The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Deportivo Alaves take on an impressive Girona side in an important encounter at the Estadio Mendizorroza on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes over the past year and will want to win this game.
Deportivo Alaves vs Girona Preview
Girona are in eighth place in the La Liga standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Catalan side thrashed Real Valladolid by a comprehensive 3-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Deportivo Alaves, on the other hand, are in 16th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The hosts played out a 2-2 draw against Valencia in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Deportivo Alaves vs Girona Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Girona have a slight edge over Deportivo Alaves and have won six out of the last 17 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Deportivo Alaves' five victories.
- After a run of six victories in seven matches at home against Girona in all competitions, Deportivo Alaves have won only two of their last seven such games against the Catalans.
- After playing out a draw in only one of their first nine matches away from home against opponents from the Basque country in La Liga, Girona have played out draws in three of their last four such games.
- Deportivo Alaves have played out draws in each of their last four matches in La Liga - their longest such run in the history of the competition.
- Girona were on a winless run of three matches in La Liga before their victory against Real Valladolid last week.
Deportivo Alaves vs Girona Prediction
Girona have managed to overcome their recent slump but have plenty of work to do in the coming weeks. Abel Ruiz has been impressive for his side so far and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Deportivo Alaves have been in poor form this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Girona are the better team and hold the upper hand this weekend.
Prediction: Deportivo Alaves 1-3 Girona
Deportivo Alaves vs Girona Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Girona to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Girona to score first - Yes