Girona Against Deportivo Alaves on Estadi Municipal de Montilivi

Girona FC: Season Overview and Recent Form

Under Míchel’s leadership as head coach, Girona has shown grit and drive this season. They sit 13th in the league table with 34 points tied with Osasuna. The team trails the seventh spot by six points, which would open the door to European tournaments.

Girona’s recent performance at home hasn’t been great. They last won at home on February 3 against Las Palmas. Since then, their games at Montilivi ended in ties with Celta Vigo and Valencia, and a loss to Getafe. This shows they’re finding it hard to win on their own turf. Their latest league game was a 4-1 defeat to Barcelona on March 30, which points out their defense problems when facing top teams.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Girona’s attack showcases creativity and flow, with Donny van de Beek pulling the strings in midfield. His eye for a pass and range of distribution help Girona switch from defense to offense. Up top, seasoned forward Cristhian Stuani plays a key role, as his knowledge and knack for scoring keep enemy backlines on their toes. Also, Oriol Romeu’s comeback brings toughness and calm to the middle of the park boosting both defensive cover and ball movement.

On the other hand, Girona’s weak defense keeps causing problems. The team struggles with set-pieces and quick counter-attacks often leaving open spaces that other teams take advantage of. Injuries to key players like Iván Martín and Bryan Gil have made their defense even shakier and limited their attacking choices on the sides.

Deportivo Alavés: Season Overview and Recent Form

Eduardo “Chacho” Coudet leads Alavés, who find themselves in a tough spot just above the relegation zone. They have 27 points two more than Espanyol, who sit in the highest relegation spot. This small gap makes every remaining game crucial.

Alavés’ recent games show mixed results. They beat Villarreal 1-0 on March 8 proving they can win key matches. But then they tied 2-2 with Las Palmas and lost 0-2 at home to Rayo Vallecano on March 29. These up-and-down outcomes point to issues in keeping good form and momentum.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Alavés excels at organizing and disciplining their defense. They know how to frustrate their opponents by staying compact and giving them little room in the defensive third. Goalkeeper Antonio Sivera plays a key role making big saves to keep his team in close games.

On offense, Alavés finds it hard to score goals . Kike García, their forward, has scored 11 goals this season, but the team lacks other reliable scorers. This makes their attack easy to predict. The team’s defense faces a new challenge, as right-back Nahuel Tenaglia can’t play due to too many yellow cards. This might force them to change their tactics.

Girona Against Deportivo Alaves – Key Players

Girona relies on Cristhian Stuani’s leadership and know-how. He excels at holding the ball and scoring, which keeps defenses on their toes. In midfield, Donny van de Beek’s skill and ball control play a big role in Girona’s attacking plans. Oriol Romeu’s comeback brings much-needed balance to the middle of the field.

Alavés counts on Kike García to lead their offense and take advantage of any defensive mistakes by Girona. In midfield, Jon Guridi’s effort and skill to break up the other team’s play are essential. On defense, Santiago Mouriño’s expected addition to replace the suspended Tenaglia will play a key role in keeping their defense strong.

Head-to-Head and Historical Context

The history of matches between Girona and Alavés shows a pretty even split. Out of their last 18 games, Girona has won seven, Alavés has won five, and six ended in ties. It’s worth mentioning that Girona hasn’t lost to Alavés in their last three La Liga games. This streak might give Girona a mental boost going into this match.