Alaves vs Girona Prediction 11 January 2025

🔊 How will the debut match in the new calendar year turn out for the teams? This coming Saturday, the "Mendizorrotza" arena will be the venue for the clash between Alaves and Girona. Michel's team is performing below preseason expectations, but a victory in Vitoria-Gasteiz could lift the spirits of all Girona fans. The main referee for the match will be Mateo Busquets Ferrer. Let's take a look at the preliminary predictions from bookmakers: victory for "the Glorious" - 2.9, victory for "the White and Reds" - 2.55.

📊 H2H

Alaves and Girona have faced each other 27 times. During this time, the following outcome statistics have formed: 9 victories for "the Glorious," 7 draws, and 11 victories for Girona. It is worth noting that "the Bean Destroyers" have not lost at their home stadium in head-to-head encounters since 2018 - over the last three matches.

🔵 ALAVES

Eduardo Coudet's team has not won in the last 6 rounds of the Spanish La Liga. Moreover, they exited the Copa del Rey at the 1/32 finals stage, losing to Segunda Federación representative Deportiva Minera (2:3 after a penalty shootout). Currently, the team from Vitoria-Gasteiz is in 16th place in the La Liga standings. The most productive players for "the Bean Destroyers" are Kike García (5+0), Carlos Vicente (3+1), and Joan Jordán (2+2). However, a disappointing piece of news from their last match against Valencia (2:2) was the injury of Alaves' main goalkeeper Antonio Sivera.

🔴 GIRONA

"The White and Reds" managed to end the past year on a high note by defeating Valladolid (3:0). This success allowed Michel's team to break a winless streak that lasted for 6 matches. Currently, Girona is in 8th place in the Spanish La Liga standings. Special attention should be paid to the rather weak performances of Girona in away matches - 9 points earned from 9 games. The most productive players so far this season are Cristhian Stuani (4+1), Bryan Gil (2+3), and Miguel Gutiérrez (1+4). Macedonian forward Bojan Miovski remains in the club's infirmary.

⚽️ GOALS PREDICTION

In 7 out of the last 8 encounters between Alaves and Girona, goals were scored by both sides. A similar trend characterizes the previous 6 matches involving "the Glorious." Additionally, attention is drawn to the not-so-successful defensive actions of both teams. "The Bean Destroyers" concede about 1.7 goals per game, while Girona concedes at least 1.4. We find the following betting option quite justified - both teams to score (yes).

🚩 CORNERS PREDICTION

In each of the last 7 head-to-head encounters, there were no more than 10 corner kicks recorded. Note the average number of corners observed in matches involving these teams this season (Alaves - 9.4, Girona - 8.2). The rather pragmatic football played by "the Glorious" is capable of nullifying flank activity from Girona. Our choice - total corners under 9.5.

📝 MATCH PREDICTION

Alaves has been quite successful in recent home encounters with Girona. Considering the not very convincing football played by Michel's team, it is reasonable to assume that this trend will continue. It is also important to remember the rather mediocre away statistics of "the White and Reds." Our editorial team suggests that Eduardo Coudet's men will manage to add to their points tally by drawing 1:1. Key choice - Alaves will not lose.