Gironas vs Gran Canaria: Analysis and Prediction – Girona and Gran Canaria will play in the in the second round of the Endesa league.
Girona vs Gran Canaria Odds
Girona vs Gran Canaria (1/2): 2.10 / 1.73
Asian Handicap (+1.5 / -1.5): 1.94 / 1.86
Total Over/Under (164.5): 1.92 / 1.86
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
Girona Team News
After not-so-great results in the preseason (two wins and four losses), Girona managed to pull off what is likely the biggest surprise in the first round of the Endesa League. Valencia was the clear favorite on their home court, but Girona secured an important win.
Last season, Girona fought for survival right until the end. We believe that this season will likely be similar, so this first-round win holds great significance. It’s important to note that Aito Garcia Reneses is no longer the head coach, and he’s been replaced by Salva Camps, who previously worked as an assistant coach in Manresa. Judging by the first match, they’ve had a decent transfer window, as the three standout players were newcomers. In the first round, the most prominent player in Girona jersey was Hungarian Gyorgy Goloman, with 16 points. He finished the previous season with Lietkabelis. Ike Iroegbu and Yves Pons also made notable contributions.
Girona is, by names, one of the weaker teams in the Spanish league, so every win is highly significant. We believe that the home team, buoyed by their first-round victory, will strive to secure a win against the team from the Canary Islands, further boosting their confidence for the rest of the season.
Gran Canaria Team News
Gran Canaria had an almost perfect previous season, crowned with the title in the EuroCup. Despite having a spot in this year’s EuroLeague, they withdrew from participating in the premier club competition in Europe due to financial constraints.
In the first round, they managed to defeat Murcia, perhaps a bit harder than expected. Last season, Gran Canaria suffered only four losses at home, out of a total of 31 matches played in front of their home crowd. It remains to be seen how they will cope with the departure of Alexander Balcerowski, who joined Panathinaikos. The Polish international was undoubtedly their most important player who left. Several highly interesting names have arrived on the Canary Islands. Above all, Sylven Landesberg, who returned to Europe after several years of playing in China, and Ethan Happ, who proved himself in Spain last year. These two were the top scorers in the first round.
Gran Canaria is undoubtedly the stronger team compared to the hosts, likely by a margin of 7-9 points, even playing away. Whether they secure the win will depend on various factors. We believe the players will be well-rested as the EuroCup season hasn’t started yet, so the guests will undoubtedly be striving for a victory in this match.
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Girona vs Gran Canaria H2H
These two teams have only played two matches so far, and Gran Canaria won both of them.
Absences and Injuries
Both teams are expected to field their strongest rosters
Girona vs Gran Canaria Prediction
Although Girona was in very poor form before the start of the season, they managed to secure a victory against Valencia, a team competing in the EuroLeague this season. It’s likely that even within the club, they didn’t expect this outcome. Now, with a lot of optimism, they face Gran Canaria. However, based on all available information, we believe that Gran Canaria is the stronger team and will secure a victory in this away match.
Tip-off Time: Thursday, 28.09.2023, 21:00 CET
Prediction: Gran Canaria -1.5
Odds: 1.86
Sportsbook: 22Bet