Barcelona vs Girona: Match preview, possible lineup, time and where to watch the game

Barcelona: Coming off a strong performance with a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid, Barcelona has a league record of 10 wins, four draws, and one defeat. They are currently third in the table.

Girona: Surprising many this season, Girona has recorded 12 wins, two draws, and one defeat. They sit second in the league, level on points with leaders Real Madrid.

Barcelona: Pena; Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Cancelo; F de Jong, Gundogan, Pedri; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix

Girona: Gazzaniga; E Garcia, D Lopez, Blind; Tsygankov, Couto, A Garcia, Gutierrez; Martin, Dobvyk, Savio

Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski, Joao Felix, Raphinha

Girona: Artem Dovbyk, Yan Couto, Miguel Gutierrez

Barcelona and Girona have faced each other seven times before, with Barcelona winning five of these encounters. Last season saw a 0-0 draw at Camp Nou.

- Barcelona:Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is out due to a back problem, while Gavi and Inigo Martinez are long-term absentees.

- Girona: Yangel Herrera, Joel Roca, and Toni Villa are sidelined through injury, with Borja Garcia and Ricard Artero also doubtful.

Barcelona, under Xavi, favors a possession-based game with a focus on quick passing. Girona, led by Michel, has impressed with their attacking prowess, being the top scorers in the league this season.

Expert tipsters predict over 2.5 goals in this game. Barcelona, despite Girona's impressive form, are favorites to clinch a win.

The match time is 5:00pm WAT and for Nigerian viewers, it's best to check local sports channels for live coverage closer to the match, like SuperSports