Girona vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips (23 November)

We were talking about the Champions League and the championship but very honestly, does this Girona team really have a future in C1? The question will have to be asked internally. The championship remains crucial when you don't have a very large squad, and especially when you have such a crowded infirmary. The Catalans are 10th in La Liga at the start of this day, and they have found a semblance of a "positive attitude" by winning their last two matches against Leganes 4-3 , and against Getafe, still undefeated at home, before the break 0 -1 . Having just been promoted back to the elite, Espanyol will give everything to secure their place next April. The task is obviously heavy for the Llobregat players but doable with a little ambition. On the other hand, you will have to be uncompromising, especially at home.

This is not the case since in the last three matches at home, the Pericos have lost twice against Sevilla FC 0-2 , and Villarreal 1-2. From a more global point of view, the Catalans remain on three successive losses in the league. A series which started on the pitch of Athletic Bilbao 4-1, for the reception of FC Sevilla therefore, and in the derby against FC Barcelona 3-1 . In the ranking, the evening visitors occupied the red zone at the start of this day 18th. 

Hard blow for midfielder Yangel Herrera who returned injured from the international break with Venezuela. The latter scored his second goal of the season in the league against Getafe. The medical point is busy, really busy. Before the break, there were no less than eleven major players on the pro squad injured. Starting with Artero, the rookie Asprilla, the striker Danjuma (on loan from Villarreal), the major defenders Frances, and Krejci, the starting midfielder Ivan Martin, Misehouy, the winger Portu, the striker and international hopeful Abel Ruiz, Solis Romero , and the Ukrainian Tsygankov.

Finally, despite his 38 records, Stuani (4 goals in 9 appearances in La Liga) is still present and operational for Michel (coach). Still suffering from his cruciate ligament rupture, Exposito will be out today like of Calero, of Kumbulla (out with injury against FC Barcelona before the break), of Gragera, and of Pol Lozano, all injured. One of the main architects of the rise in La Liga, Puado (4 goals in D1 this season) does not miss the start of the season and remains the main strike force of the Catalans.