The Matchday 28 La Liga clash between Girona and Valencia will take place on March 15 at the Montilivi Stadium. Girona vs. Valencia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Girona
The Catalans have played to high-scoring draws in their last two league matches. First, they drew 2-2 at home with Celta, and then they shared the points away with Espanyol in a 1-1 draw. In both instances, Michel Sanchez's side had to come from behind. Overall, Girona has not won in La Liga for five matches (2 draws and 3 losses). The club has slipped to 13th place and is just 7 points above the relegation zone.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Girona's last 8 La Liga matches.
- Girona has secured just one victory in their last eight league matches (2 draws and 5 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 11 of the club's last 14 La Liga encounters.
Predicted lineup for Girona (4-3-3)
Paulo Gazzaniga – Daley Blind, Ladislav Krejci, Miguel Gutierrez, Arnau Martinez – Ivan Martin, Arthur Melo, Yangel Herrera – Viktor Tsygankov, Bryan Gil, Bojan Miovski.
Valencia
Carlos Corberan's side defeated Valladolid 2-1 at home in the last round. This was their third win in six recent La Liga matches (2 draws and 1 loss), all of which were achieved at home. As a result, Valencia has moved out of the relegation zone, but they are just one point clear.
- Both teams have scored in 9 of Valencia's last 12 league matches.
- At least two goals have been scored in Valencia's last seven La Liga matches.
- Valencia has not won the first half in their last seven away La Liga matches (2 draws and 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Valencia (4-4-2)
Giorgi Mamardashvili – Cesar Tárrega, José Luis Gayà, Dimitri Foulquier, Cristhian Mosquera – Diego López, Javi Guerra, Enzo Barrenechea, André Almeida – Luis Rioja, Umar Sadiq.
Referee
José Luis Munuera Montero (Spain)
Matches – 12 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 61;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.1;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 42%.
Match Prediction: Girona vs. Valencia
The Catalans are fighting for survival, and their main hopes for staying in La Liga rest on strong performances at home. In their last two home league matches, Girona has only managed to secure one point, despite facing teams from the lower half of the table. It's about time the team ends this nascent winless streak, as they haven't gone three consecutive La Liga matches without a win since October 2022. Meanwhile, Valencia hasn't tasted victory away from home in the league since April last year.
The game also promises to be high-scoring. Girona has conceded at Montilivi in eight consecutive league matches, while they have also scored in 8 of their last 9 home La Liga games. Valencia has conceded in 14 of their last 15 away league matches, but they have also scored in 7 of their last 8 away games in the competition.
My prediction: 1X and Total over 1.5 goals
