Closed game amid heavy workloads: prediction for Girona vs Alavés
The friendly match between Girona and Alavés will take place on July 25, 2026, at the Montilivi Stadium in Girona, Spain. The Catalans are preparing for the new season after being relegated to the Segunda, while the team from Vitoria-Gasteiz will look to build on the strong finish they had in last season’s campaign.
Girona: first win after painful relegation
Girona endured a disastrous last season, finishing second from bottom in 19th place in La Liga. The Catalans fell just one point short of safety, but couldn’t win any of their final eight matches, recording four draws and four defeats in that stretch.
Girona kicked off their preseason with a 3-1 victory over Olot. While this result should boost their confidence, it’s too early to draw major conclusions: in their last nine official matches, the Catalans have picked up just one win.
Alavés: fighting spirit keeps them in the top flight
Alavés also spent much of last season flirting with relegation, but managed to finish 14th in the table. The Vitoria-Gasteiz side ended up just two points ahead of Girona, with two wins in their final three fixtures proving decisive.
The highlight was a memorable 1-0 home win over Barcelona. Alavés opened their summer friendlies with a 1-1 draw against Eibar, once again focusing on disciplined defending and solidity off the ball.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Girona are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Alavés: two wins and a draw.
- In four of the last five head-to-head games, the teams scored no more than one goal.
- Alavés have seen under 2.5 goals in four of their last five matches.
Another game of few chances: prediction for Girona vs Alavés
Both sides are still regaining match fitness and will likely play this fixture under heavy training loads. In such conditions, it’s hard to expect a high tempo or a flood of chances—especially considering Alavés’ cautious approach.
The head-to-head stats also point to a low-scoring affair. Girona and Alavés regularly play each other with maximum pragmatism, and four of their last five encounters have ended with under 1.5 goals.
