Currently placed in third position and on the cusp of their inaugural appearance in the UEFA Champions League, Girona stands out as a formidable force in La Liga, having amassed an impressive 71 points after 33 rounds—joining the ranks of Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid in this elite category. Despite facing a formidable opponent in this fixture, Girona enters with a sense of assurance, having secured three victories in their last four matches (with one loss). However, their track record against the top three teams—Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid—reveals a vulnerability, as they have conceded at least twice in all their encounters with these sides, registering two wins and three losses.
Girona's recent triumph, a 4-2 victory in the previous encounter against their upcoming opponents, is a testament to their strength, especially at home where they have enjoyed an impressive 12-match unbeaten streak (winning 10 and drawing 2). The team's attacking prowess has been a key factor in their success, as evidenced by their consistent ability to score at least two goals in six of their last eight matches at home, solidifying their status as La Liga's top-scoring home team with 42 goals.
On the other side, the visiting team has already secured qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League but finds themselves trailing league leaders Real Madrid by a considerable 11-point margin. While their current standing in the top two is not guaranteed, they aim to fend off their pursuers, who are trailing by just two points. Despite their recent setbacks, the visiting team can draw strength from their favorable head-to-head record (four wins, two draws, one loss) against Girona, even though they haven't emerged victorious in their last two encounters (one draw, one loss).
Barcelona, the visiting team, boasts an impressive away record this season with just one loss in their travels (nine wins, six draws, one loss). This season marks the first time since 2018/19 that Barcelona have endured so few defeats on the road at this stage of the campaign. It's worth noting that their solitary away loss came against the league leaders, Real Madrid, while they have struggled against top-four opponents on the road, losing three out of five matches (winning two, losing three).