Barcelona aim to bounce back from a disappointing result as they return to Spanish La Liga action with a home matchup against Girona on Monday. Barcelona (23-2-2) were ousted from the Copa del Rey by rival Real Madrid on Wednesday. They entered the semifinal second-leg match with a 1-0 aggregate lead but were routed 4-0 by Los Blancos at the Camp Nou. Now they will try to regain momentum, and they entered the weekend leading second-place Real by 12 points in La Liga's table. Girona (9-7-11), in their third season all-time in the top flight, and first since 2019, sit 11th in the table and are seven points clear of the relegation zone.
Monday's kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET in Barcelona, Spain. Caesars Sportsbook lists Barcelona as -330 favorites (risk $330 to win $100) in its latest Barcelona vs. Girona odds. Girona are +850 underdogs, a draw is priced at +430 and the over/under for total goals is 3.5. Before locking in any Barcelona vs. Girona picks or bets, you need to see the Spanish La Liga predictions from proven soccer insider Martin Green.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Green is 67-73-1 (+3.02 units) on his SportsLine soccer picks in 2023, and he is 42-46 in his predictions on England's league and domestic cup competitions.
Now, Green has broken down the Barcelona vs. Girona matchup from every angle. You can head to SportsLine to see the picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Girona vs. Barcelona:
- Barcelona vs. Girona spread: Barcelona -1.5 (-120)
- Barcelona vs. Girona over/under: 3.5 goals
- Barcelona vs. Girona money line: Barcelona -330, Girona +850, Draw +430
- BAR: Barca have outscored their past 10 league opponents 17-3.
- GIR: They have conceded 14 goals in their past seven road games.
- Barcelona vs. Girona picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Barcelona
The Blaugrana have been the league's best team on both ends all season, and that has been especially true at Camp Nou. They are 11-2-0 at home, with a 27-2 advantage in goals. They are a league-best plus-44 in goal differential overall on the strength of a defense that has yielded just nine goals in 27 matches. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is the league's leader by a wide margin in clean sheets (20) and save percentage (88.7). Of course, it helps that Barca hold the ball almost 63% of the time and have allowed just 235 shots and 60 on net, all easily the best in La Liga.
The hosts will be eager to atone for their poor finishing form in Wednesday's match. Girona have yielded 42 goals, sixth-most in the league, and are minus-6 in road goal differential (17-23). Only 10 of the visitors' 34 points have come from away matches (2-4-7). The Blaugrana certainly have the firepower to pile up goals, and they could be looking to make a statement. Robert Lewandowski leads the league with 17 goals, and Ansu Fati (four) and Ferran Torres (three) are among many lethal options.
Why you should back Girona
The Blanquivermells have been surprisingly competitive after making their way to the top flight through the playoffs last year. They were expected to be headed right back down after finishing sixth in the Segunda Division in 2021-22. Yet they have been piling up goals, with their 42 so far ranking fourth in the league. Eight players have scored at least twice, led by Cristhian Stuani (seven goals) and Valentin Castellanos (six).
They also put up a serious fight in the last meeting, a 1-0 loss where they equaled Barca's eight shots and had a 3-2 deficit in attempts on target. Girona will be rested and healthy, while Barca are still recovering from an emotional midweek loss to their rivals. Girona have three victories and a draw from their past six matches. They scored at least twice in five of them, including a 6-2 victory against Almeria.
How to make Barcelona vs. Girona picks
Green has scrutinized the Girona vs. Barcelona match from every angle, and he is leaning Over on the goal total. He provides three other confident best bets, including a strong handicap play, and his full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing those picks here.
So, who wins Barcelona vs. Girona in Monday's La Liga matchup? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Girona vs Barcelona, all from the European soccer expert who knows the sport inside and out.
