As La Liga enters its critical final stages, the clash between Real Valladolid and Girona FC on May 13, 2025, looms large with implications at both ends of the table. Valladolid, already relegated, will be playing for pride, while Girona seek to salvage dignity from a stuttering season. Here’s our in-depth, data-driven preview of the match—covering team form, key stats, tactical breakdowns, and our betting insights.
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Match Overview
- Fixture: Real Valladolid vs Girona FC
- Date: May 13, 2025
- Venue: Estadio José Zorrilla, Valladolid
- Kick-off: 20:00 CET
Real Valladolid vs Girona Recent Head-to-Head Results
Girona have had the upper hand in recent meetings. In their last six encounters:
- Girona wins: 3
- Valladolid wins: 2
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: Girona 3-0 Valladolid (January 2025)
Girona’s pressing style and superior width have repeatedly exposed Valladolid’s vulnerabilities, especially in transition.
Real Valladolid: Struggling for Stability
Valladolid have endured a disastrous run, losing 9 of their last 10 league games. Relegation has already been confirmed, and their statistics tell the story of a team devoid of identity and fight.
Key Stats:
- Goals Scored (last 10 games): 1.0 average
- Goals Conceded: 2.6 average
- Possession: 42% average
- Top Scorer: Juanmi Latasa (3 goals)
- Assist Leader: Raul Moro (3 assists)
The team lacks cohesion, with midfield transitions frequently breaking down and defensive frailty evident against higher-pressing sides.
Girona FC: Possession, but Poor Finishing
Girona remain an enigma. While boasting high possession numbers, they continue to drop points due to inefficient final-third execution.
Key Stats:
- Goals Scored (last 10 games): 0.9 average
- Goals Conceded: 1.6 average
- Possession: 56.7% average
- Top Scorer: Cristhian Stuani (9 goals)
- Top Playmaker: Miguel Gutierrez (5 assists)
Girona’s attack is built around fluid positional play and overlapping fullbacks. However, the team struggles when opponents sit deep and absorb pressure.
Tactical Matchup
Girona’s dominance in midfield possession is expected to dictate the tempo. Their fullbacks, especially Arnau and Blind, provide crucial width. Valladolid’s narrow structure leaves them exposed on the flanks, and their inability to maintain defensive shape under sustained possession could be decisive.
Valladolid’s best chance lies in counterattacks through Raul Moro and Chuki exploiting any defensive gaps left by Girona’s advancing fullbacks.
Real Valladolid vs Girona Predicted Lineups
Real Valladolid (4-2-3-1)
Andre Ferreira – Candela, Coemert, Ozkacar, Aznou – Nikitscher, Amallah – Ivan Sanchez, Chuki, Raul Moro – Mamadou Sylla
Girona FC (4-3-3)
Paulo Gazzaniga – Arnau Martinez, David Lopez, Juanpe, Daley Blind – Ivan Martin, Oriol Romeu, Arthur – Viktor Tsigankov, Bojan Miovski, Cristian Portu
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Player Props to Watch
Raul Moro (Valladolid)
- At least one shot on target in each of his last two home matches.
- Good value on the overs for shots on target.
Cristhian Stuani (Girona)
- Scored 3 in his last 5 La Liga games.
- Priced at 2.55 for an Anytime Goalscorer bet.
Real Valladolid vs Girona Betting Insights and Picks
1. Both Teams to Score – Yes @ 1.80
With 15 of the last 20 combined matches featuring goals from both sides, and two leaky defenses, this is a high-probability selection.
2. Full-Time Result – Girona to Win @ 1.60
Despite poor recent form, Girona’s quality and Valladolid’s collapse give the Catalan side a clear edge.
3. Correct Score Prediction – Girona 2-1 Valladolid @ 7.50
Girona’s possession-based style could yield chances, but a clean sheet seems unlikely given their defensive record.
4. Valladolid Over 3.5 Corners @ 1.73
Girona concede an average of 5.7 corners away, and Valladolid have hit 4+ corners in 4 of their last 5 games.
Match Prediction: Girona to Prevail
Valladolid will look to salvage pride in front of their fans, but Girona’s midfield superiority and technical edge should secure them a narrow win.
Predicted Scoreline: Real Valladolid 1-2 Girona
This scoreline reflects the likely balance of play: Girona controlling possession, Valladolid responding in bursts, and both sides finding the net.
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Conclusion
This La Liga fixture offers strong betting potential, particularly in the Both Teams to Score and Corner markets. Girona should secure a much-needed win, but defensive fragility on both sides means goals are likely.
