Girona v Arsenal

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Girona slipped to a third defeat on the trot in all competitions over the weekend in the Spanish top flight as they were dealt a disappointing 2-1 loss away from home at Rayo Vallecano, so the hosts will need to dust themselves off and try to redeem themselves at their Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Wednesday night.

Arsenal extended their latest unbeaten run in all competitions to four games with a 1-0 win away from home at Wolves in the Premier League which also became a third win in four games for The Gunners, so the London club will fancy their chances of gaining a result in Spain on Wednesday night.

Recent defeats on the domestic front against Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano in La Liga have been exacerbated by a previous 1-0 defeat away from home at AC Milan in the Champions League, leaving Girona in a lowly 31st place in the Champions League standings with no hope now of even achieving a place in the play-offs.

In fact, recent results overall in all competitions have seen a definite decline in form where Girona have been concerned as last season's surprise package in La Liga have stumbled to just two wins recorded within their last 11 games, slipping to no fewer than eight defeats in the process.

Arsenal meanwhile collected another valuable three points over the weekend in the Premier League which has helped lift The Gunners into a clear second place spot in the Premier League table as well as currently occupying third place in the Champions League standings.

Recent victories over north London rivals Tottenham and west midlands outfit Wolves along with a 3-0 home win against Croatian outfit Dinamo Zagreb will give Mikel Arteta's side plenty of confidence heading into this upcoming tie which Arsenal do need to get something from in order to guarantee their place in the round of last 16.

Ninth placed Aston Villa are one of five clubs that are three points behind Arsenal prior to this final game of the league phase of this competition, but the bigger picture shows Arsenal have suffered just two defeats in their previous 19 matches in all competitions, as well as collecting 12 wins in the process.

In addition, Arsenal are unbeaten in each of their last eight outings on the road in all competitions, picking up five wins, so The Gunners look more than capable of collecting a valuable win in Spain at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Wednesday night.

Girona v Arsenal Verdict

Arsenal have won five of their last six Champions League ties and this impressive winning momentum should not only see the north London club over the line in this final tie, but also secure their place in the round of last 16.

Therefore, our main bet will be Arsenal win @ 1.66

Other side bets worth considering:

Arsenal win & Under 4 goals @ 2.50 (Bet Builder)

Correct Score: Arsenal 1-0 @ 8.00