Valencia will hope to return to winning ways when they host Girona at the Mestalla on Saturday.
Los Che are currently on a three-game winless streak and are only three points above the relegation zone.
Girona, on the other hand, have no wins in their last six away matches.
Read our Valencia vs Girona prediction, preview and betting tips. You can also check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
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Valencia vs Girona key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Valencia's last five matches.
- Four of the last five H2Hs produced goals at both ends.
- At least five cards were awarded in seven of the last nine skirmishes between these outfits.
Valencia vs Girona preview: Hosts to get back on course?
| Valencia | vs | Girona |
|---|---|---|
| 13th | Position | 12th |
| 36 | Points | 38 |
| 35 | Goals For | 35 |
| 47 | Goals Against | 48 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 12th | Home Rank | 13th |
| 12th | Away Rank | 9th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
April has not been a particularly pleasant month for Valencia, as they were three points away from a European spot at the start of the month but are now three points above the relegation zone after earning only one point from three games.
With six matches remaining, Los Che will need all the points they can get if they intend to avoid a late relegation scrap.
Coach Carlos Corberan is still unable to call upon the services of defensive trio Mouctar Diakhaby (hamstring), Thierry Correia (hamstring), and Jose Copete (meniscus) because of the aforementioned injuries.
Goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala, who was unavailable against Mallorca because of a hamstring problem, is expected to be back in the squad for this game, but getting a nod between the sticks here is unlikely.
Hugo Duro was an unused substitute against Mallorca on Tuesday and could be an option in attack for this game alongside Umar Sadiq, who has partnered Lucas Beltran in back-to-back games for the Mestalla outfit.
Girona, meanwhile, are coming off a disappointing 3-2 home defeat against Real Betis. They are now without a win in back-to-back games and have not won an away game since mid-January.
The visitors have had to survive for months without several key players due to long-term injuries. For this game, nothing has changed in that regard.
Donny van de Beek (Achilles tendon), Portu (ACL), and Juan Carlos (Achilles tendon) are long-term absentees, while Thomas Lemar is a doubt with a muscle issue.
Ricard Artero (broken ankle), Abel Ruiz (thigh), Vladyslav Vanat (hamstring), and Barcelona loanee Marc-Andre ter Stegen (hamstring) complete the list of confirmed absentees for the visitors.
Valencia vs Girona form guide & betting tips
| Valencia | vs | Girona |
|---|---|---|
| L-W-L-L-D | Form | W-L-W-D-L |
| 4 | Points | 7 |
| 16th | Form Table | 9th |
| 5 | Goals For | 7 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 5 |
Whispers Predicts: Valencia 1-1 Girona
At 2.14, Valencia are considered favourites by the boomakers.
However, Los Che have no wins in three consecutive matches, and given that four of Girona's last five away games ended in stalemates, we are confident that the spoils will be shared after 90 minutes.
Interestingly, three of Girona's last five away matches ended 1-1, and so did Valencia's most recent game earlier this week.
On that note, this exact result can be backed at 6.25.
> BTTS - Yes at 1.77 | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 1.91 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result - Draw at 3.57 | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS - Yes at 4.40 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: 1-1 at 6.25 | Likelihood: Outsider