Girona vs Athletic Bilbao: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Athletic Bilbao will look to strengthen their La Liga top-six aspirations when they face Girona at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Saturday. The Basque side, currently 10th in the league, trails sixth-place Celta Vigo by five points, while Girona sit 15th, six points clear of the relegation zone. Despite their position, Girona remain in the survival battle, holding 31 points from 27 matches. However, their defensive struggles—having conceded 43 goals this season—pose a significant challenge. Girona’s recent form has been inconsistent, with only one La Liga victory in their last seven matches. Their home record is particularly poor, earning just 16 points from 13 games, the third-worst in the division. The team’s head-to-head record against Athletic Bilbao is slightly in the latter’s favor, with five wins to four. Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, and a 2-1 loss in the 2024-25 season highlights the competitive nature of their clashes. Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, have only secured one win against Girona on the road since March 2019. Athletic Bilbao’s own campaign has been marked by setbacks, including a Copa del Rey semi-final exit to Real Sociedad and a 1-0 La Liga defeat to Barcelona. They now sit 10th, 19 points behind fourth-placed Villarreal, but remain within five points of sixth-place Celta Vigo, keeping European qualification hopes alive. Both teams face injury concerns, with Girona missing Juan Carlos, Donny van de Beek, Portu, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Bryan Gil. Cristhian Stuani’s fitness is uncertain, while Athletic Bilbao are without Benat Prados, Unai Egiluz, and Nico Williams. Key doubts include Maroan Sannadi, Aitor Paredes, and Unai Gomez.#la_liga #girona #copa_del_rey #athletic_bilbao #estadi_municipal_de_montilivi
