Girona vs Real Valladolid Prediction & Tips - Odds, H2H, and Preview

Key Stats

• Girona have scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches whereas Real Valladolid have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches.
• Girona have lost their last 4 consecutive matches.
• Girona haven’t managed to win a game in their last 6 attempts.

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Neither side comes into this game in flying form, with one mid-table in the La Liga standings and the other in the relegation zone. Despite the form they are showing as of late, having lost their last four games across all competitions, it is the home side Girona that are the better side. Real Valladolid picked up a crucial win against Valencia last week, and they could use that form to try and pick up some much-needed points this Friday.

Girona Preview

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Predicted Line-Up: Paulo Gazzaniga; Daley Blind, Ladislav Krejci, David López; Miguel Gutiérrez, Donny van de Beek, Yangel Herrera, Arnau Martínez, Bryan Gil; Yáser Asprilla, Arnaut Danjuma

Girona has had an average start to the season, finding themselves smack in the middle of the table. After 17 games, they sit in 10th place with six wins, seven losses, and four draws. Those matches have left them with 22 points, sharing that tally with Sevilla, who sit a place below them due to Girona having a better goal difference. A win with results going their way could see Girona climb up to as high as seventh in the La Liga standings after this match.

In terms of goals, The Blanquivermells have been relying on both captain Cristhian Stuani and Bryan Gil. The pairing have each achieved five goal contributions throughout the season so far. Stuani seems likely not to start in the match; however, it will be up to Tottenham Hotspur loanee Gil to step up the mark and try to be the difference-maker for his side this Friday.

Real Valladolid Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Karl Hein; Lucas Rosa, Javi Sánchez, Juma Bah, Luis Pérez; Eray Cömert, Stanko Juric; Raúl Moro, Anuar, Mamadou Sylla; Marcos André

Real Valladolid has not been having a very good season, currently finding themselves in the relegation zone so early on in the campaign. After 17 games, they sit in 19th place with three wins, 11 losses, and three draws.

Those matches have left them with 12 points, but it is not all doom and gloom as a win and results going their way would ensure that they escape the drop zone for now, allowing them to attempt to turn their season around.

Given where Pucela are placed in the table, it is no surprise that they have struggled for goals. Winger Raúl Moro has been doing his part to see that he and the rest of his teammates don’t get demoted down to La Liga 2 come the end of the season. Moro has amassed three goals this campaign, and he’ll once more have the pressure of being the one that can swing this Friday’s match in Valladolid’s favour.

Head To Head

There have been 19 matches where these two teams have faced each other throughout history.

Real Valladolid comes into this match holding an advantage over Girona. They have come out victorious on eight occasions, leaving Girona with seven wins and the remaining four fixtures ending in a draw.

The last five faceoffs have been split in favour of both teams, with each side winning twice and the deciding match ending in a draw. This Friday gives a great chance for one of the two teams to add another win to their column.

Recent Meetings:

• 22nd April 2023 – Real Valladolid 1-0 Girona – La Liga
• 9th September 2022 – Girona 2-1 Real Valladolid – La Liga
• 12th February 2022 – Real Valladolid 2-2 Girona – La Liga 2
• 18th September 2021 – Girona 1-0 Real Valladolid – La Liga 2
• 23rd April 2019 – Real Valladolid 1-0 Girona – La Liga

Betting Tips For Girona vs Real Valladolid

Real Valladolid did very well in their last game, just beating Valencia 1-0 in a close match. Once they scored, they held strong defensively in the second half. Girona has been doing better in La Liga, but they have had some issues getting on the scoresheet as of late. Neither side will want to take many risks so early on in the game.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with First Half Draw as our best value tip for this game. Odds of 7/5 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £24 in this match.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction

Girona 1-0 Real Valladolid

Valladolid has had difficulties in finding the back of the net this season, and we can see that continuing into this Friday’s match as well.