Girona vs Real Madrid preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

This match is a fight for survival for Girona as they look for their second win in five matches. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will want to extend their stay on the summit of the league table with a win in this match.

Despite sitting 18th on the table, Girona enters this match with positive results from their last two games. Michel's men were 1-0 victors against Alaves before picking a point in their last match against Betis that ended 1-1.

Although a very difficult task, the host must avoid defeat if they want to stay above the relegation zone for at least another week. Picking a point is possible at home since their visitors dropped points in their last two league matches.

The title race is keenly contested, and Los Blancos must ensure to hold their guard to maintain the number one spot. Thanks to 4 brilliant goals from Mbappe in midweek, Madrid were able to get their first win in four games.

Despite the French striker's stellar performances, Real Madrid has not really had their season as smoothly as it would want it. However, this match provides the opportunity to keep the pressure on other title contenders in the league.

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As expected, Real Madrid is the dominant team in the H2H featuring Girona. The table leaders have won 8 out of their 12 meetings (D1, L3). Girona were unable to score a goal in their last four H2H matches.

The last time the Gironistes won a game against Madrid was a 4-2 victory in this same stadium. Until recently (the last four games), matches involving these two teams always ended up with both teams on the score sheet.

Michel has a couple of players who will be missing in action due to various degrees of injury. The coach will be without key players like Alejandro Frances, Thomas Lemar, David Lopez, Daley Blind, and Ricard Artero.

The coach will most likely stick to the same squad and formation he used in the match against Betis. We expect to see Vladyslav Vanat lead the attack line.

For Madrid, Xabi Alonso will still have to wait a bit longer for the return of Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal, who are still sidelined with injuries.

We should expect to see Jude Bellingham get into the starting lineup after being benched in the UCL match against Olympiacos due to minor discomfort. As usual, Mbappe will lead the attack, assisted by Vinicius Jr.

Girona vs Real Madrid probable lineups

Girona (4-2-3-1): Gazzaniga; Rincon, Martinez, Moreno, Reis; Martin, Witsel; Ounahi, Gil, Tsygankov; Vanat

Real Madrid (4-3-1-2): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Tchouameni, Carreras; Camavinga, Valverde, Guler; Bellingham; Vinicius, Mbappe​

As a team with the worst defensive record in the league, the defence line of the host will be wary of Madrid's sharp attackers. You can bet on Livescorebet that Xabi Alonso's team will get all three points in this match.

Another typical betting option for this fixture is staking on a high number of goals, as you should expect to see the creative partnership of Arda Guler and Mbappe in front of the goal.

Prediction: Girona 0-3 Real Madrid

• Bet on Real Madrid to win

• ​Over 2.5 goals

• Kylian Mbappe to score.