Girona FC, sitting fifth in the Segunda División with 13 points, host RCD Mallorca on Sunday evening aiming to extend a run of four wins from their last five matches. The match at Estadi Montilivi kicks off at 21:00 local time and will be broadcast on LaLiga TV Hypermotion.
The white-and-reds arrive on the back of victories over Albacete (2-0) and Cádiz (1-2), having scored 12 goals across that five-game spell. Their only recent setback was a 1-2 home defeat to league leaders Castellón. Under manager Míchel Sánchez, the team's attack has been potent, with Yaser Asprilla the season's top scorer on four goals.
Mallorca, sixth and level on 13 points, have a tighter defensive record, conceding just three times in their last five outings. They were beaten 0-1 by Almería last time out. The most recent meeting between the sides, last January, ended in a 1-2 away win for Girona.
For this fixture, Girona are expected to field Paulo Gazzaniga in goal, shielded by a back four of Javier Boñar, David López, Alejandro Francés and Álex Moreno. Izan González and Iván Morante should anchor midfield, supplying Carles Pérez, Donny van de Beek and Javier Sarasa behind striker Abel Ruiz.
Sunday's game represents a clear chance for Girona to consolidate their position in the upper reaches of the table. Kick-off is at 21:00 on 4 October.
