{"id":1416867,"date":"2025-12-05T12:23:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T12:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1416867"},"modified":"2025-12-05T12:23:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T12:23:49","slug":"match-preview-elche-vs-girona-07-12-25-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-elche-vs-girona-07-12-25-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Elche vs Girona: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Elche welcome Girona to the Estadio Manuel Mart\u00ednez Valero, with kick-off set for Sunday afternoon. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This clash brings together two sides both seeking a reversal in fortunes, but with Girona having won both previous meetings between the clubs, the hosts will be determined to set the record straight. The match carries added intrigue as Elche look to build on a more solid defensive record, while Girona aim to turn recent improvements into points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on Elche&#8217;s stronger defensive numbers and Girona&#8217;s recent uptick in resilience, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We&#8217;re particularly confident in Elche to win, given their superior ball retention and Girona&#8217;s defensive struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Elche to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(47.6%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Backing because Elche have conceded 9 fewer goals and boast better home form.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Both Teams To Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(60.0%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Value here due to Girona&#8217;s high shot accuracy and Elche&#8217;s attacking intent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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Elche&#8217;s ability to avoid defeat (7 draws) has kept them clear of immediate danger, whilst Girona\u2019s leaky defence has left them vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pos<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Elche<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Girona<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">26<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-13<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither side boasts a league-leading scorer or creator, but several players could step up. For Elche, Rafael Mir offers a physical threat up front, while Germ\u00e1n Valera and Grady Diangana provide energy and dribbling from wide positions. Girona\u2019s Viktor Tsygankov and Abel Ruiz are the likeliest to test Elche\u2019s defence, especially with Tsygankov\u2019s movement and Ruiz\u2019s aerial ability. Both teams have distributed their attacking output, so look for set-piece or opportunistic finishing to settle the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-last-2-meetings\">Head-to-Head: Last 2 Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Girona have won both previous clashes between these sides, outscoring Elche 4-1 across those fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16\/04\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Girona 2-0 Elche<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Primera Divisi\u00f3n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">08\/11\/22<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Elche 1-2 Girona<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Primera Divisi\u00f3n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Elche\u2019s superior defensive organisation and ball retention make them favourites to claim the points, but Girona\u2019s improved shot accuracy and recent draw against Real Madrid hint at an upset. Will Elche finally break their head-to-head duck, or can Girona\u2019s sharp finishing turn the tables again? For punters, Elche to win at <a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">11\/10 with Bet365<\/a> (47.6%) stands out as the best value given the underlying numbers and league positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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