Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 38 match between Girona and Elche and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Girona and Elche are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Saturday at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, with much riding on the outcome in this LaLiga battle.
Form: Girona vs Elche
Girona Form
Girona only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Rayo Vallecano, followed by another draw. This time 1-1 against Real Sociedad, before going down in a 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid. Girona managed to win two of their past six home matches in the LaLiga. In the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, as they scored eight and conceded seven goals.
Elche Form
In their last three matches, Elche drew 1-1 with Deportivo Alaves, lost 2-1 against Real Betis and beat Getafe 1-0. Elche only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the LaLiga. In these six matches they drew zero and lost five as well as being outscored by 13 goals to six.
Betting stats and facts for Girona and Elche
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Girona and Elche. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 26 of the last 28 Girona matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 25 of the last 27 Girona matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Girona home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Girona home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Girona matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Elche away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Elche have lost 7 of the last 8 away matches in the LaLiga while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Elche have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 9 Elche away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Elche have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches in the LaLiga and the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: Girona vs Elche
Cristhian Stuani is the most prolific LaLiga marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Elche look to Andre Silva, hoping he can add to his current total of three LaLiga goals in his latest games.
Betting markets: Girona vs Elche
Full-time result
Girona claimed four wins, drew two and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Elche won two, drew zero and lost eight of their last 10 games away.
Both teams to score
Girona scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Curiously, Elche only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Girona managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Elche kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Girona’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Elche, who scored 1.4 times on average in these matches. Girona conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches.
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