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Prediction: Girona vs Arsenal – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Arsenal win & Under 4.5 goals

Best Odds: 21/20

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Simply looking to make another Champions League statement on Wednesday night, Arsenal will travel to Catalonia when they meet a struggling Girona.

Girona

Starting with the hosts, while Girona might have book an iconic Champions League ticket last season after claiming a bronze medal finish among Spain’s elite, Michel’s side have endured a public European struggle. Falling to a 1-0 loss away at Italian giants AC Milan last week, the Catalonia-based outfit have lost six of their seven Champions League appearances so far this season. Already watching their play-off dreams go up in smoke, Girona have continued to show some extended issues. Failing to pick up any kind of momentum last weekend as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Rayo Vallecano, Wednesday’s hosts have now lost each of their previous three showdowns across all competitions. It should also be highlighted, Michel’s downbeat squad have lost three of their last four appearances at the Estadi Montilivi.

Girona Team News

Picking up a first-half muscle injury away at Rayo Vallecano over the weekend, former Manchester United defender Daley Blind is set to miss out here. Dealing with a recent ankle issue, ex-Real Madrid starlet Miguel Gutierrez is seen as a major doubt on Wednesday night.

Despite notching just a single strike since arriving from Villarreal on a season-long loan switch, Arnaut Danjuma will be hoping to keep his spot leading the line. Former Tottenham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga will start between the sticks in Catalonia.

Arsenal

As for the visitors, while Arsenal might have seen their Premier League title dreams take a major blow, the Gunners are enjoying a recent flurry. Dragging themselves to a 1-0 victory away at relegation scrappers Wolves last weekend, Mikel Arteta’s side have collected 10 points from their previous four appearances across all competitions. Last seen in Champions League action storming their way to a routine 3-0 romp against Dinamo Zagreb, the Gunners will simply be looking to lay down another European marker here. Recording back-to-back clean sheets for the first time since the middle of December, Arsenal have also not suffered a single defeat away from north London since returning from November’s international break. Mustering 16 points from their seven Champions League showdowns this season, Arteta’s side should be relishing a trip to Catalonia on Wednesday night.

Arsenal Team News

Undergoing hamstring surgery last month, Arsenal will once again be without attacking talisman Bukayo Saka on Wednesday night. While Myles Lewis-Skelly might have been shown a controversial red card against Wolves last weekend, the 18-year-old sensation is free to feature here.

Suffering a long-term knee injury against Manchester United earlier in the month, ex-Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus will miss the remainder of the season. Recording four Champions League strikes this year, German international Kai Havertz should be deployed in a false nine role.

Girona vs Arsenal Key Factors to Consider

    • Arsenal have collected 16 points from their seven Champions League appearances this season.
    • Girona have lost six of their seven Champions League showdowns this year.
    • Likewise, Wednesday’s hosts have lost seven of their last nine matchups across all competitions.
    • Arsenal have not suffered a single defeat away from the Emirates since returning from November’s international break.
    • Girona have lost three of their previous four showdowns at the Estadi Montilivi.

    Conclusion

    Claiming what was a routine 3-0 victory against Dinamo Zagreb last week, Arsenal will simply be looking to make another Champions League statement here. Not suffering a single defeat away from north London since returning from November’s international break, the Gunners should be smelling a golden opportunity here. With Girona enduring a public European crisis this season and losing six of their seven Champions League appearances, Arteta’s side are rightfully installed as a standout contender.

    Verdict: Arsenal win & Under 4.5 goals

    Best Odds: 21/20

    Bookmaker: Dachbet

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Tom Dunstan


    Formerly of The Independent, Tom has spent the past six years as one of our senior writers and betting experts. Alongside working with numerous publications from across the globe, Tom also graduated from the University of Falmouth in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media.
    Spending almost the past decade working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, he has also spent time featuring in sports radio. Tom can be followed on Instagram - @iamtomdunstan

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