Girona vs Real Betis Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Girona vs Real Betis on and what time does it start? Girona vs Real Betis will take place on Sunday 31st March, 2024 – 15:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Girona vs Real Betis? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Girona vs Real Betis on in the UK? Girona vs Real Betis will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Girona vs Real Betis in the UK? Girona vs Real Betis can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
GIRONA
Prior to the international break, Michel had to question the hunger of his players to suggest they must be aware and know that they still have something historic to play for before the end of the season, even though the chances of winning the title have dwindled, they could and should still ensure a top four finish and UEFA Champions League qualification.
The Catalans went into the aforementioned break on the back of a 1-0 loss to Getafe meaning they have now suffered four defeats in their last six La Liga matches. They have been arguably the story of the season in the whole of European football, despite being a part of the City Football Group, with their 29 matches consisting of 93 goals so far this season.
REAL BETIS
Former Malaga, Real Madrid, Manchester City and West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini is under a little bit of pressure down in Andalusia with Real Betis heading into the March international break on the back of some really poor form. They are in danger of slipping out of the top seven and the European spots in La Liga.
Their most recent outing was a 2-0 loss to a struggling Rayo Vallecano side up in the capital city at Vallecas and that was their third successive defeat in the league. Betis also suffered a shock two-legged loss to Dinamo Zagreb in the knockout playoffs of the UEFA Europa Conference League last month, too, and that means they have won just one of their last seven matches in all competitions.
THE TEAM NEWS
GIRONA
Winger Savio is missing through suspension for this weekend, with Miguel Gutierrez also unavailable due to injury, whilst David Garcia and Yangel Hererra are among those that are doubtful.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Gazzaniga; Couto, E. Garcia, Juanpe, Blind; Martin, A. Garcia; Portu, Torre, Tsygankov; Dovbyk
UNAVAILABLE: Savio (Suspended), Gutierrez (Injured), Artero (Injured), Casals (Injured), Villa (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Lopez (Injured), David Garcia (Injured), Herrera (Injured)
REAL BETIS
Real Betis have key issues for this weekend such as Youssouf Sabaly, Marc Roca and Marc Bartra; whilst Hector Bellerin and Cedric Bakambu are doubtful.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Silva; Ruibal, Pezzella, Riad, Miranda; Rodriguez, Cardoso; Fornals, Fekir, Ayoze Perez; Willian Jose
UNAVAILABLE: Sabaly (Injured), Marc Roca (Injured), Bartra (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Bellerin (Injured), Bakambu (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
With a couple of weeks to realign their hopes and expectations for the remainder of this season, Girona should come back from the break with a renewed sense of achieving something special – which finishing in the top four and should be motivation enough. They face a weak Real Betis side that have been in terrible form so that, as well as their home advantage, means they are the team to back on Sunday afternoon.
TIP: GIRONA TO WIN
