Sevilla vs. Girona La Liga Match Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
Sevilla is set to face off against Girona in an exciting La Liga clash this Sunday at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium. Both teams have had a mixed start to the season and will be eager to secure a crucial victory. Let’s delve into the predictions, team news, and possible lineups for this highly anticipated match.
Match Preview
Garcia Pimienta, the Sevilla boss, has had a challenging start to the season with his team only managing to secure two points from their first three matches. They kicked off their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Las Palmas and suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Villarreal at home. Sevilla missed out on their first win of the season in a goalless draw against Mallorca, extending their winless streak to seven league games.
Currently sitting in 17th place, Sevilla is determined to turn their fortunes around and secure their first victory of the season. To achieve this, they will have to overcome Girona, a team they haven’t beaten since December 2018. Girona, on the other hand, has had a busy summer with several key departures and new additions to their squad.
Despite a slow start to the season, Girona bounced back with a commanding 4-0 win over Osasuna in their first home game. They will be looking to build on this momentum and secure their first away win of the season against Sevilla. With an impressive record of winning their last five matches against Sevilla, Girona will be a tough opponent for the struggling Andalusian side.
Team News
Sevilla will be without attacker Suso due to a knee injury, while Saul Niguez will serve a one-match suspension after receiving a red card in the last game. Kike Salas, Juanlu, Lucien Agoume, and Isaac Romero are all pushing for recalls, and Lucas Ocampos is set to return to the lineup.
Girona, on the other hand, is missing Richard Artero and Jastin due to injuries, while Valery Fernandez is a doubt for the match. Midfielder Yangel Herrera, who picked up a knock in the last game, is expected to be available for selection. Coach Michel might make tactical changes for the upcoming match, possibly switching to a 4-3-3 formation to strengthen the midfield.
Possible Lineups
Sevilla:
Nyland; Carmona, Nyland, Salas, Pedrosa; Juanlu, Lokonga, Agoume; Lukebakio, Ocampos, Romero
Girona:
Gazzaniga; Frances, Lopez, Blind, Gutierrez; Herrera, Romeu, Martin; Tsygankov, Gil, Ruiz
Prediction
We predict a closely contested match between Sevilla and Girona, with both teams eager to secure a crucial win. While Sevilla will be determined to break their winless streak, Girona’s recent form and strong record against Sevilla make them a formidable opponent. We foresee a 2-2 draw, with both teams sharing the points in what promises to be an exciting La Liga showdown.