Girona vs Arsenal Preview
- Competition: UEFA Champions League.
- Date: Wednesday, January 29.
- Time: 8:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Estadio Montilivi.
Girona vs Arsenal will be the final group game for these two teams in the UEFA Champions League this season and will be played at the Estadio Montilivi on January 29.
The hosts will enter this game in a disappointing 31st place with just three points from seven games. Qualification by any means is impossible now and their elimination is all but a formality at this stage. Girona have won just two of their last five matches across competitions, losing the other three, which have come in consecutive matches. They have scored six and conceded five in this run and lost 2-1 to Rayo Vallecano in their last match in La Liga.
The Gunners, on the other hand, are third in the table with 16 points from seven matches. They need just a draw to secure their place in the next round, but will surely go for the win to keep their momentum. With two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five across competitions, Arsenal seem well-positioned to get their desired result. They oversaw a tough 1-0 win away at Wolves in their last match and will look to draw confidence from that result.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Girona Team News
Manager Michel fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match but they fell to a 2-1 defeat away from home. A few players performed well, while others struggled to keep up. Goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga and defender Daley Blind picked up knocks but should be fit for the next game.
However, they will be without three players. Bryan Gil will miss out as he picked up a red card and is suspended. Ladislav Krejci (hip) and Miguel Gutierrez (shin) will miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.
Arsenal Team News
Manager Mikel Arteta went with a strong lineup in his team’s last game as they secured a spirited 1-0 win away at Wolves. The defenders and midfielders performed at a top level in that match, and Arteta used two substitutes as well, but there were no new injuries or suspensions.
The Gunners will be without five players for the next match. Benjamin White (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Gabriel Jesus (cruciate ligament), Mikel Merino (knock) and Bukayo Saka (hamstring) will miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.
Predicted Lineups
Girona (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Paulo Gazzaniga.
Defenders: Arnau Martinez, Juanpe (C), David Lopez, Daley Blind.
Midfielders: Yangel Herrera, Ivan Martin, Donny van de Beek.
Forwards: Yaser Asprilla, Arnaut Danjuma, Cristhian Stuani.
Arsenal (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: David Raya.
Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (C), Thomas Partey, Declan Rice.
Forwards: Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard.
Girona vs Arsenal Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have never faced each other in friendlies or in competitive fixtures. This means the upcoming Champions League match will be the first-ever meeting between Girona and Arsenal.
Key Players to Watch
Arnaut Danjuma (Girona)
Despite being the leading striker, the Dutchman leads the assists charts for his team with two assists in the Champions League so far. Those have come from just 0.75 xA as he will look to continue overperforming in the metric. He has attempted three shots on target and also completed four take-ons in his last five appearances.
Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
The German is the Gunners’ second-highest goal contributor after the injured Bukayo Saka and will need to step up in his absence. His four goals have come from 2.63 xG, while his assist has come from 1.10 xG, and he will look to keep adding to his tally. He has attempted six shots on target, made six blocks, and also completed three take-ons in his last five matches.
Girona vs Arsenal Prediction
There is no past record between these two sides to go by, but recent form suggests Arsenal will enter this fixture with the upper hand. Despite playing away, the Gunners are known to have a rock-solid defence and will give Girona a tough time.
Prediction: Girona 1-3 Arsenal.
Where to watch Girona vs Arsenal live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Spain | Telefonica |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Girona vs Arsenal?
A. Girona will host Arsenal on Wednesday, January 29 at 8:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Girona vs Arsenal for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Girona vs Arsenal?
A. Girona 1-3 Arsenal.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Girona vs Arsenal?
A. Wednesday’s match will be the first-ever meeting between Girona and Arsenal.