Girona vs Mallorca Prediction 5 May 2025
🔊 Can Michel's squad overcome the resilient "islanders"? The final match of La Liga's 34th round features Girona facing off against Mallorca at Montilivi. This season has been nothing short of a nightmare for the "red and whites." Currently, Girona are under serious threat of relegation from the top tier of Spanish football. Let's take a look at the odds offered by bookmakers: a home win is at 2, while an away victory stands at 4.2. Our editorial team has crafted an insightful prediction aimed at identifying the best betting option.
Head-to-Head
📊 In La Liga, the teams have faced each other just 5 times. During this period, both have claimed 2 victories each. In the first half of the current season, the "Islanders" managed to defeat "Girona" (2-1), even while playing with ten men from the 32nd minute. Kyle Larin's brace is surely etched in the memories of Girona fans.
Head-to-head statistics Girona - Mallorca
Girona Team Overview
🔴 Girona's 1-1 draw against Leganes extended their winless streak to 11 matches, making relegation from La Liga a very real possibility, as they sit just three points above the drop zone. Their inability to turn high possession into genuine scoring opportunities has been a significant issue for Girona this season. At home, the "red and whites" haven't fared much better, collecting only 21 points from 16 games, ranking 13th in the league. Whether Michel's squad can muster the resolve to secure their top-flight status will be revealed soon.
🔗 Since Artem Dovbyk's departure, Girona have struggled without a potent striker. Currently, their top scorer is 38-year-old Cristhian Stuani, who has notched 8 goals and 2 assists but rarely starts. The head coach has faced a lack of depth on the bench throughout the season. The team's incoming transfers have fallen short of expectations.
Match Results: Girona
Mallorca Team Overview
🔴 It's fair to say that Mallorca are having a commendable season. The "Islanders" even have a shot at securing a spot in European competitions. Jagoba Arrasate's squad only sit outside the top eight due to tiebreakers. However, Mallorca's lack of firepower is a concern for their fans, with an average of just 0.94 goals per match-ranking them 18th in the league. It's worth noting that the Spanish coach consistently employs a tactical setup with five defenders. This strategy focuses on midfield density and creating a numerical advantage at their own end, highlighting their defensive approach.
🔗 The absence of a prolific striker capable of conjuring chances from nothing directly impacts Mallorca's scoring record. Their top scorer in the current La Liga campaign is Vedat Muriqi, who has found the back of the net just seven times.
Match Results: Mallorca
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Girona
📣 Munir's last-minute goal in the recent match against Leganes (1-1) left Michel disheartened: "This shouldn't have happened. We had the three points in our pocket, and we let them slip away due to a silly mistake. It's painful for us right now. We face a week of suffering, during which we need to do serious work on our mistakes. We must recover from this blow, and we certainly will. I didn't like that we lost concentration in the final minutes. Our team was controlling the match, playing with a numerical advantage, but we let two points slip away. Five games remain, and we can still change everything. We must think about winning every game."
❌ Girona's injury list includes Ricard Artero (ankle injury), Bryan Gil (knee injury), and Abel Ruiz (leg injury). Each of these players could have added versatility to the team during different phases of the game.
Mallorca
📣 Former Girona defender and a key player for the current Mallorca side, Pablo Maffeo, addressed a couple of questions from journalists during the pre-match press conference: "We believe we can trouble any opponent. After all, we've all been fighting here to avoid relegation, and that's a pressure I wouldn't wish on anyone." This season, the Argentine defender has featured in 26 La Liga matches and provided an assist.
❌ Among the unavailable players for the upcoming La Liga round are Takuma Asano (hamstring injury) and Manu Morlanes (hamstring injury). Both are crucial components of Jagoba Arrasate's tactical setup.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming clash will be officiated by Mario Melero Lopez. This season, the 45-year-old referee has overseen 16 La Liga matches, averaging about 3.88 yellow cards per game. It's worth noting that both Girona and Mallorca have shown discipline in the current La Liga campaign: Girona averages 2.2 bookings per match, while Mallorca averages just 2.1. A reasonable bet would be on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
In 4 of their last 5 head-to-head encounters, there have been at least 3 goals scored. It's also important to highlight the average number of goals conceded by each team this season: Girona concedes 1.6, while Mallorca allows 1.2. Michel's side has conceded in 17 consecutive matches. Our editorial choice is both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corners Prediction
The "Blanquivermells" boast a positive corners differential this season, with 5.1 earned versus 4.2 conceded. The same cannot be said for Mallorca, who have 4 corners earned against 5.6 conceded. Given Michel's side's tendency to dominate possession, we expect Girona to have the edge in corner kicks. In contrast, Mallorca prefers to close down spaces, sacrificing possession. Considering these factors, we are backing Girona to win on corners.
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and recent head-to-head statistics, we're likely in for a closely contested match, making it quite challenging to predict a winner. Therefore, our primary bet is on Both Teams to Score (Yes). This outcome has occurred not only in eight out of Girona's last nine matches but also in five of the last six head-to-head encounters between the teams.
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