Girona vs Real Betis Prediction, preview, team news and lineups 21.04.2025

• Date and Time: Monday, April 21, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Estadi Montilivi, Girona, Spain

Girona vs Real Betis Preview and Team News

Girona Team News

Girona suffered a sharp decline in quality after several key players left last season, such as Artem Dovbyk and Savio. This saw Girona drop from the top of the table to flirting with relegation. 

Girona currently sit 15th in La Liga, winless in their last nine La Liga matches. The recent 2-1 defeat against Osasuna highlighted Girona’s recurring problems. 

🎯 La diana blanc-i-vermella al partit d’anada contra el Real Betis#RealBetisGirona | #laligahighlights | @LaLiga pic.twitter.com/4rbu5DmE4t

— Girona FC (@GironaFC) April 18, 2025

Despite several opportunities, they were unable to take their chances before conceding on the counter. This problem has plagued Michel’s team since the beginning of the season, with the Spaniard unable to find a solution to date. Part of the reason is that Abel Ruiz, who has replaced Artem Dovbyk, cannot win his duels as effectively as the Ukrainian did. 

Worse still, Girona dropped crucial points against Alavés. A victory was needed to avoid any relegation scares; only five points separate Girona from the drop zone.

𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐀 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐈! ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/SPEsCROlR9

— Girona FC (@GironaFC) April 17, 2025

Despite these issues, two players have caught the attention of other Spanish clubs: center-back Krejčí, who has acted as the leader of the backline, and Arthur, known for his metronomic control in midfield. Their future, however, remains uncertain.

Bryan Gil and Ricard Artero remain sidelined through injury.

Girona Predicted Line-up vs Real Betis

Girona Predicted line-up vs Real Betis (4-3-3): Gazzaniga; Blind, Krejčí, López, Martínez; Arthur, Herrera, Romeu; Danjuma, Ruiz, Tsygankov.

Real Betis Team News

Real Betis drew 1-1 with Jagiellonia Białystok in the Conference League quarterfinals and secured qualification for the semi-finals. 

Real Betis dominated the clash with 58% possession, but preferred to not take any risks as they registered 1.16 xG. However, this was enough as Bakambu opened the scoring in the 78th minute, followed by Jagiellonia’s equalizer three minutes later. 

Real Betis will face Fiorentina in the semi-finals, scheduled for early May. This is the first time Real Betis will play a European semi-final, which is difficult to believe for Manuel Pellegrini himself, as he admitted: “I can barely process it”.

Hola, qué tal.#EuroBetis pic.twitter.com/McOClIA2cZ

— Real Betis Balompié 🌴💚 (@RealBetis) April 18, 2025

Real Betis retained their 6th spot in the league, despite losing a key battle for European places with a 2-1 defeat to 5th-placed Villarreal. Champions League football is now out of the question, with three points separating the two teams. 

Ricardo Rodriguez, Marc Roca, and Ézequiel Ávila will be sidelined through injuries, while Diego Llorente is awaiting medical clearance.

Real Betis Predicted line-up vs Girona 

Real Betis Predicted line-up vs Girona (4-2-3-1): Adrián; Perraud, Natan, Bartra, Ruibal; Fornals, Johnny; Jesús Rodríguez, Isco, Antony; Cucho Hernández.

Girona vs Real Betis Prediction

• Prediction: Real Betis to win
• Odds: 2.464 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Girona 0-2 Real Betis

Real Betis have no choice but to win the game if they want to avoid jeopardizing their European spot. In the case of a draw or defeat, Celta Vigo could potentially close the gap. Real Betis are likely to dominate possession and the game in light of Girona’s form, who remain winless in their last nine La Liga matches. 

This, however, is unlikely to be an easy encounter, as most players will come to the match tired after the mid-week game, which resulted in a few injuries. Real Betis have the advantage due to their individual quality, but cannot afford to lose more points after last week’s defeat. 

Girona vs Real Betis Betting Tip

• Pick: Antony to score
• Odds: 5 (22Bet)

While Isco is expected to lead the attack through his creative playmaking, Antony is likely to score. He will face Daley Blind, who may be intelligent and experienced, but his lack of pace will be an issue against a dynamic dribbler like Antony. 

The Brazilian has not stopped scoring since arriving on loan in winter. With Ruibal combining with him on the flank, it would be no surprise to see Antony on the scoresheet.

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