A football match between Almería and Girona of the La Liga will take place in Spain on Sunday, January 14th, 2024, at 13:00h (UTC), check the Almería vs Girona betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Almería vs Girona will occur
The game is set to be played in the Anexo Estadio de los Juegos del Mediterráneo stadium, in the city of Almería.
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Introduction to the Almería vs Girona betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the La Liga, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.51 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.67 goals per match.
Almería last match
Almería is coming off a loss. In its last outing they faced Osasuna in a match valid for La Liga, and the match ended 1-0. The eleven coached by G. Garitano Aguirre played in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The odds for them to win, of 4.75 left no room for doubt. The defeat was clear before the match started.
The defense appeared lacking in energy throughout the match. Particularly below expectations, Edgar González, who did not appear in his best form. His team’s results in the future will also depend on his performance.
Girona last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Copa Del Rey, Girona, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Elche team with a final score of 0-2.
The forecast was that the match between the two teams would be quite close, hence the home win had odds of 2.15.
Almería vs Girona h2h
When these teams last met at La Liga, Girona was 3rd place while Almería was in 20th place. Girona deployed in a 3-4-2-1 formation while Almería set up a 4-2-3-1 alignment.
The last preceding match between these two teams was from 22-10-2023. The match was valid for the 2023/2024 season of the La Liga, and it ended with a 5-2 win for Girona.
The Girona team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Almería its counterpart.
Teams with different capacities and aspirations.
Almería
La Liga leaderboard now
With 5 points won, Almería is in 20th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation zone. The team’s campaign so far is 0 wins against 14 losses, plus 5 draws.
In the 20th round, the team has a small disadvantage of 6 points as opposed to Granada who places just above in 19th place.
Almería analysis
At the end of matchday 19 we see that Almería conceded more goals than they scored, with 43 goals conceded and 19 scored.
Almería team comes to this game with a sequence of 2 losses in the La Liga that has been affecting the team’s morale.
With an average ball possession of 47.68% per game in the current league, Almería cannot call itself a team that holds the game in its hands, rather it prefers the counterattacking strategy. But if they want to try to win the game against Girona they must try to impose their game to create difficulties for their opponents.
Best goalscorer from Almería
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Sergio Arribas. With 5 goals on his own, the Midfielder has been instrumental in helping the Almería team achieving several victories this season.
Girona
La Liga leaderboard now
The Girona team with 48 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League, with a campaign of 15 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss.
Saddled with the same score that the Real Madrid team in position 1, in the 20th round.
Girona analysis
After 19 rounds, Girona has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 46 goals for and 24 conceded.
Girona has been in impressive form lately, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, and drawing 1. They have been showing great resilience and determination, and it seems that they are on track to achieve their goals this season.
With 5.16 shots on goal per match, Girona can certainly call itself an offensive team over the course of this tournament, and this obviously increases the chances of scoring goals, and the chances of victory.
A team with great aspirations and abilities in the La Liga.
Teams can usually exert control over their opponents with ball possession above 50%. Therefore, the Girona team typically seeks to control the game with an average ball possession of 57.37%.
With Girona having a balance of 7 wins, 0 losses, and 2 draws when playing away in the La Liga, they usually allows little chances for opponents to win.
Girona is a more offensive team than Almería, having 1981 attacks vs. 1760 from Almería, having scored 46 times, in comparison, Almería converted into goal 19 times.
Best goalscorer from Girona
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Artem Dovbyk. He has scored 11 times in the current season and has helped Girona come out with a positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Almería is Sergio Arribas, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Girona is Artem Dovbyk, he has scored in 11 opportunities.
The best time to place bets is between 75-90 minutes as some study have shown this to be where most goals happen.
The market with less than 2.5 goals can also be a good alternative since Girona has an average of 2.33 goals per game when playing away from home. This option is an alternative considering that Girona often does not concede goals when playing away from home.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.5.
Handicap Betting Tip
It is very clear the huge favoritism that Girona has for this match. The difference between the teams is big, and that should be evident in the final result. Therefore, a good bet for this clash is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 in favor of the visiting team.
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.82 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.26 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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Almería vs Girona betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on January 14th, 2024, Sunday.
The last time these teams faced each other was in La Liga match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 5-2 result for Girona.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
