Despite a penalty saved in stoppage time, Girona lost 1:0 to Villarreal last Sunday with ten men. The reason for the fiasco was another 11-meter kick, which the referee appointed after the 100th minute. This result ended the club’s best unbeaten streak in La Liga history. But manager Michel Sanchez’s confidence that his team “deserved a point” could inspire the hosts to a positive result in the Catalan derby. The hosts have excellent statistics. The team has not lost at home for five games in a row. The Red-Whites have five wins and six peaceful outcomes, which correspond to 21 points and 11th position in the standings. The line of attack looks good, which differed 26 times. Today Bueno, Kebe, Lopez and Reinier, who has an ankle injury, will not be able to help his team.
On Wednesday “Barcelona” tried to break into the semi-finals of the Spanish Cup, which the Catalan team managed easily and with minimal losses. The victory over the difficult Real Sociedad (1:0) extended the series of “blue garnet” without defeats and proved the viability of the leader even in the absence of Robert Lewandowski. In addition, in two of the next three La Liga games against European qualifiers, Barca will not want to miss the chance to temporarily increase their league lead to six points. It should be noted that Barca, known for their performance in attack, succeeded this year in defense. The Catalans conceded six times. Xavi’s men have so far registered an impressive 76.47 percent of shutouts, helping them to win five of their last 14 1:0 league wins. Before this game guests have 14 victories and two draws, which correspond to 44 points and the first position. Today Torres and Lewandowski, who has a disqualification, will not be able to play. More soccer prediction for today can be obtained from the link provided.
