The 2023-24 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Valencia take on an impressive Girona side at the Estadio de Mestalla on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Girona are in third place in the La Liga standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The away side slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Villarreal last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Valencia, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have improved after a slow start to their campaign. Los Che suffered a 1-0 defeat against Real Sociedad in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Valencia vs Girona Head-to-Head
Valencia have a narrow edge over Girona and have won four out of the seven matches between the two teams. Girona have managed three victories against Valencia and will look to level the scales this weekend.
Valencia form guide: L-D-L-L-L
Girona form guide: L-D-W-W-W
Valencia vs Girona Team News
Valencia
Jesus Vazquez has made progress with his recovery but is unlikely to be risked in this fixture. Mouctar Diakhaby, Fran Perez, and Jaume Domenech are injured and have been ruled out of this game.
Injured: Mouctar Diakhaby, Fran Perez, Jaume Domenech
Doubtful: Jesus Vazquez
Suspended: None
Girona
Yan Couto, Ricard Artero, and Cristhian Stuani are injured and will not be able to play a part in this fixture. Arnau Martinez served his suspension and will be available for selection.
Injured: Yan Couto, Ricard Artero, Cristhian Stuani, Borja Garcia
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Valencia vs Girona Predicted XI
Valencia Predicted XI (4-4-2): Mamardashvili; Correia, Mosquera, Ozkacar, Foulquier; Diego Lopez, Guillamon, Pepelu, Guerra; Almeida, Duro
Girona Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Gazzaniga; Eric Garcia, David Lopez, Blind, Gutierrez; Herrera, Aleix Garcia; Tsyhankov, Martin, Savio; Dovbyk
Valencia vs Girona Prediction
Girona have consistently punched above their weight this season and have secured their place in the top four. Artem Dovbyk and Aleix Garcia have been exceptional and will look to prove their mettle this weekend.
Valencia are in the midst of a slump and have plenty of work to do ahead of this fixture. Girona are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Valencia 1-2 Girona