LaLiga is back! After the international break, all eyes are on Barcelona as they prepare to host Girona at the Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc. Barca are hungry for a win to potentially snatch the top spot, depending on Real Madrid's result.
Their last outing saw a painful 4-1 defeat against Sevilla, with goals from Alexis Sánchez, Isaac Romero, José Ángel Carmona, and Akor Adams. Marcus Rashford managed a consolation goal for Barcelona. This loss leaves them in second place with 19 points.
Girona, on the other hand, secured a valuable 2-1 victory against Valencia, thanks to goals from Vladyslav Vanat and Arnau Martínez. However, they'll be playing with nine men after Iván Martín and Alejandro Francés received red cards. They currently sit near the bottom of the table.
Barcelona's manager, Hansi Flick, faces a selection headache with several key players sidelined through injury. Gavi Páez, Lamine Yamal, Joan García, Raphinha Dias, Dani Olmo, and Robert Lewandowski are all unavailable. Ferran Torres is doubtful, but there's hope that Fermín López might be fit to feature.
AI Predicts a Barcelona Victory
According to Opta's AI, Barcelona are strong favourites to win. The supercomputer gives Hansi Flick's side a 75.2% chance of victory, with a 13.9% chance of a draw and only a 10.9% chance of a Girona win. In fact, Opta even predicts a 4-1 scoreline!
Key Match Details
- Match: FC Barcelona vs Girona
- Date: Saturday, October 18th
- Venue: Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc
Will the AI be correct? Tune in to find out!