Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the La Liga match.
Girona are in freefall, edging dangerously close to the relegation battle. With just a seven-point cushion, their home form has been uninspiring. Valencia are also in a precarious position outside the drop zone, but their one-point return from the last seven away matches means another defeat could drag them back into trouble.
Girona
The Catalan club haven’t won in five matches and have conceded 15 goals in their last eight league outings. Even struggling sides like Espanyol (1:1) and Las Palmas (2:1) have managed to score against them. Goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga has kept only six clean sheets in 27 La Liga appearances, and the defence ranks 16th in the league for defensive errors leading to goals (1.48 per game).
Valencia
Valencia have steadied the ship, suffering just one defeat in their last six league matches. They picked up crucial points against Villarreal (fifth place) and scored 10 goals in this period. The loan signing of Umar Sadiq from Real Sociedad has added firepower—the Nigerian striker has scored four goals in his last four games.
Girona vs Valencia Prediction
Girona’s defensive frailties continue to haunt them, while Valencia’s attack is beginning to click. The visitors won the reverse fixture 2:0 and should find the net again in this encounter.
