Match Details
The match between Almeria and Girona is scheduled to take place on January 14, 2024, at the Power Horse Stadium – Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos. It is a La Liga regular season match, with Girona being the favorite to win with odds of 1.71.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In their previous encounters, Girona has dominated Almeria. In their most recent meeting on October 22, 2023, Girona secured a convincing 5-2 victory over Almeria. Looking back at historical matchups, it becomes evident that these two teams often produce high-scoring games, with several matches featuring three or more goals.
Team Form: Almeria
Almeria has been struggling in recent matches across all competitions. In their last six games, they have failed to secure a win and have lost four matches while drawing twice. Their goal-scoring record during this period stands at three goals scored and seven conceded. This poor form has resulted in them occupying the bottom position in La Liga standings with just five points from 19 matches.
In home matches specifically, Almeria’s performance has also been disappointing. Out of nine games played at home in the current competition, they have failed to register a single victory and have drawn four times while losing five matches. They have scored ten goals but conceded an alarming 18 goals on their own turf.
The most recent match for Almeria was against Osasuna in La Liga where they suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 1-0.
Team Form: Girona
Girona, on the other hand, has been enjoying an excellent run of form recently. They are unbeaten in their last six matches, winning five and drawing one. Their away form has been particularly impressive, with seven wins and two draws in nine matches played on the road in La Liga.
Currently sitting in second place in the league standings with 48 points, Girona has been scoring goals at an impressive rate. In their last six matches, they have scored a total of 19 goals while conceding eight. This attacking prowess combined with solid defensive performances has allowed them to maintain a positive goal difference of 22.
In their most recent match against Elche in the Copa del Rey, Girona emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline.
Key Players
For Almeria, Léo Baptistão has been a standout performer this season. With four goals to his name, he will be crucial in leading their attack against Girona. On the other side, Cristian Stuani and Artem Dovbyk have been key contributors for Girona. Stuani has netted eight goals while Dovbyk leads the team’s scoring charts with eleven goals.
Statistical Insights
Almeria’s struggles can be attributed to their leaky defense as they have conceded a staggering 43 goals so far this season. On the other hand, Girona boasts an impressive goal-scoring record of 46 goals in just 19 matches.
Furthermore, Almeria’s inability to secure victories at home is concerning given that they have only managed four draws out of nine home games. Meanwhile, Girona’s exceptional away record highlights their ability to perform well on unfamiliar grounds.
Prediction: Almeria 1 – 3 Girona
Based on the analysis provided above and considering both teams’ recent form and historical head-to-head records, it is predicted that Girona will come out on top in this match with a scoreline of 3-1. Girona’s attacking prowess and solid away performances are expected to overpower Almeria’s struggling defense.
