It promises to be a tight fight to avoid relegation in La Liga this term, with just four points separating 18th and 11th in the current standings. It could be a pivotal round of fixtures in Spain this weekend, with two of the teams involved at the bottom of the standings clashing.
Girona will have the home advantage for today’s La Liga matches, but they have lost three of their previous four. Almeria comes into this game unfavored in the soccer betting, as they have lost each of their previous two. However, you can find our La Liga picks and Girona vs Almeria prediction here.
Girona vs. Almeria Matchup Information
Girona vs Almeria
Location: Montilvi, Girona.
Date and Time: Friday, February 17, 2023. 3:00 PM ET.
How To Watch: ESPN+
Recent Scores
This will only be the second top-flight meeting between the sides in La Liga history. The previous meeting this term took place in October, with Almeria picking up a 3-2 victory.
However, Girona has picked up three wins from their previous five home matches against Almeria in all competitions. Prior to that run, they had failed to win in their previous five home matches, with three ending in draws.
Girona vs. Almeria Analysis
Girona
The Girona odds will them as the narrow favorites in the betting for this fixture on Friday evening. Their overall form this term has been encouraging, as they sit eleventh in the standings, having lost just nine in 21 outings. However, they have picked up just six victories throughout the campaign. Girona has won twice in their previous five, but they have also lost three over the same spell of games.
They have an impressive record in Friday night fixtures in La Liga, as they have won two from four this season. Only Celta Vigo and Cadiz have picked up more victories on a Friday in the top flight. However, the goals seem to have dried up in recent weeks, as they have failed to score in three of their previous four.
It is important to check the team news before making a Girona vs Almeria prediction this weekend. The hosts will be without a number of key players on Friday, including Yangel Herrera, Valery Fernandez, and Yan Couto. Meanwhile, Miguel Gutirrez will be missing through suspension.
Almeria
Almeria was entertaining winners in the previous meeting between the sides this season. However, the Almeria stats show that they come into this fixture lower in the standings, as they are currently 15th. They could drop into the bottom three this weekend if they are beaten in Girona, and the results go against them in La Liga.
The visitors have won just once in their previous five top-flight matches in Spain, and they come into this fixture after having suffered back-to-back defeats. That was the second time this season that they have lost consecutive games in La Liga. However, they will need to get back on track to ensure that they don’t get dragged into the bottom three.
However, the visitors have no injury issues to contend with, which will mean that Rubi will have a fully fit squad to select from on Friday.
Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
- Girona: -125
- Almeria: +350
- Draw: +275
Spread
- Girona (-1): +210
- Almeria (+1): -106
Over/Under
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 Goals (-110) Under 2.5 Goals (-110)
Girona vs. Almeria Betting Pick and Prediction
This should be a cagey affair between two sides that will be scrapping for points like their lives depend on it. Almeria’s win over Girona earlier in the season was a fine display, but the hosts boast an excellent home record over their rivals on Friday. When it comes to making a Girona vs Almeria prediction, we will be leaning toward the team playing at home.
They have shown much more at both ends of the field throughout the season, and while the goals may have dried up in recent weeks, it is worth remembering that defeats over that period were suffered against Barcelona and Villarreal. The added benefit of having home advantage will see them get over the line on Friday, and we fail to see both teams finding the net.
- Pick 1: Girona (-125)
- Pick 2: Both Teams Not To Score (-106)
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