Experts present the top predictions, odds, and bets for Girona vs Valencia in La Liga on 12/02/2023.
This weekend’s Montilivi clash is shaping up as a potential trap for those making predictions. With Girona sharing the league lead with Real Madrid after eleven wins in fourteen games and Valencia showing limited results away from home, it seems plausible that Michel’s Girona could collect another three points. Yet the focus remains on markets tied to goals and performance rather than a single end result.
- Final result: Girona wins – 1.70 at bet365
- Both teams to score: Yes – 1.80 at bet365
- Artem Dovbyk to score at any time – 2.05 at bet365
Odds are provided by bet365, current at time of publication and subject to change.
How long can Girona keep the dream alive?
When a modest club delivers a run of results beyond early expectations, the emotional element becomes essential. Any moment of doubt can threaten momentum. A 1-1 draw at home against Athletic Club last Monday interrupted a six-game winning run and serves as a reminder that outcomes can hinge on a single moment.
Valencia, for its part, has not enjoyed consistent results away from home in La Liga for several weeks, and its away record is not impressive. Still, the team has shown it can surprise opponents, as evidenced by a 3-0 triumph over Atlético de Madrid. While predicting a final score remains risky, it seems reasonable to expect a tense opening period where neither side seizes control immediately. Girona has tended to level the score by halftime in five of its last matches, and Valencia has also produced scoreless or balanced first halves in several recent fixtures. Across the season, Girona has 15 official matches, with a notable pattern of late goals, and Valencia has had its share of equalizing moments as well.
A more eventful second half
Past trends suggest a more open second half. Nearly 60% of Girona’s La Liga goals come after the break, while Valencia has converted around 70% of its goals after halftime. It would not be surprising to witness another flurry of action in the final 45 minutes at Montilivi. Moreover, it is a recurring theme that many Girona matches feature goals by both teams, a pattern also observed in a majority of Valencia’s recent league visits, including the most recent encounters.
On the defensive side, Rubén Baraja welcomes the hoped-for return of José Gayà, a key figure in Valenica’s back line. Michel, meanwhile, is boosted by the potential return of Artem Dovbyk. The Ukrainian forward has found the net in multiple league matches recently, including a brace against Almería, and has contributed to several Girona goals in the current campaign. His presence can influence the team’s attacking fluidity and create opportunities for teammates as well as himself.
In sum, the match is likely to unfold with a cautious opening, followed by a more open second half where both teams push for the win. The style of play, recent form, and injury status point toward a contest that could feature late goals, contested midfield duels, and moments of individual brilliance that decide the outcome in the final third.