Valencia vs Girona Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | LaLiga, September 21, 2024

Valencia vs Girona Preview

• Tournament: LaLiga.
• Date: Saturday, September 21.
• Kick-off Time: 4:30 PM GMT.
• Venue: Mestalla.

Valencia vs Girona will be the fourth game of Matchday 6 in La Liga as the bottom side gears up to host the team in 10^th place.

The hosts will enter this contest on the back of a dreadful start to their current league campaign. They have lost four and drawn one of their opening five games and sit at the bottom of the table with just one point to their name. Manager Ruben Baraja will be under immense pressure ahead of this game and a negative result could put his job in danger.

Girona, on the other hand, have made a mixed start to their season and have recorded two wins, two defeats, and one draw in their opening five games. They were smashed 4-1 by Barcelona on home turf in their last game and will look to set things straight in the next one. Manager Michel will try and help his team recreate the form from last season and will look to finish in the top four once again.

Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news coming out from both camps.

Valencia vs Girona Team News

Valencia Team News

Manager Baraja will have a considerable injury list to deal with ahead of his team’s next match. Jaume Domenech, Jose Luis Gaya, Rafa Mir, and Mouctar Diakhaby are all out with injuries. Meanwhile, Dani Gomez, Hugo Duro, and Fran Perez are doubtful for this match. The manager will look to field a strong lineup.

Girona Team News

Despite the team not doing so well in the last game, manager Michel will look to stick to the same lineup he used in his last game. Yangel Herrera is the only player who is an injury concern for the next match.

Valencia vs Girona Predicted Lineups

Valencia Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili

Defenders: Dimitri Foulquier, Cesar Tarrega, Cristhian Mosquera, Thierry Correia;

Midfielders: Diego Lopez, Hugo Guillamon, Pepelu (C), Luis Rioja;

Forwards: Javier Guerra, Dani Gomez.

Girona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Paulo Gazzaniga (GK);

Defenders: Alejandro Frances, David Lopez, Daley Blind, Miguel Gutierrez

Midfielders: Ivan Martin (C), Jhon Solis; Bryan Gil, Viktor Tsygankov, Arnaut Danjuma

Forward: Abel Ruiz.

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Valencia vs Girona Head-to-Head Record

These teams faced each other for the first time back in 2018 and have played just eight games since then. In the last five, there have been no draws between them, with Girona winning three games and Valencia winning the other two.

Key players to watch in Valencia vs Girona

Pepelu (Valencia)

Midfielder and captain Pepelu will be in the spotlight for his team in the upcoming game. He has been their best player in terms of ratings so far this season and his teammates will look to him for motivation to perform well in the next match and to get out of the slump they are in.

Bryan Gil (Girona)

Gil has been the best player for Girona this season, contributing immensely in multiple areas of the pitch. He has contributed to just one goal but his work rate has been excellent for his team as he continues to inspire his teammates to do better.

Valencia vs Girona Prediction

The head-to-head is in fair balance for the last five games, with the hosts having won two and the visitors having won three. Recent history favours Girona though, as they have won each of the last three meetings. The current form also suggests that the 20th-placed side will struggle against the team in 10^th.

Prediction: Valencia 1-2 Girona (Watch Live)

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