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LaLiga: Girona vs Osasuna
Kickoff Time: 2024-08-30 01:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Lee Smith
This season, Girona has faced severe player losses. Last season’s LaLiga top scorer, Artem Dovbyk, and midfield core Aleix Garcia have both transferred out. Additionally, players like Eric Garcia, Savio Moreira, and Yan Couto have also left the team as their loan periods ended. Although Girona has signed Abel Ruiz Ortega and Bryan Gil to strengthen the attack, and players like David Krejci, Alejandro Frances, Van de Beek, and Oriol Romeu have joined the midfield and defense, the extensive roster changes have posed significant challenges for the team’s cohesion. In the first two rounds of the league, Girona only managed a record of one draw and one loss, clearly indicating that the players need to improve their understanding of each other and tactical coordination.
In the new season, Osasuna, under the leadership of new coach Vicente Moreno, has performed quite well. In the first two rounds of the league, Osasuna remained unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw. Previously, Osasuna was known for its solid defense and relatively conservative tactics. However, with Moreno’s arrival, the team’s playing style has seen significant changes. Moreno not only introduced modern tactical concepts but also emphasized a style focused on ball control and quick transitions, resulting in unprecedented offensive coordination during matches. However, Osasuna did not make many signings this summer, so the overall strength of the team has not seen significant improvement. Moreover, playing away games will be a considerable challenge for Osasuna.
Although Osasuna’s start to the season has been better than Girona’s, their overall strength still does not match that of Girona. Additionally, Girona’s home performance is very strong, as the team achieved 15 wins, two draws, and two losses in 19 league home games last season. This match is also their first home game of the season, so their motivation is evident. Furthermore, Girona defeated Osasuna both home and away last season, giving them a psychological advantage. Therefore, it’s reasonable to expect that Girona’s strong home performance will lead them to their first league victory of the season.
Girona’s Last 5 Games: LDLLW
24-08-26 Atletico Madrid 3-0 Girona
24-08-16 Real Betis 1-1 Girona
24-08-11 Bournemouth 3-2 Girona
24-08-10 Newcastle United 4-0 Girona
24-08-04 Napoli 0-2 Girona
Osasuna’s Last 5 Games: WDLLW
24-08-24 Osasuna 1-0 Mallorca
24-08-18 Osasuna 1-1 Leganes
24-08-11 Osasuna 1-2 Deportivo Alaves
24-08-04 Athletic Club 2-1 Osasuna
24-08-01 Real Sociedad 1-2 Osasuna
Head To Head Record:
24-03-10 Girona 2-0 Osasuna
23-11-04 Osasuna 2-4 Girona
23-06-05 Osasuna 2-1 Girona
22-12-14 Girona 1-1 Osasuna
22-10-24 Girona 1-1 Osasuna
Prediction: Girona to win