Real Madrid vs Girona Predictions

Real Madrid vs Girona predictions for this game in Spain’s La Liga. Real Madrid host struggling Girona on Sunday, aiming to bounce back and strengthen their La Liga title bid. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

La Liga | Feb 23, 2025 at 3:15pm UK at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu

Real Madrid vs Girona Predictions

Will Los Blancos Regain Control in the Title Race?

• Vinicius Jr is a major threat at home
  • The Brazilian winger has been directly involved in multiple goals at the Bernabéu this season, thriving in Madrid’s attacking system.
• Girona’s defensive struggles are worsening
  • Michel’s side have conceded in each of their last five league matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Getafe last time out.
• Real Madrid dominate at home
  • Los Blancos have emerged victorious in nine of their last eleven league matches at the Bernabéu, showing their strength on home soil.

Best Bet for Real Madrid vs Girona

As the La Liga title race intensifies, Real Madrid find themselves in a precarious position, with no margin for error when they welcome Girona to the Bernabéu on Sunday. Despite their dominance in European football—having comfortably dispatched Manchester City in the Champions League—Carlo Ancelotti’s side have faltered in the league, picking up just two points from their last three domestic fixtures. Their recent draws against Atletico Madrid and Osasuna, coupled with a shock defeat to Espanyol, have allowed Barcelona to cling onto top spot, leaving Madrid trailing on head-to-head record rather than points.

Girona, on the other hand, are experiencing a turbulent campaign, a stark contrast to the highs of last season. While they finished in the top three last term and secured Champions League football, their current reality is far less glamorous. Sitting 10th in the table, their hopes of returning to European competition are slipping away. They are four points off sixth-placed Rayo Vallecano, but their recent form does not inspire confidence. Michel’s side have suffered six defeats in their last seven games across all competitions, struggling to replicate the fluid attacking football that made them one of the surprises of Spanish football.

With Madrid desperate to keep pace in the title race and Girona battling inconsistency, this match carries enormous significance for both sides. Los Blancos will be expected to take all three points, but as always in La Liga, nothing can be taken for granted.

Best Bet for Real Madrid vs Girona: Vinicius Jr to Score Anytime

At BettingTips4You, we pride ourselves on offering just one carefully selected best bet per match, ensuring a high level of accuracy and accountability. For this encounter, our standout selection is Vinicius Jr to find the back of the net.

The Brazilian winger has been in electric form, and with Jude Bellingham suspended for this clash, the responsibility to provide attacking thrust will fall even more heavily on his shoulders. While Kylian Mbappé stole the headlines in midweek with a devastating hat-trick against Manchester City, Vinicius has been equally important to Madrid’s attacking play. His movement, pace, and ability to exploit defensive weaknesses make him a prime candidate to get on the scoresheet.

Girona’s defensive record offers further encouragement. They have conceded in each of their last five league games, including two goals in their defeat to Getafe last weekend. With key midfielder Yangel Herrera suspended, their ability to shield the defence will be further weakened, providing Vinicius with ample opportunities to exploit gaps in their backline.

Another factor in Wrexham’s favour is their dominance in this particular matchup. They have won the last three meetings between the sides, inMadrid’s home form is another factor to consider. They have won nine of their last eleven league matches at the Bernabéu, scoring freely in most of them. Girona, by contrast, have struggled away from home, picking up just 12 points from 12 matches on their travels this season. Given the defensive frailties on display and the attacking weapons Madrid possess, it is difficult to see how Girona keep them at bay.

“With Bellingham unavailable, Real Madrid’s attacking focus will shift to their wide players. Vinicius Jr thrives in these situations, and against a leaky Girona defence, he should have no trouble getting on the scoresheet.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert Gerard Gabasa

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Predicted Scoreline: Real Madrid 3-1 Girona

While Madrid have struggled for clean sheets at home in recent matches, their attacking firepower should prove too much for Girona. The visitors are capable of snatching a goal, but given their defensive vulnerabilities and Madrid’s urgency to secure three points, a 3-1 victory for the hosts seems the most plausible outcome.

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