SlipsTips examines the Bet Builder market ahead of Barcelona’s clash with Girona in La Liga on Sunday afternoon.
Barcelona vs Girona (Sunday, 15:15)
Barcelona will be bidding to make it nine La Liga wins on the bounce when they go up against Girona on Sunday afternoon.
Hansi Flick’s side strengthened their position at the top of the table with a comfortable 3-0 win over Osasuna on Thursday night.
I successfully backed Barcelona to win that game alongside Robert Lewandowski to score anytime, and I’m more than happy to support the same formula this weekend at a value price.
Barcelona Win
Barcelona will be looking to tighten their stranglehold on the summit and they should prove too hot to handle for Girona. As already alluded to, the Catalan giants are currently enjoying an eight-game winning run in La Liga, scoring multiple goals in six of those triumphs.
In stark contrast, Girona are treading water in mid-table and already look like they have one eye on the beach heading into the final stretch of the season. Michel’s men were held to a 1-1 draw by Valencia last time out, meaning that they are now without a win in each of their last six La Liga matches. The White and Reds fell to a 2-0 defeat at Real Madrid during that six-game sequence and they are expected to suffer a similar fate at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday afternoon. It’s also worth noting that Girona were thumped 4-1 by Barcelona in this season’s reverse fixture.
Robert Lewandowski To Score Anytime
After coming off the bench to score his 23rd league goal of the season on Thursday night, I’m more than happy to round off the Bet Builder by backing Robert Lewandowski to get on the scoresheet again on Sunday. The Polish sharpshooter is set to be restored to the starting XI for the visit of Barca's Catalan rivals Girona this weekend. Moreover, Lewandowski will be rubbing his hands at the prospect of facing a Girona backline that have failed to keep the back door shut in 22 of their 28 La Liga assignments this season so far, including each of their last nine.
Following Thursday night’s 3-0 success against Osasuna, this particular Bet Builder would have now proven profitable in 15 of Barcelona’s 20 La Liga victories this season, including seven of their last eight. Thus, the opportunity to support the same selection again on Sunday at a shade under even-money (1/1) looks too big to ignore.
Recommended Bet
- Barcelona Win
- Robert Lewandowski To Score Anytime
- Bet Builder – 10/11 (Bet 365)
Freelance Sports Writer and Betting Analyst with over five years experience. I’ve written football and darts betting content for some of the biggest betting websites and newspapers in the UK. With a strong passion for the fascinating world of Scottish football, I also regularly feature in Nutmeg, the much-loved Scottish football magazine. Falkirk season ticket holder and avid watcher of football and darts, whether it be UK-based or further afield. Feel free to follow me on X @SlipsTips
GambleAware