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Barcelona vs Girona | Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:15 AM EDT |
Barcelona odds | -589 |
Girona odds | +660 |
Draw | +1100 |
Both teams to score | Yes -143, No +116 |
Barcelona vs Girona Preview and Team News
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona couldn’t have asked for a worse week of results before the October international break, as they lost to PSG 1-2 and Sevilla 1-4, looking overmatched both times.
On top of that, Lamine Yamal suffered a new groin injury, and his availability for the clash against Girona remains uncertain, though recent updates suggest he’s trending in the right direction. Barcelona’s complicated injury situation means that there’s a big chance the team won’t be at full strength here.
❗𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦
Robert Lewandowski has suffered a muscle tear in the biceps femoris of his left thigh.His recovery time will depend on how the injury evolves. pic.twitter.com/oMA9stH1s6
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 14, 2025
Even if Barça deal with a few absences, with the likes of Raphinha, Joan García, and others also out, they should still be considered as massive favourites. The defeat against Sevilla was their first of the 2025-26 campaign at the domestic level, and their ability to find the back of the net can’t be underestimated. Barcelona have scored at least once in their 10 competitive matches this season.
With an average of 2.75 goals per LaLiga fixture, it’s hard to see the Blaugrana taking another misstep when facing Girona, who happen to have one of the worst defences in the league. Even if Barcelona aren’t at full strength, they couldn’t have asked for a better opponent to snap their incipient two-game losing streak.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Girona (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; Pedri, de Jong; Yamal, Fermín López, Rashford; Lewandowski.
Girona Team News
Girona might not sit at the bottom of the 2025-26 Liga standings after clinching their first victory of the campaign with a 2-1 win over Valencia just before the October international break.
However, wins and losses aren’t the only method to determine just how good a squad have been. And across most metrics, the Blanquivermells have been one of the weakest sides in the 2025-26 edition of LaLiga, particularly on defence.
Even though the 2-1 win over Valencia was a step in the right direction, the same as their three-game undefeated run (W1, D2), they must do something about their defensive woes.
🔜 #BarçaGirona ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/NkeXWF6tK6
— Girona FC (@GironaFC) October 14, 2025
Facing Barcelona is far from ideal for a club that have allowed a league-high 17 goals in only eight matches. They are the only team with an average higher than 2.0 goals conceded per league fixture in 2025-26.
Girona aren’t able to overcome their defensive shortcomings with attacking power, as their five goals so far rank second-worst in the league. The issues are noticeable on both sides of the ball, and based on their play this season, it’d probably take a miracle for them to even snatch a point out of this Catalan derby. Their head-to-head record doesn’t help, as Girona lost both clashes against Barcelona in 2024-25 by identical 4-1 scores.
Girona predicted lineup vs Barcelona (3-4-2-1): Gazzaniga; Arnau Martínez, Vítor Reis, Blind; Rincón, Solís, Witsel, Alex Moreno; Asprilla, Bryan Gil; Vanat.
Barcelona vs Girona Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:15 AM EDT
- Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Last match: Barcelona 4:1 Girona (March 30, 2025, LaLiga)
Barcelona vs Girona Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Barcelona to win with -2.5 handicap
- Odds: +112 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Girona
This is one of the most one-sided fixtures in the upcoming round of LaLiga. Barcelona have been one of the best teams in the campaign and have all the looks of a title contender, while Girona currently sit in the relegation zone.
Unless the Blanquivermells produce a dramatic turnaround in form, they might spend most of the 2025-26 campaign involved in the race to avoid relegation.
Next challenge: Girona 📆 pic.twitter.com/tT3DyWAByP
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 13, 2025
The gap in quality between the two squads is massive, and it’s fair to say that Barcelona also have a clear tactical edge. Their three-man forward line is bound to pose all kinds of challenges to Girona’s three centre-backs. The Blanquivermells have endured defensive problems against most LaLiga clubs, and that is unlikely to change here.
With that in mind, any other result that’s not an easy win for the Blaugrana will be a complete surprise. Girona have lost by at least two goals in each of their four defeats in 2025-26, and Barcelona should take advantage of their woes at the back to deliver a bounce-back performance after their two straight defeats before the break.
Barcelona vs Girona Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score – no
- Odds: +116 (Tonybet)
The last four matches between these two clubs have seen both sides find the back of the net. However, that was when Girona were a competitive squad that could pose a challenge to others. The 2025-26 edition of the team, as depleted as it is, shouldn’t pose much of a threat to Barcelona’s elite defensive line.
Expect the Blaugrana to win here while keeping a clean sheet. They’ve managed that in three of their eight LaLiga fixtures, while Girona have failed to find the back of the net in four of their eight.
Barcelona vs Girona: Where to Watch (Canada)
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