Girona vs Real Valladolid Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 20.12.2024

• Date and Time: December 20, 21:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Estadi Montilivi, Girona, Spain

Girona

Michel was forced to adapt to his new squad after the summer transfer window with several players gone. He lost Sávio to Manchester City and Artem Dovbyk to AS Roma, leaving him without his two best forwards. The reality check was brutal for Girona, now a mid-table club, after being close to challenging for the title last year. 

The change was noticeable, with Blanquivermells losing to Atlético de Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. Michel often relied on momentum to punish the opponents by outscoring them. As he adapted to the loss of key forwards, Girona struggled against Real Betis and Celta Vigo (both draws). 

While Girona still find the net (23 goals in 17 games), their defensive vulnerabilities (25 conceded) often negate their attacking contributions. 

The Champions League also adds to the strain of a limited squad, which was a first for Girona. They lost to Paris Saint-Germain (1-0) and Feyenoord (2-3), followed by a win against Slovan Bratislava (2-0). To date, this is their only win in European matches, as PSV defeated them convincingly (4-0). 

In their last two games, the Blanquivermells lost to Sturm Graz (1-0) and Liverpool (1-0). They are unlikely to qualify for the knockout round,  although that would help them focus on La Liga, as they sit in 10th place. 

Viktor Tsygankov, Bojan Miovski and Yangel Herrera will be sidelined. 

Real Valladolid

Real Valladolid sacked Paulo Pezzolano as the team sat last in La Liga in fear of relegation. The club announced Argentinian coach Diego Cocca would replace him, who oversaw his first victory with Pucela against Valencia (1-0). Anuar scored the only goal of the encounter in the 20th minute and teared up as the team won a match in La Liga for the first time in two months.

Real Valladolid have the worst goal difference in the league, conceding 34 goals and scoring 12 in 17 matches. However, their victory against Valencia placed them in 19th place, two points ahead of Los Che. 

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Girona vs Real Valladolid Prediction

• Prediction: Girona to win
• Odds: 1.45 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Girona 3-0 Real Valladolid

The first match brought hope to Real Valladolid fans, but it’s likely due to Valencia’s struggles and the short-term boost from Cocca’s arrival. Valladolid will face one of the best teams going forward, but they struggle to keep a clean sheet. 

Girona thrive in high-scoring matches where their attacking prowess can outweigh defensive issues. However, Tsygankov’s absence adds to the challenge. Nonetheless, with the home advantage at the Montilivi, Girona are expected to win. 

Girona vs Real Valladolid Betting Tip

• Pick: Donny van De Beek to score
• Odds: 8 (22Bet)

In Tsygankov’s absence, Donny Van de Beek is likely to become the creative leader of the team. He scored against Mallorca even though Girona ultimately lost the match (2-1). However, he’s secured a starter position at the club in the past weeks. He carries the ball between the lines and has become Aleix García’s replacement, a pivotal midfielder in Michel’s tactical system. 

The Dutchman will face an immobile defence, which only favours his gameplay. 

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