In a pivotal La Liga encounter, Girona aims to solidify their top-four aspirations against Las Palmas, who are battling a five-match losing streak. Can the Champions League hopefuls overcome their away-day struggles to clinch victory?
Match Preview
Las Palmas, currently enduring a rough patch, will host Girona, who are chasing a top-four spot in the league standings.
Las Palmas suffered a 4-1 defeat against Celta Vigo in their last outing, marking their fifth consecutive loss. They have conceded a total of 10 goals in their last five matches, averaging two goals conceded per game.
Furthermore, Las Palmas has not won any of their previous eight La Liga matches, managing only two draws amidst six losses.
Despite their strong offensive record this season, ranking among the top scorers in La Liga, Las Palmas faces a daunting task to turn their form around against Girona.
On the other hand, Girona secured a convincing 4-1 victory against Cadiz in their recent fixture, solidifying their position in third place and moving comfortably within the top four.
Although Girona has experienced inconsistency lately, with four wins and five defeats in their last nine games, they remain well-placed in the league, having lost only once in their first 23 matches.
Despite their recent struggles away from home, losing their last five away league games, Girona will be optimistic about their chances against Las Palmas.
Head-to-Head:
In previous encounters, Las Palmas has struggled against Girona, failing to win any of their last nine meetings and suffering six defeats across all competitions.
Given the history of low-scoring matches between these teams, Saturday’s game may witness another defensive battle.
Team News & Updates:
Las Palmas will be without Mexican defender Julian Araujo due to a muscle injury, while Girona will miss Ricard Artero and Joel Roca due to injury concerns.
Cristian Stuani and Viktor Tsygankov’s availability remains uncertain.
Prediction & Analysis:
With Las Palmas faltering and Girona eager to capitalize on their recent success, the visitors are poised to exploit their opponent’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Anticipate Girona to assert their dominance by scoring over 1.5 goals and securing a clean sheet, extending Las Palmas’ misery with a sixth consecutive defeat.
- Las Palmas 0-2 Girona
