The Matchday 8 clash in La Liga between Girona and Valencia will take place on October 4 at the Montilivi Stadium. Girona vs. Valencia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Girona
The Catalans played out a goalless draw with Espanyol, extending their winless streak in La Liga to nine matches (3 draws, 6 losses). This is currently the longest active winless run in the Spanish championship. Unsurprisingly, Girona is at the bottom of the La Liga table, with the worst goal-scoring and goal-conceding records at 3:16. They are one of only two teams in the current championship, along with Celta, yet to secure a victory.
- The club has not scored more than one goal in eight consecutive La Liga matches.
- Girona's winless home run in the league stands at six matches (1 draw, 5 losses), failing to score in five of them.
- No more than two goals have been scored in four of Girona's last five La Liga encounters.
Predicted lineup for Girona (3-5-2)
Paulo Gazzaniga – Daley Blind, Vitor Reis, Alejandro Frances – Alex Moreno, Azzedine Ounahi, Axel Witsel, Ivan Martin, Hugo Rincon – Vladislav Vanat, Portu.
The club has a lengthy injury list including goalkeeper Juan Carlos Martin, defender David Lopez, midfielders Donny van de Beek, Azzedine Ounahi, Thomas Lemar, and forwards Abel Ruiz, Viktor Tsygankov.
Valencia
After going two matches unbeaten in the Spanish championship (1 win, 1 draw), the team lost their previous league game to Oviedo 1-2. Nevertheless, Valencia extended their scoring streak in La Liga to three matches. As a result of the defeat, the club dropped to 12th in the La Liga table, with a three-point cushion above the relegation zone. It's important to note that Valencia has not won an away game in the current championship (1 draw, 2 losses), with a goal tally of 2:9 in these matches.
- The club has failed to win in eight of their last ten La Liga matches (3 draws, 5 losses).
- Valencia has been unable to keep a clean sheet in 17 consecutive away league games.
- Both halves saw goals in six of Valencia's last eight away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Valencia (4-4-2)
Julen Aguirrezabala – Jose Luis Gaya, Cesar Tárrega, Mouctar Diakhaby, Dimitri Foulquier – Arnaut Danjuma, Javi Guerra, Baptiste Santamaria, Luis Rioja – Hugo Duro, Andre Almeida.
The participation of defender Dimitri Foulquier and midfielder Filip Ugrinic is in doubt due to injuries.
Referee
Isidro Diaz de Mera (Spain)
Matches – 22 (La Liga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 95;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 26%.
Match Prediction: Girona vs. Valencia
The Catalans continue their unfortunate run in the championship, nearing 10 matches without a win. Even at home, Girona has failed to secure a victory in six consecutive games. Moreover, the club has won just one of their last 12 home La Liga matches, suffering eight defeats. In the successful 2023/24 season, the team was excellent at home, winning 15 of 19 matches. Now, such results are a distant memory for the Catalans, who are the worst in the league by several metrics, including home performances.
Valencia unexpectedly failed to secure points in their last home game against Oviedo. They were leading for most of the match, only to concede goals in the 85th and 86th minutes. I don't expect the team to lose focus in a second consecutive match. Moreover, Valencia's upcoming opponent is the worst team in the current tournament. The Catalans rarely pick up points even at home, losing five of their last six La Liga matches, failing to score in five of those games.
Valencia, on the other hand, has not lost in eight of their last 11 away La Liga matches (2 wins, 6 draws). Last season, they also did not lose to Girona (2-0, 1-1). I believe Valencia will manage to earn points this time as well. My prediction: Valencia to win or draw
