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Girona vs Valladolid: Prediction and Betting Odds 4.75
In the 18th round of the Spanish championship on December 20 at Montivili, Girona will play against Valladolid. Last season, the red and whites managed to defeat the pucella at this arena. Who will win and what are the best bets for the match? The answer is in this forecast, which was specially prepared by our experts and selected the best options.
Command Analysis
Girona
SpainCurrent form
Girona continue to demonstrate impressive form in the current La Liga season, successfully fighting for a place in the top half of the table. The team has pleased fans with its attacking play and scoring in several matches in a row. The hosts are in ninth place at the start of this round, have 28 points after 17 matches, which speaks of the stability of their performance. In the previous round, Girona won an important victory over Mallorca with a score of 2:1. The match turned out to be tense: the hosts conceded first, but managed to turn the game around thanks to an organized attack and accurate strikes from Stuani and Solis. Earlier, https://www.gironafc.cat target=_blank rel=noopener>Girona beat Leganes in a spectacular home game with a score of 4:3.
This meeting was a real gift for the fans, but also revealed problems in the team defense. In the last three home games, Girona have conceded six goals, which forces the coaching staff to look for a balance between attack and defense. Under the guidance of an experienced coach, Girona has demonstrated high intensity throughout the match. We should also note the psychological stability of the team, which is able to return to the game after conceding goals. In attack, such players as Christian Stuani and Bryan Gil stand out. Stuani has already scored nine goals this season, confirming his status as the leader of the attack.
Disqualifications and injuries
Girona will face personnel losses in the upcoming game: Porto (ankle injury), Justin (shoulder injury) and Artero (ankle injury) remain out of the squad.
Interesting trends for betting
- Eight of Girona last 11 home games in La Liga have seen more than 2.5 goals scored
- Striker Bryan Gil is in excellent form: his scoring rate continues to increase, which became especially noticeable after his goal for the Spanish national team in the recent match against Switzerland
- Girona have scored at least two goals in each of their last six La Liga encounters with Valladolid, showing solid attacking play
Estimated lineup: Juan Carlos - Martinez, Juanpe, Akobishvili, Romeru - Urena, China, Almena, Solis, Misehou - Stuani
Real Valladolid
SpainCurrent form
Valladolid continues its fight to stay in La Liga, but the team is facing serious difficulties this season. Paulo Pezzolago men are in 17th place in the table, just one point away from the relegation zone. The recent results of the "white-violet" do not inspire optimism: in five rounds they were able to achieve only one victory, which indicates the instability of the team. In the last round, Valladolid suffered an away defeat to Cadiz with a score of 1:2. Despite Larin quick goal, the team was unable to maintain the advantage and conceded twice in the second half, demonstrating problems in defense.
Valladolid had previously won an important 2-0 home victory over Almeria, temporarily allowing them to move up the table. However, the overall picture of their performances points to the team’s poor away form: just one win in eight away matches this season. Valladolid’s key attacking player remains Canadian forward Kyle Larin, who has scored six goals this season. However, despite his efforts, the team’s performance leaves much to be desired: 15 goals scored in 17 rounds is one of the worst figures in the league. The team’s main problem is the lack of stability in defense, especially on the road, where Valladolid have conceded 14 goals.
Disqualifications and injuries
Roque Mesa (thigh injury), Luis Perez (muscle injury) and Monchu (disqualification) are questionable for the match against Girona.
Interesting trends for betting
- Valladolid have lost three of their last four away games in La Liga
- In the last four meetings between Valladolid and Girona in La Liga, no more than two goals have been scored
- Kyle Larin has scored three of the team last five goals, remaining a key player in the attack
Tentative lineup: Masip - Sanchez, El Yamic, Javi Sanchez, Escudero - Alvarez, Quique Perez, Selim Amalla - Larin, Weissman, Plano
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – no
In three of the hosts' last five matches, goals were scored in one of the halves
1.62Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
This bet has been successful in three of Girona previous five matches
1.39Bet Exact score 1:1
Two of the last six matches between the rivals ended with this score.
14.90Bet Number 1 in the final score
This option was used in three of the guests' seven matches
1.99Tip and bets
Both teams approach the match with different motivations, but they have one thing in common - instability in defense. Girona is in good shape, especially at home, where they score consistently. However, Valladolid has also shown the ability to score in recent away games, despite the low overall performance this season. The history of head-to-head meetings also indicates a high chance of seeing goals from both sides. It is important to note that both teams need points, which will force them to play more aggressively in attack.
Our prediction is both will score and we are betting on it with odds of 1.96
Bet on the outcome
The hosts are in better shape and are showing a confident game at home, but Valladolid is not as easy as it may seem. The visiting team shows the ability to cling to the result, especially in matches with equally strong opponents. In addition, Girona sometimes makes mistakes in defense, which can play into the hands of the visitors. With equal motivation and the importance of points for both teams, a draw seems most likely.
Prediction - draw for 3.70
Betting on results
Both teams have shown a penchant for tight, limited-goal games, particularly in recent weeks, with their cautious defensive approach and pragmatic tactics suggesting they will fight for the narrowest of margins.
Our prediction is total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.90
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