The Montolivi has a capacity of 14,624 and is a small arena that has not been sold out once this season. Ahead of our Girona vs. Espanyol Barcelona tip, the hosts have not advertised to attract spectators back to the stadium.
The Blanquivermells have marched rapidly into the football Olympus since their return to La Liga in 2022, leading the Spanish Primera Division several times and even qualifying for the Champions League. This phase has not been sustainable, as we note once again in our Girona vs. Espanyol Barcelona prediction.
Last year, the Albirrojos got a taste of CL action. For the small club, the air in the premier class quickly became too thin, and they said goodbye after only three points from eight games in the league phase. Michel’s team also disappointed at the national level, narrowly escaping relegation (16th).
The problems could not be resolved during the summer break. Although the hosts have a slight advantage in the Girona – Espanyol Barcelona betting odds, the table situation suggests a completely different starting position for this duel.
Girona is one of only three La Liga teams still waiting for their first win of the season and is at the bottom of the table with two points (20th). The Pericos, who have had a furious start to the season, are the visitors on the next matchday. The current league table (4th) should please those in charge at RCDE.
A certain skepticism towards the visitors is evident in the Girona vs. Espanyol Barcelona odds and is understandable. The Blue and Whites have yet to win away from home.
Girona – Espanyol Barcelona Head-to-head record / H2H record
Girona won the three previous matches against Espanyol Barcelona at home. During the last two encounters at Montilivi, there were “over 2.5 goals” in each game (9 in total). The Blanquivermells scored at least two goals in two consecutive home games against RCDE (6 in total).
The Pericos have had two difficult away games this season. First, head coach Manolo Gonzales and his team took a point from their away game against Real Sociedad (2-2). The subsequent away game against Real Madrid was then lost without scoring (0-2).
Girona – Espanyol Barcelona Tip
Espanyol’s offense is interesting and promising, helping them get into some really good scoring positions. So far, the visitors have averaged 0.15 xG per shot – the second-best in La Liga.
At Montilivi, Gonzales’s team will face the weakest defense in the Spanish Primera Division (13.9 xGA), which has already suffered some heavy defeats on many match days. Unwise decisions in defense have already led to three red cards for Girona and gifted their opponents two penalties.
The goal difference from the previous three La Liga home games is causing great annoyance among the Gironistes (1:9) and has the club officials expecting the worst in the duel with the fourth-placed team. However, it is not yet entirely clear to what extent these results have been influenced by the negative course of the games.
With their backs against the wall, we believe the hosts are capable of scoring one or more goals; after all, Espanyol also found themselves at the bottom of the table until the end of last season. If you are unsure, a free bet without deposit is a good option, as it eliminates the risk.
