Real Madrid vs Girona Prediction & Betting Tips (10 February)

The only leader now following their victory obtained late in the day against Getafe 0-2, Real Madrid has the opportunity this evening to bring La Liga and its opponent to their knees with a five-point lead. This is probably the title match for the Merengue who still have to blame themselves for their poor performance against Atlético Madrid last weekend at the Bernabéu 1-1. A meeting smoothly led by Ancelotti's men who saw their neighbor Rojiblancos come back to score against the run of play in added time. This season, in all competitions, Real Madrid have only lost twice, once in the league against Atlético 3-1 and in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, always at Wanda and always against Atléti 4-2 after extra time. On the other side of the median, we find a title contender who was absolutely not expected at this level this season, Girona.

The Catalan team is simply 2nd in La Liga and a success at the Bernabéu would cause a sensation because they would go alone to the top of the championship. Like the Merengue, the Blanquivermells failed to get the 3 points last weekend by coming up against a tenacious Real Sociedad team at home 0-0. Finally, again like the capital's players, the Catalans have only lost twice this season in all competitions.

The hard blows keep coming within Casa Blanca. In addition to the repeated absences of Courtois (return at the end of March/beginning of April), Militao (resumption) or even Alaba (end of season), she must now compose without Nacho (work away from the group) but Rüdiger and Vinicius Jr are good there. Aurélien Tchouaméni is currently helping out as central defender and will face the Ukrainian serial scorer, Dovbyk. For the rest, we will find the same usual elements with Kroos, Modric, Valverde, Camavinga. Mention the important season of Joselu (7 goals in La Liga) and the English diamond Jude Bellingham (co-top scorer in La Liga with 14 goals).

On the side of Girona, a little hiccup at the moment since the direct competitor to Jude Bellingham for the title of top scorer in Liga, Dovbyk (14 pawns in the league) is not certain of taking part in the game. In addition, crucial boys like the experienced Blind (ex-Ajax/Bayern) and the important Yangel Herrera (holding midfielder, 4 goals in La Liga) will be suspended for accumulations of yellow cards. Victim of a ruptured cruciate ligament, Toni Villa will be OUT like David Lopez (shin injury, probable return at the end of February). Absent from the match sheets since the start of the season, Jastin and Roca will probably be absent once again.