Every team in La Liga now has 16 regular season matches under the belt, as the 19-game halfway point is now just a couple of weeks away. At the top, Barcelona is pulling away from things, currently sitting atop with 29 points and no losses since October 16th. But what’s happening behind them?
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La Liga Matchday 18 Preview & Best Bets: Villareal vs. Girona FC
Let’s take a closer look at a spot I’m dialed in on for this week.
Villareal (-145) vs. Girona FC (+360)
Having not lost a La Liga match since October 20th, Girona has clawed their way out of the basement of La Liga and is in a prime position to avoid relegation. The run hasn’t just been against basement dwellers, either, as they have draws against Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid, two teams contending for spots in the coveted top five of the table.
For Villareal, a sluggish start to winter where they lost three of four heading into the World Cup has been turned around, as they come into this match on a three-match winning streak. Having knocked off Real Madrid their last time on the pitch 2-1, they come into this one confident, and I believe a bit over-valued.
Expect Girona to draw on confidence of their own, as they battle this one out for a full 90 minutes to a draw.
Pick: Draw (+290)
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