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Girona vs Barcelona: Predictions, tips & betting odds

Saturday afternoon sees a Catalan derby at the Estadio Montilivi in La Liga as Barcelona make the short trip to face Girona.

Xavi Hernandez's men have a chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to six points, with their nearest rivals Real Madrid not playing until Sunday and the Blaugrana are clear favourites to claim their 15th league win of the season.

Girona vs Barcelona latest odds

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The visitors are offered at 4/7 (1.57) with bet365 to pick up three points, while Girona are priced at 4/1 (5.00).

The side coached by Michel are unbeaten in their last five home matches in La Liga and have played some entertaining football.

The draw is offered at 10/3 (4.33).

Girona vs Barcelona first goal scorer odds

Robert Lewandowski suspended for the clash, meaning Ansu Fati is likely to lead the line and the Spain forward is priced at 9/2 (5.50) to score first.

Ousmane Dembele has been in excellent form recently and scored the only goal of the game in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in the Copa Del Rey.

The 25-year-old can be backed at 11/2 (6.50) to open the scoring once more, while the shortest priced player for the hosts is veteran Uruguayan striker Cristhian Stuani at 6/1 (7.00).

Girona vs Barcelona preview

Girona have not kept a clean sheet all season, with the only other side failing to record a shutout being Elche who are 11 points adrift at the bottom of the table.

That Girona are comfortably in 11th place despite their poor defensive record is testament to the amount of goals they have been able to net this term, they are currently the fifth top scorers in the Spanish topflight.

Barcelona boast the meanest defence in the division having given up just six goals all season, yet both teams to score has paid out in 14 of Girona's last 15 La Liga matches and backing a repeat this weekend should certainly appeal.

Girona vs Barcelona tips and predictions

Both teams to score is on offered at 3/4 (1.75) while combining this selection with over 2.5 goals sees the odds rise to 11/10 (2.10).

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Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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