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LaLiga: Girona vs Deportivo Alaves
Kickoff Time: 2023-12-19 04:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/ALBERT GEA
It’s great to see Girona performing well and
being considered as the darkest horse in La Liga this season. Their victory
over Barcelona certainly showcased their capabilities. Girona’s position at the
top of the standings is impressive, and their strong offensive firepower has
been a key factor in their success. With 38 goals scored so far, they have
outperformed even the traditional powerhouses like Real Madrid and Barcelona in
terms of goal-scoring. What sets Girona apart is their collective offense, as
they don’t rely on a single star player but rather thrive as a team. It’s
remarkable that 11 different players have contributed goals this season,
including eight players averaging more than one shot per game, including three
defenders. This balanced and inclusive approach to score has proven to be
effective for Girona. It will be interesting to see how they continue to
perform throughout the season and if they can maintain their position among the
top teams in La Liga.
It seems that Alaves had a disappointing result
in their last league match, losing 0-1 at home to Las Palmas and ending their
three-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. Overall, Alaves have had a
satisfactory performance this season, currently sitting in the middle of the La
Liga standings. However, when looking at their goal-scoring record, it is
evident that their offensive firepower is lacking, having scored only 14 goals
thus far while conceding 20. Furthermore, Alaves have struggled with their away
performances, earning only three draws and suffering five losses in their eight
away games in the league. This suggests that their performance on the road has
been relatively weak. It will be important for Alaves to address these issues,
particularly their offensive struggles and away form, in order to improve their
overall results in the league.
Based on the information mentioned above, it does
appear that Girona have been performing better than Alaves this season.
Girona’s strong offensive firepower and their position at the top of the La
Liga standings make them the favorites in a matchup against Alaves.
Additionally, considering Alaves’ struggles in terms of goal scoring and their
weaker away performances, Girona would indeed have the advantage, especially
when playing at home.
Girona’s Last 5 Games: WWWDW
23-12-11 Barcelona 2-4 Girona
23-12-08 Orihuela 2-5 Girona
23-12-02 Girona 2-1 Valencia
23-11-28 Girona 1-1 Athletic Club
23-11-11 Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Girona
Deportivo Alaves’ Last 5 Games: LWDWD
23-12-09 Deportivo Alaves 0-1 Las Palmas
23-12-06 Terrassa FC 0-1 Deportivo Alaves
23-12-03 Mallorca 0-0 Deportivo Alaves
23-11-25 Deportivo Alaves 3-1 Granada
23-11-15 Osasuna 2-2 Deportivo Alaves
Head To Head Record:
19-05-19 Deportivo Alaves 2-1 Girona
19-02-13 Girona 1-1 Deportivo Alaves
18-12-06 Girona 2-1 Deportivo Alaves
18-11-01 Deportivo Alaves 2-2 Girona
18-04-20 Deportivo Alaves 1-2 Girona
Prediction:
Girona to win