In an eagerly anticipated La Liga match, Girona will host Alaves on Saturday at Estadi Montilivi. This encounter marks a crucial point in the 2025-26 season for both teams.
Current Standings
Alaves is positioned eighth in La Liga, accumulating 15 points from 11 games. In contrast, Girona finds itself at the bottom of the table with just seven points, recording only one win, four draws, and six losses so far.
Recent Form
- Girona: Recent matches include one win against Valencia and a recent defeat to Getafe (1-2).
- Alaves: Alaves is riding high after victories, including a 7-0 win over Deportivo Getxo and a 2-1 triumph against Espanyol.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Girona has faced Alaves 29 times, securing 13 wins and suffering 10 losses. In their last meeting during the 2024-25 season, Alaves secured a narrow 1-0 victory.
Team News
For Girona, injuries keep Juan Carlos, Donny van de Beek, and Alejandro Frances sidelined. David Lopez’s condition will be assessed closer to the match. Key player Vladyslav Vanat is expected to play after scoring three goals this season.
Alaves will be without Jon Pacheco and Lucas Boye due to a shoulder injury and suspension, respectively. Carlos Vicente is set to step in for Boye, while Mariano Diaz and Abde Rebbach are also available options for coach Eduardo Coudet.
Possible Lineups
Here are the anticipated lineups for both teams:
| Girona | Alaves |
|---|---|
| Gazzaniga | Sivera |
| Martinez | Jonny |
| Reis | Tenaglia |
| Blind | Parada |
| Moreno | Enriquez |
| Tsygankov | Blanco |
| Ounahi | Calebe |
| Witsel | Suarez |
| Martin | Alena |
| Roca | Vicente |
| Vanat | Martinez |
Match Prediction
Both teams have shown fluctuations in form this season. Girona has been stronger at home, but Alaves tends to struggle on the road. A draw is anticipated, with a predicted score of 1-1.
