LiontipsAlaves vs. Girona: Spanish Championship Match Betting Tip
On January 11, Alaves will play against Girona in the 19th round at home in La Liga. The last face-to-face match ended in a draw. What to expect from this confrontation on Saturday? Our experts will try to select the most optimal options and the best possible bets on the upcoming confrontation. Everything in this material
Match announcement
Deportivo Alaves
SpainCurrent form
Alaves will begin 2025 with hopes of improving their results, as they are just two points above the relegation zone. They have won just one of their last 12 La Liga games, but fans will note that they are unbeaten in their last four league games. Three of those draws have seen the Blue and Whites come back from behind, highlighting their character and ability to fight to the end.
Interestingly, they have also managed to avoid defeat in two of their last three home games against Girona, which gives reason to expect a repeat of this scenario. Coach Eduardo Coudet, who won both previous head-to-head encounters with Míchel, is hoping for his team's first win this year.
Disqualifications and injuries
Sivera (hand injury) and Murino (injury) will not be able to take to the field in the match against Girona.
Interesting trends for betting
- Seven of Alaves' nine away games this season have seen more than three goals scored
- Carlos Vicente, who plays on the wing, has an interesting statistic: his last five goals have been either the first or last of the match, with only one of them coming away from home
- Alaves have won just one of their last 11 La Liga matches
Probable lineup: Ovono - Ortiz, Villaribre, Pica, Jay - Guevara, Blanco, Benavides, Romero, Rioja - Garcia
Girona
SpainCurrent form
Balancing between La Liga and the Champions League, Girona have taken advantage of the winter break to recuperate. Back in contention for the top spots, the team is 11 points behind the top four and 20 points worse than last season. Head coach Michel faces a tough task to get the team back on track.
The last matches of the league have brought mixed results: one win in four games does not help to strengthen their position. Particularly noteworthy is the instability on the road: only two victories on the away field. However, the defeat to Mallorca (1:2) in the last away match is not discouraging, as the team has not yet lost two consecutive away matches this season, which leaves hope for a positive outcome.
Disqualifications and injuries
Girona are approaching the upcoming game with some personnel losses: Asprilla and Miovski will not be able to take to the field due to ankle injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Eight of Girona's last 11 away games in La Liga have seen over 2.5 goals scored
- Alaves' Joan Jordan has scored in back-to-back matches and is now just one goal away from his best goal at club level since 2018/19
- Girona have scored at least two goals in each of their last six La Liga games against Alaves, highlighting their solid attacking play
Estimated lineup: Juan Carlos - Martinez, Juanpe, Akobishvili, Romeru - Urena, China, Almena, Solis, Misehou - Stuani
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In the last three head-to-head matches, goals were scored in each half
1.76Bet Exact score 1:1
Two of the last ten head-to-head matches ended with this score
12.55Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5
This betting option has taken place in 2 of Alaves' last 4 matches
1.99Penalty Bet - No
In four of the last six head-to-head matches, no penalties were awarded
1.25Tip and bets
The match between Alaves and Girona promises to be an exciting one, given both teams’ desire to earn much-needed points in the tournament. Alaves, playing at home, will have extra motivation, especially after recent setbacks. Their defense remains vulnerable, giving their opponents chances to score. At the same time, Girona demonstrate a stable attacking game, but their defensive line is also prone to mistakes, especially in away matches. The opponents will actively look for their chances in attack from the first minutes, realizing the importance of every moment. This creates excellent prerequisites for both teams to excel on the scoreboard, despite possible difficulties in implementation.
Our prediction is that both teams will score, and we are betting on it at odds of 2.10
Bet on the outcome
The clash between Alaves and Girona is expected to be a close contest, with neither team willing to give in. Alaves will be looking to exploit their home field advantage, especially given their difficult situation in the table. On the other hand, Girona have shown the ability to consistently pick up points in tough matches. Both teams will be careful in defence to avoid unnecessary mistakes. Given the similar playing styles and the importance of scoring points, a draw seems the most likely outcome.
The betting tip is a draw and we bet on it with odds of 3.20
Bet on total corners
The game promises to be balanced, with an emphasis on ball control and finding the opponent's weak spots. There are usually not many corners in these matches, as both teams prefer to finish attacks through the center or from long range. Alaves and Girona have rarely exceeded 8-9 corners per match in their last meetings, indicating a tendency to have fewer set pieces.
Betting Tip - total under 8.5 corners with odds of 1.85
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