Real Madrid
- Real Madrid sit second in LaLiga on 69 points from 30 games, 32 points ahead of 12th-placed Girona FC on 37.
- With Los Merengues chasing European qualification and Míchel’s men needing to survive, plenty will be on the line on Friday.
- It is no surprise that Real Madrid are strong favourites for the game at 1.23 as they bring some strong form into the game with three wins in their last five in the league.
- The visit of Atletico Madrid last Sunday was a thrilling match that they won 3-2 at home and their midfield was key to the result as Federico Valverde scored three of Madrid’s goals in their last five games.
- Los Merengues have won 13 of their 15 home LaLiga matches this season, losing only two, scoring an average of 2.40 goals and conceding 0.80 per game.
Girona FC
- Girona are also in good form with two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five, but they are a notoriously inconsistent away side.
- Míchel’s side won 1-0 at home to Villarreal in their last LaLiga game and lost to Osasuna on their previous away trip.
- But they have only won three of their 15 away league games, averaging 1.00 goal per away game.
- Girona have found a good outlet in Vladyslav Vanat, who has scored nine in 27 this term, and they are a free-flowing team with Míchel’s tactical flexibility and pressing schemes.
- Girona FC tend to overload the flanks with their wingers and wing-backs, which can lead to some problems against Madrid’s compactness.
- But they can score with their free-flowing game and both teams to score at 1.75 looks very likely.
Head-to-Head
- Madrid have won four and drawn one of the last five LaLiga head-to-head meetings.
- The last matchup finished 1-1 in Girona, but Míchel’s team have not won any of their last two trips to the Bernabeu and are unlikely to do so this time either.
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Kylian Mbappe - 23 goals in 25 LaLiga appearances this season.
- Vladyslav Vanat - nine in 27 this term.
- Federico Valverde - scored three of Madrid’s goals in their last five games.
Betting Insights
- Real Madrid are strong favourites at 1.23.
- Both teams to score is available at 1.75.
- Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.38.
Prediction
- A high-scoring match should be expected here with the odds available for over 2.5 goals at 1.38.
- Madrid have the quality to win it, however, with Kylian Mbappe leading the way and that is reflected in the odds for a home win.
