The Matchday 3 La Liga clash between Girona and Sevilla will take place on August 30 at the Montilivi Stadium. Girona vs. Sevilla: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Girona
The Catalans have had the worst start to the new season, immediately finding themselves at the bottom of the standings. The club lost at home to Rayo Vallecano (1-3) and was thrashed away by Villarreal with a score of 0-5. Michel Sanchez's side has now lost four consecutive matches, with a goal difference of 3-15 in these encounters.
- The team has managed only 2 wins in their last 18 La Liga matches (4 draws and 12 losses).
- The club has conceded first in 11 of their last 14 league matches.
- At home, the Catalans have failed to score more than one goal in seven consecutive La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Girona (4-3-3)
Vladislav Krapivtsov – Daley Blind, Ladislav Krejci, Vitor Reis, Hugo Rincon – Yangel Herrera, Joel Roca, John Solis – Dauda Camara, Viktor Tsygankov, Portu.
Defender Ladislav Krejci has transferred to Wolverhampton. The team also acquired forward Vladislav Vanat.
Sevilla
Matias Almeyda's side, along with four other clubs, have not yet earned any points. Like the Catalans, Sevilla lost both opening rounds, albeit by a narrow margin. First, they were defeated away by Athletic (2-3), and then at home, they fell to Getafe – 1-2. Sevilla is on a four-match losing streak in the league, conceding at least two goals in each game.
- In their last 13 La Liga matches, Sevilla has claimed only 1 victory (2 draws and 10 losses).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of Sevilla's last 7 league games.
- The team is on a six-match losing streak away in the league.
Predicted lineup for Sevilla (3-4-3)
Orjan Nyland – Kike Salas, Andres Castrin, Jose Carmona – Ruben Vargas, Lucien Agoume, Juanlu Sanchez, Nemanja Gudelj – Chidera Ejuke, Dodi Lukebakio, Akor Adams.
Referee
Miguel Angel Ortiz (Spain)
Matches – 20 (La Liga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 74;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 15%.
Girona vs. Sevilla: Match Prediction
This is a meeting of two struggling teams this season, both in poor form. Both clubs have been losing frequently and conceding a lot of goals, and they seem likely to be battling for survival in the current championship. In such a match, both teams will aim not only to earn their first points but also to secure a victory. Therefore, expect an entertaining and high-scoring affair.
Both teams have been conceding too many goals, both at home and away. Girona has managed just one clean sheet in their last 11 home matches in La Liga. Meanwhile, Sevilla has conceded in their last six away league games. Given the defensive performances of both clubs at the start of the season, it's likely they will concede again in this encounter. Notably, both teams have scored in their last three meetings at Montilivi in La Liga.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
