Valencia CF vs Girona FC, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Girona FC — La Liga .
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Girona FC 38 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ricardo de Burgos
- Referee Alberola Rojas
- Referee Ivan Hernandez
- Referee Marcos Cerdan Aguilar
- Referee Jose Gallego
6 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 22.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Girona FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | Athletic Club | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Oct | BSC Young Boys | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | CD Leganes | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Oct | FC Barcelona | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Oct | Manchester United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Valencia CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Oct | SD Eibar | H | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | SD Huesca | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Sep | Real Betis Balompié | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Gaya needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' Valencia CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Girona FC backline.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Valencia CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 28' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Jose Gaya will be fuming at that decision.
- 30' The referee shows Girona FC player a Yellow card on 30.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' Francis Coquelin picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Muniesa on 39 minutes.
- 40' The referee has no hesitation. Carles Planas is booked for Girona FC — Yellow card on 40.
- 45' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' The deadlock is broken! Pere Pons gets on the scoresheet on 48 minutes.
- 53' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valencia CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 58' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 59' Yassine Bounou catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
- 60' Another change for Girona FC made on 60 minute. Seydou Doumbia leaves to be changed by Pedro Alcala.
- 65' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kevin Soni is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Valencia CF.
- 73' The whistle greets Carlos Soler as he departs to be replaced by Michy Batshuayi.
- 77' It’s a booking for Valencia CF player. Gabriel Paulista gets a Yellow card.
- 78' Alex Granell gets the nod from Girona FC. He replaces Patrick Roberts and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Geoffrey Kondogbia.
- 84' The whistle greets Francis Coquelin as he departs to be replaced by Kevin Gameiro.
- 85' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Ferran Torres on, Daniel Wass off on 85 minutes.
- 90' The travelling Girona FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- It finishes all square. Valencia CF and Girona FC share the spoils 0-1.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 13
- 7
-
18
Daniel Wass ↓ Ferran Torres 85'
- 17
- 24
- 5
- 14
-
8
Carlos Soler ↓ Michy Batshuayi 73'
- 6
- 22
Bench
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↑ 84'
-
23
Michy Batshuayi ↑ 73'
- 1
- 15
- 3
- 4
-
20
Ferran Torres ↑ 85'
Coach
Marcelino
Girona FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 2
-
22
Seydou Doumbia ↓ Pedro Alcala 60'
-
17
Patrick Roberts ↓ Alex Granell 78'
- 4
- 20
- 21
- 8
-
10
Borja Garcia ↓ Kevin Soni 85'
- 23
- 29
Bench
- 1
-
5
Pedro Alcala ↑ 60'
-
6
Alex Granell ↑ 78'
-
27
Kevin Soni ↑ 85'
- 28
- 26
- 34
Coach
Sacristan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristhian Stuani | 3 |
| Carlos Soler | 1 |
| Borja Garcia | 1 |
| Hugo Duro | 1 |
| Pepelu | 1 |
| Artem Dovbyk | 1 |
| Pere Pons | 1 |
| Savio | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.77
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Girona FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Girona FC or Draw 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Girona FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.77
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
63%
Draw or Girona FC
71%
Valencia CF or Girona FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
5%
2 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
2.7%
0 – 3
2.6%
1 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Girona FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 17% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 23% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Girona FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

