Girona Aims for Third Straight Win Against Struggling Sevilla

GIRONA, Spain — Girona FC will look to secure their third consecutive La Liga victory as they host Sevilla FC at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Saturday afternoon. The match, scheduled for 1 p.m. local time, pits the eighth-placed Girona against 13th-placed Sevilla in a crucial mid-season clash.

Girona, known as the White and Reds, have accumulated 28 points from 19 matches this season, boasting a record of eight wins, four draws, and seven defeats. Their recent form has been strong, with back-to-back victories over Real Valladolid and Alaves to close out 2024 and begin 2025. A last-gasp winner against Alaves on January 13 kept their momentum alive.

Sevilla, meanwhile, are struggling to find consistency. With 23 points from 19 games, they sit just five points above the relegation zone. Their last outing ended in a 1-1 draw with Valencia, where a late equalizer denied them a much-needed win. Sevilla’s away form has been particularly poor, with just one La Liga victory on the road this season.

Girona’s dominance in recent head-to-head matchups adds another layer of intrigue. They have won their last five league encounters against Sevilla, with their last defeat in this fixture dating back to December 2018. Sevilla’s task is further complicated by their underwhelming 2023-24 campaign, where they finished 14th—their worst La Liga performance since being relegated in 1999-2000.

In terms of team news, Girona will be without several key players due to injuries, including a hamstring issue sidelining one of their starters. Sevilla also face selection challenges, with multiple players potentially unavailable. Despite these setbacks, both teams are expected to field competitive lineups, with Girona’s attacking prowess and Sevilla’s defensive resilience likely to shape the contest.

Girona’s possible starting lineup includes Gazzaniga in goal, supported by a midfield featuring Van de Beek and Herrera. Sevilla, on the other hand, may rely on Nyland between the posts, with Lukebakio and Romero leading their attack.

As the teams prepare for kickoff, Girona will aim to solidify their push for a top-six finish, while Sevilla seeks to climb out of the lower half of the table. With both sides eager for points, Saturday’s clash promises to be a tightly contested affair.