The Matchday 30 La Liga clash between Girona and Alaves will take place on April 5 at the Montilivi Stadium. Girona vs. Alaves: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Girona
Michel Sanchez's side suffered a 1-4 defeat away to Barcelona in the last round. Interestingly, they lost by the same scoreline in the first round, but at home. Besides this, Girona has also suffered heavy losses to Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao (0-3) this season. Notably, the club has failed to win in La Liga for seven matches (3 draws and 4 losses). Due to this streak, the team has dropped to 13th place and is only 7 points clear of the relegation zone.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Girona's last 10 league matches.
- At least two goals were scored in Girona's last ten La Liga matches.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in 6 of the club's last 7 La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Girona (4-2-3-1)
Paulo Gazzaniga – Daley Blind, Ladislav Krejci, Miguel Gutierrez, Arnau Martinez – Alejandro Frances, Yangel Herrera – Arthur Melo, Viktor Tsygankov, Yaser Asprilla – Arnaut Danjuma.
Alaves
The Basques played their last league match at home but failed to capitalize on the home advantage, losing 0-2 to Rayo Vallecano. Before that, the club went unbeaten in three consecutive La Liga matches: a home win against Villarreal (1-0) and away draws with Mallorca (1-1) and Las Palmas (2-2). Eduardo Coudet's side is currently outside the relegation zone but only ahead of 18th-placed Leganes on goal difference.
- In their last 17 La Liga matches, the Basques have won only twice (8 draws and 7 losses).
- Alaves has not scored more than one goal in 7 of their last 9 league games.
- In 5 of their last 7 away matches in La Liga, the club ended in a draw.
Predicted lineup for Alaves (4-4-2)
Antonio Sivera – Abdel Abqar, Manu Sanchez, Nahuel Tenaglia, Santiago Mouriño – Antonio Blanco, Joan Jordan, Jon Guridi, Carles Alena – Kike Garcia, Pau Cabanes.
Defender Nahuel Tenaglia will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Referee
Alejandro Muniz Ruiz (Spain)
Matches – 15 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 54;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 27%.
Girona vs. Alaves: Match Prediction
Both teams are in poor form and in need of victories. The Catalans are no longer in contention for European competition spots; instead, their focus has shifted to securing their place in La Liga for next season. Despite a seven-point cushion from the relegation zone, the club is still far from guaranteeing their spot in the league. Therefore, Michel Sanchez's side will be aiming for a win in this match, especially since their upcoming home games in La Liga will be against teams competing for European places, making it more challenging to earn points compared to playing against a lower-ranked team.
However, betting on a straight home win is risky, as Girona has failed to win in their last three home matches in La Liga. Although Alaves has secured only one win in their last 13 away league games, they have been consistently picking up points on the road lately. Additionally, Girona has not lost to this opponent in their last three La Liga meetings (2 wins and 1 draw).
My prediction: Girona with a handicap (0)
