity and, quite possibly, goals. A classic Friday night La Liga battle awaits and fans will be watching closely.
Espanyol coach Manolo González highlighted the importance of the upcoming Catalan derby against Girona, stressing that his team has “even more desire to win.” Reflecting on last season’s heavy 4-1 defeat at Montilivi, he insisted the focus must remain on the present, with Espanyol now showing greater confidence and rhythm. González underlined the need for intensity and balance, noting Girona’s strong identity in possession despite recent struggles (AS).
The X2 bet makes sense when comparing the trajectories of both teams. Girona sit bottom of the league with no wins in six games and just two points on the board. Their scoring rate is a paltry 0.33 goals per match, while conceding three on average. In contrast, Espanyol are riding high in fourth place, unbeaten in five of their six matches. Their attack has clicked early, with Javi Puado and Pere Milla combining for key goals. Even in defeat against Real Madrid, they showed enough shape to frustrate before eventually being undone by superior quality. Girona’s only strength has been set pieces and corners, but Espanyol’s discipline in midfield and sharper finishing should see them avoid defeat. A Catalan derby always has unpredictability, but given Girona’s frailty at the back, backing Espanyol to at least draw looks like the smarter and safer choice.
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