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Girona and Alaves Set for Tight La Liga Clash
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Girona, spain – Girona and Alaves are poised for a closely contested La Liga match on Monday, with Girona aiming to solidify their strong home form and Alaves seeking to improve their away record. The fixture takes place as both teams navigate a congested mid-table, with European qualification and relegation battles shaping the league landscape.
Girona enters the match as favorites, benefiting from a dominant home record this season. However, Alaves, despite their struggles on the road, present a challenge with a squad capable of disrupting the home side’s rhythm.A draw woudl see both teams maintain their current positions, while a win for either could significantly alter their respective trajectories in the league.
Team News & Lineups
Girona manager Michel is expected to field a strong starting eleven, with no new injury concerns reported. The likely lineup includes Gazzaniga in goal, a defence of Martinez, Reis, Blind, and Moreno, a midfield quartet of Tsygankov, Ounahi, Witsel, Martin, and Roca, and Vanat leading the attack.
Alaves will be without Jon Pacheco due to a shoulder problem, potentially sidelining him untill after the winter break. Striker Lucas Boye is also unavailable following a red card in the previous match against Espanyol, paving the way for carlos Vicente to feature in the starting lineup. manager Coudet has attacking options in Mariano Diaz, Abde Rebbach, and Jon Guridi.
Girona possible starting lineup: Gazzaniga; Martinez, Reis, Blind, Moreno; Tsygankov, Ounahi, Witsel, Martin, Roca; Vanat
Alaves possible starting lineup: Sivera; Jonny, Tenaglia, Parada, Enriquez; Blanco; Calebe, Suarez, Alena; Vicente, Martinez
Prediction
Sports Mole predicts a 1-1 draw, citing Girona’s stronger home form contrasted with Alaves’s struggles away from home, suggesting a low-scoring affair.
