Girona and Feyenoord square off in a Champions League fixture on Wednesday with both teams looking to bounce back from opening day defeats. Neither side has been at their best lately and with both teams showing similar form, they could be set to cancel each other out.
Girona began their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 defeat to French side PSG. Manager Michel Sanchez set the Spaniards up to nullify the Ligue 1 Champions and they would have earned a draw but for a late goalkeeping error from Paulo Gazzaniga.
While the performance showed promise, the result is consistent with Girona’s recent showings as they are winless in their last five matches. There have been three defeats in that run, although they battled to a 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo last weekend.
It was an even worse outing for Feyenoord in their opening fixture as they were hammered 4-0 at home by Bayer Leverkusen. They were often far too exposed at the back and also failed to make their few chances count.
Like Girona, Feyenoord have been far from their best this season, although they have suffered just the one defeat across all competitions. Brian Priske’s men have picked up one win from their last five matches and were held to a 1-1 draw by NEC in the Eredivisie last weekend.
How the bookies view it: Bookies backing Girona
Girona have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at evens by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Feyenoord is valued at 11/5 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 12/5 for a draw.
Head to head: No previous meetings
This will be the first ever meeting between Girona and Feyenoord.
Players to watch: Eyes on Ruiz
Abel Ruiz has looked decent this season, although he has just two goals so far. The striker could be worth keeping an eye on for Girona and is priced at 9/5 by Betfred to get on the score sheet.
Igor Paixao is often exciting going forward for Feyenoord and could be worth keeping an eye on. The Brazilian forward has two goals in his last four away matches and is priced at 11/4 by Betfred to find the net on Wednesday.
Probable line-ups
Girona have no major injuries or suspensions and should stick with Ruiz leading the line on Wednesday. Yangel Herrera was on target at the weekend and should keep his place in midfield while David Lopez is likely to come in for Daley Blind.
Feyenoord will be without striker Santiago Gimenez, who is currently sidelined with injury. Ayase Ueda could be the one tasked with leading the line alongside Paixao and Ibrahim Osman while David Hancko should continue at the back.
Girona: Gazzaniga, Frances, Lopez, Krejci, Gutierrez, Martin, Romeu, Tsygankov, Herrera, Danjuma, Ruiz
Feyenoord: Wellenreuther, Lotomba, Beelen, Hancko, Smal, Milambo, Hwang, Timber, Osman, Paixao, Ueda
Anything else catch the eye?
Girona and Feyenoord have been unconvincing at the back this season and with both teams also showing some attacking quality, goals could be expected. Over 4.5 goals is priced at 7/2 by Betfred, who is also offering 13/8 for over 3.5 goals.
Both teams have had some late showings in recent weeks, so the second half could be tipped to produce the most goals at evens with Betfred.
This UEFA Champions League match between Girona and Feyenoord will be played on Oct 2, 2024 and kick off at 17:45. Check below for our tipsters best Girona vs Feyenoord prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
