Girona Vs Valencia

Valencia's fight to remain outside the relegation zone in La Liga continues this Saturday evening as they travel to Estadi Montilivi to take on Girona, a team that has been struggling to secure a victory since the beginning of February. Currently, Los Che sit in 16th place in the La Liga standings, holding a precarious one-point lead over 18th-placed Alaves. Girona, on the other hand, are positioned in 13th place, maintaining a seven-point cushion above the relegation zone as the league nears its closing stages.

Girona had an incredible 2023-24 season, finishing in third place and earning a coveted spot in the UEFA Champions League for the ongoing campaign. However, replicating that success has proven to be a challenge this time around. Their performance this season has been notably less impressive, with a tally of nine wins, six draws, and 12 losses from 27 games. This accumulation of 33 points has placed them in 13th position, still within a relatively safe distance from the danger zone but not completely out of the woods.

While Girona are not in immediate danger of being drawn into a relegation battle, their recent form has been underwhelming. They have only managed to secure one victory in their last eight La Liga outings, with their most recent win occurring at the beginning of February against Las Palmas. In their last two matches, they have shared the points with Celta Vigo and Espanyol, which means another unfavorable result here could further complicate their situation ahead of their upcoming clash with Barcelona at the end of March.

At home, Girona have collected 20 points from 13 league fixtures this season, which gives them a relatively solid foundation at Montilivi. However, they will be facing a Valencia side that has yet to secure an away victory in La Liga throughout the current campaign. This lack of success on the road is a concern for Valencia, as their struggles away from home continue to hinder their overall performance. Their last away league triumph dates back to April 2024 when they defeated Osasuna, highlighting the extent of their difficulties when playing outside Mestalla.

Despite their problems on the road, Valencia have managed to maintain a decent home record considering their league position. They have amassed 21 points from 14 home games, which has been instrumental in keeping them afloat in the relegation battle. In their most recent outing, Los Che emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Real Valladolid, offering them a much-needed confidence boost ahead of this important encounter.

Carlos Corberan’s team has only suffered one defeat in their last six La Liga matches, which was a home loss to Atletico Madrid on February 22. Their most recent away fixture resulted in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Osasuna at the start of the month, demonstrating their ability to compete even in challenging circumstances.

Valencia have a rich history in Spanish football and have not faced relegation from the top tier since 1986. The prospect of the six-time Spanish champions dropping out of La Liga would be a significant and shocking development. However, given their current precarious situation, that scenario remains a distinct possibility if they fail to secure crucial points in the coming weeks.

So far, Valencia’s record this season consists of six wins, nine draws, and 12 losses from their 27 games, resulting in a total of 27 points. This tally is only sufficient to place them in 16th position, a mere one point ahead of the relegation zone. Additionally, they find themselves trailing Espanyol, who are in 15th place, by just one point. This indicates how tight and competitive the relegation battle is shaping up to be as the season enters its final stretch.