Alaves vs Girona Prediction 23 February 2026
🔊 Can the "Red and Whites" maintain the fighting spirit they showed in their recent clash with "Barça"? The final fixture of La Liga's 25th round features a showdown between Alavés and Girona at Mendizorrotza. Both clubs find themselves in the lower half of the table, eager to widen their gap from the relegation zone. Michel's squad are in slightly better form-can they capitalize on their potential? Bookmakers give a slight edge to the hosts due to the home-field advantage.
Head-to-Head
📊 In their last 10 head-to-head encounters, Alaves have managed just 2 victories. In contrast, Girona have celebrated success on 5 occasions. In the first round of the current championship, Michel and his team proved stronger than the club from Vitoria-Gasteiz at "Montilivi" with a 1-0 win. The only goal was scored by Viktor Tsygankov. Consider the average scoring rate for each side over these past 10 meetings: 1.4 for Girona compared to 0.9 for Alaves.
Head-to-head statistics Alaves - Girona
Deportivo Alaves Team Overview
⚪ Eduardo Coudet is pulling out all the stops to ensure his Alaves side remains versatile and competitive against more skilled opponents. Currently, the club from Vitoria-Gasteiz sits in 15th place in the league standings, having amassed 26 points from 24 matches - just a two-point cushion above the relegation zone. It's equally important to consider their average performance stats: 0.88 goals scored per game against 1.25 conceded. Let's also highlight the "Bean Destroyers'" home form, where they've secured 18 points from 12 games, ranking them 12th in the league.
🔵 In the last round of the national championship, Alaves drew with Sevilla (1-1) at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Djibril Sow's goal was met with a response from Toni Martinez. It's crucial to note that the "Glorious" struggle when playing on the front foot - a lack of class affects their attacking fluidity and sharpness in front of goal. Even when playing with a man advantage from the 16th minute, the team from Vitoria-Gasteiz barely managed to take points from the "Nervionenses." The Argentine coach's tactical setup is based on a 4-4-2 formation. Currently, Alaves' top performer in this season's La Liga is Toni Martinez, boasting a record of 5 goals and 2 assists in 23 appearances.
Match Results: Deportivo Alaves
Girona Team Overview
⚪ The "Red and Whites" are in excellent form, having suffered only one defeat in their last seven matches. Michel and his team have managed to overcome a deep crisis and now sit 12th in the standings. However, their five-point cushion above the relegation zone is far from secure. Let's take a look at their average performance stats: they score one goal per match while conceding 1.58. On the road, Girona show impressive efficiency-securing 13 points from 12 games, ranking them ninth in the league.
🔴 In their last national championship match, Girona pulled off a sensational 2-1 victory over Barcelona. This success further underscores that the club is on the mend. Michel's flexibility and adaptability were crucial, as the "Red and Whites" played two distinctly different halves yet were equally effective in both. A comparison of expected goals shows that Girona were, at the very least, on par: 2.86 compared to Barcelona's 2.71 in favor of Michel's side. It's challenging to pinpoint a specific formation used by the Spanish coach this season-typically, he opts for setups with four defenders. These can shift depending on the opponent, an essential trait for a team aiming for more than just survival in the top flight.
Match Results: Girona
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Deportivo Alaves
🎤 Ahead of the 25th round of La Liga, Nahuel Tenaglia spoke with journalists: “We must earn points in the upcoming match against Girona. We need to display the ambition and hunger we showed in the second half of our last game. We've worked hard these past days, and with our fans on Monday, there's no greater motivation to secure three points.” Aware of the tight competition, the captain emphasized the importance of not missing more opportunities: "The league is very competitive. On Monday, we must keep all three points at home, and we can't afford to miss more chances. The results of others don't matter. We need to add points. We have three very important games ahead.”
❌ Among Alaves' unavailable players, only Mariano Diaz stands out (coach's decision).
Girona
🎤 Girona's head coach Michel Sanchez shared his thoughts on their 2-1 victory over Barcelona in La Liga's 24th round: “This win was crucial for us. We're in a situation where ten teams are battling to climb out of the lower positions on the table. Securing three points against Barcelona is much more than just three points. They usually dominate every team, so beating them is a significant step forward. I believe it was a splendid match. I enjoyed it immensely, which is rare in a game with such high stakes and an opponent of this caliber. I truly relished it because our players delivered an outstanding performance, as did Barcelona. Anything could have happened, but our victory was truly deserved.”
❌ Among Girona's unavailable players for the upcoming match are Ricard Artero (ankle injury), Juan Carlos (knee injury), Alex Moreno (muscle injury), Portu (knee injury), Joel Roca (suspension), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (hamstring injury), and Donny van de Beek (Achilles injury).
⚽ Goal Prediction
Let's first consider the relatively low scoring averages of each team this season: Alaves score 0.9 goals per game, while Girona manage 1. Notably, in 5 of Girona's last 6 matches, there have been no more than 2 goals. A similar trend is evident in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head encounters. Our editorial choice is under 2.5 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In each of the last 10 head-to-head clashes, there have been no more than 10 corner kicks. This pattern is consistent with most of their previous matches this season. Let's take a look at the average number of corners earned by the teams in these encounters: Alaves average 3.9, while Girona average 4.6. We'll go with this event - under 10.5 corners.
Editorial Prediction
We suggest focusing on current statistical trends for this match-up. Both teams are in a battle for survival and are unlikely to take risks from the outset. This cautious approach contributes to the high scoring potential of the "Glorious" and the "Red and Whites." In our view, the trend of low-scoring games seen in their head-to-head clashes is likely to continue. We predict a final score of 0-0, with the key bet being under 2.5 goals.
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