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HE Gironarecently earned promotion to the First Division, a club whose numbers reflect steady growth and consistent performance, a crucial trait in this competition. The 15th matchday sits between the 11th and 12th positions, and Girona has held that spot for 15 straight games. In their last three outings, they posted two draws and one win, the most recent victory coming at Camp Nou. That win carried a positive impact for Girona.
Suffering
Elche, perched at the bottom since day six, has not conceded a goal in their last three matches. The team, the club and the fans are enduring a long, painful stretch. To dream of relief, they would need to win every remaining match. A tall order at 10, 30 points. Salvation feels distant, a long shot for many seasons now.
with numbers
This campaign Girona performs better than Elche in every major statistical category. In wins they hold 2 of 9 and draws 8 of 7, while goals against sit at 42 for Girona and 57 conceded by Elche, who have netted 20. Girona plays a more direct, intense style. They committed 380 fouls against Elche’s 305 and fired 275 shots on goal to 196 by Franjiverde, while they completed 12,444 passes compared with 9,648 from Elche. In terms of discipline, Elche has accumulated 75 yellow cards and 11 red cards, while Girona has 70 yellows and 2 reds. Girona’s average points per game surpasses Elche’s by a wide margin, estimated around 1.25 per match for Girona versus 0.46 for Elche this season.
The only positive note for Elche in clashes against Girona this season comes from the stands. The Martínez Valero crowd averages nearly twice as many supporters as Girona, with around 20,872 residents cheering Elche compared to Girona’s 11,234.
positive
There is also a positive thread in the historical record between these clubs. Girona FC and Elche CF have not met in Primera Division yet, but there are notable playoff meetings from 2020 and earlier seasons in which the green team claimed the victory and the trophy.
Across both venues, these teams have faced each other nineteen times. Elche has recorded 3 wins in Catalonia, 6 draws, and 10 wins overall against Girona, with Elche scoring 26 goals and conceding 14 in those encounters.
Montilivi: From Victory to Calvary
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last matches
The most recent Girona-Elche match finished 0-1, sending Pacheta’s squad toward Primera glory. A similar outcome occurred in the Second Division during the 2019/2020 season, a 0-2 result. The Franjiverdes have won five of their last six visits to Montilivi. This season has been tough all around; there have been six different coaches and a challenging reality at every turn. Yet as Tete Morente remarked in the press room yesterday, the team will fight until the points decide otherwise.