Girona vs Alaves prediction, H2H and probable lineups — April 5, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On April 5, 2025, the Montivili City Stadium in Girona will host a La Liga Matchday 30 clash between Girona and Alaves. I'm betting on goals in this match.
Girona
Last season will be long remembered by Catalan fans. The team achieved historic success by securing a spot in the Champions League. Moreover, their leading forward, Ukrainian Artem Dovbyk, became the top scorer of the league and won the Pichichi trophy. However, in the off-season, the club lost key players, which inevitably affected its results.
After 29 rounds, Girona is in a modest 13th place with 34 points. Michel's team is 7 points clear of the relegation zone and is likely to retain its La Liga status. However, the form of the red and whites leaves much to be desired — 7 matches without a win in the league, with only 3 points earned from draws during this period. The problems with victories are evident: in the last 12 matches across all competitions, they have won only once — beating Las Palmas at home (2-1).
The Catalans have yet to compensate for the attacking losses after the summer sales. As a result, Girona's current top scorer in La Liga is the 38-year-old veteran and club legend, Uruguayan Cristhian Stuani, with just 6 league goals.
Alaves
Alaves is in 17th place, with the same number of points as Leganes, who are in the relegation zone. Only a better goal difference keeps the Basques above the danger line, so it's crucial for the team to earn points to ensure safety going forward.
However, Alaves is struggling with form — just one win in the last 9 rounds. Nevertheless, they have been more consistent on the road. In their last seven away matches, they have one win and five draws, losing only to Barcelona — and that by a narrow margin.
Probable lineups
- Girona: Gazzaniga, Frances, Blind, Krejci, Gutierrez, Tsygankov, Martinez, Artur, Herrera, Asprilla, Danjuma
- Alaves: Sivera, Tenaglia, Abqar, Mourino, Sanchez, Blanco, Cabanes, Joan Jordan, Guridi, Alena, Garcia
Match facts and H2H
- In the last 6 home matches, Girona has always seen the "both teams to score" bet win.
- In only one of their last 9 away games has Alaves failed to score.
- In the first round, Girona narrowly defeated Alaves at their ground 1-0.
Prediction
It's crucial for Alaves to earn points in every match to stay in La Liga. At the same time, Girona cannot feel completely safe, and the support of the home crowd will surely push the team to play not only defensively. In such a situation, the "both teams to score" bet seems justified.
