Sports Mole previews Thursday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Girona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Match preview
Real Betis will begin their 2024-25 campaign when they host Girona for a La Liga clash. Having finished seventh last season, Betis aims for improvement, while Girona looks to replicate their top-four finish. Both teams have undergone significant squad changes, making this match particularly interesting.
Team News
Real Betis will miss Isco due to a leg injury, alongside other notable absentees. Girona also faces a few injury concerns including Viktor Tsygankov, but welcomes back players who recently participated in international competitions.
Predicted Lineups
Real Betis might line up with Silva; Sabaly, Llorente, Bartra, Perraud in defense, alongside Cardoso, Roca, and an attacking trio including Ruibal, Fekir, and Avila. Girona could counter with Gazzaniga; Martinez, Lopez, Blind, Gutierrez in their setup.
Final Prediction
Given the substantial changes both squads have experienced, a draw seems likely, with a final prediction of 2-2 for the match.
