Girona vs Elche Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 23rd May 2026

Girona and Elche are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Saturday at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, with much riding on the outcome in this LaLiga battle.
Girona are looking to avenge a disappointing defeat against Elche in their last meeting. According to the bookmakers, a win for the home team looks like a likely scenario.
Girona are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady ten goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of one per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 11 goals, or an average of 1.1 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to two clean sheets in this run.
Elche scored 13 goals, conceded 15 and managed two clean sheets in their previous ten matches.
Girona lost to 3-0 Elche in their last encounter. This served as payback for the 2-0 win, which Girona dished out the match before that.
Girona vs Elche Prediction
Girona Form
Two draws were the best Girona could manage in the previous three matches. They drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano, before finishing even in a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad. Their most recent match brought a 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid. Girona claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the LaLiga. They also drew one and lost three, scored eight goals and conceded seven.
Many people had Girona down as candidates for the drop before the season, but rescue is still within reach, as the season nears its end.
Elche Form
Elche claimed a single victory in their last three matches. They started with a 1-1 draw against Deportivo Alaves. Afterwards, a 2-1 defeat against Real Betis followed, before beating Getafe 1-0. Elche claimed just one win from the last six away games in the LaLiga. They also drew zero and were defeated five times, as they were outscored by 13 goals to six.
They went into the season as candidates for the drop, and unfortunately for Elche, they have lived up to expectations. As the season draws to a close, they are still in with a chance of escaping relegation, though.
Elche could find it tough to break down the defensive barriers put up by Girona at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Saturday. The home side doesn't score much themselves, though, and we aim for the under 2.5 goals betting market.
Girona won eight points from their last nine encounters with teams from the bottom six, like their upcoming opponent. They won two, scored seven and let in 15 goals. Elche earned 17 points from their last nine games against teams placed in the bottom six of the LaLiga table. They scored 14 goals in those matches, but also allowed nine goals against on their way to five wins. Girona claimed nine wins, 13 draws as well as 15 defeats in the LaLiga this season. Elche have a record of ten wins, 12 draws and 15 defeats in the LaLiga.
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Girona vs Elche Stats
- In 26 of the last 28 Girona matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 25 of the last 27 Girona matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Girona home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Girona home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Girona matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Elche away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Elche have lost 7 of the last 8 away matches in the LaLiga while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Elche have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 9 Elche away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Elche have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches in the LaLiga and the sum of goals was over 2.5
Girona vs Elche Squads
Girona Squad
The 50-year-old coach of the home team, Michel, will select the lineup against Elche from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the LaLiga this season:
Juan Carlos (0/0), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (0/2), Paulo Gazzaniga (0/34), Ruben Blanco (0/0), Vladyslav Krapyvtsov (0/2), Alejandro Frances (0/24), Alex Moreno (0/30), Arnau Martinez (1/34), Axel Witsel (1/31), Daley Blind (0/31), David Lopez (0/4), Gibert Jordana (0/0), Hugo Rincon (1/32), Vitor Reis (1/35), Azzedine Ounahi (5/23), Claudio Echeverri (1/16), Donny van de Beek (0/2), Fran Beltran (1/26), Ivan Martin (0/34), Joel Roca (3/31), Lass Kourouma (0/5), Ricard Artero (0/0), Thomas Lemar (3/26), Abel Ruiz (0/9), Bryan Gil (0/28), Cristhian Stuani (5/20), Cristian Portu (0/0), Papa Ba (0/0), Viktor Tsigankov (6/31), Vladyslav Vanat (9/27).
Elche Squad
Here is the full team squad of Elche. The 45 year-old Eder Sarabia will select his starting lineup from the following players:
Alejandro Iturbe (0/0), Inaki Pena (0/16), Matias Dituro (0/21), Adria Pedrosa (1/26), Albert Niculaesei (0/0), Buba Sangare (0/11), David Affengruber (1/35), Hector Fort (2/13), Leo Petrot (0/31), Nico Salvador (0/0), Pedro Bigas (1/27), Victor Chust (1/30), Aleix Febas (2/35), Alex Herraiz (0/0), Alex Sanchez (0/0), Federico Redondo (0/11), Gonzalo Villar (1/11), Grady Diangana (1/20), John Donald (1/20), Josan (0/19), Marc Aguado (1/34), Martim Neto (2/25), Tobias Christensen (0/0), Yago Santiago (0/9), Adam Boayar (1/7), Alvaro Rodriguez (6/33), Andre Silva (10/30), German Valera (4/35), Lucas Cepeda (1/10), Piri (0/0), Rafa Mir (8/27), Tete Morente (1/12).
Girona vs Elche Team News
At the time of writing, it looks as if only two players are unavailable for Girona, when they prepare for their upcoming assignment. Girona have to alter their line-up, as both Azzedine Ounahi and Donny van de Beek get a day in the shade.
Girona vs Elche Lineups
Girona vs Elche H2H
Girona lost to 3-0 Elche in their last encounter. This served as payback for the 2-0 win, which Girona dished out the match before that. Girona have a 67% win rate against Elche, who won one of these matches. The total record reads 2-0-1, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.
Girona vs Elche Results
The scenario of both teams to score came out one time in the last three matches between Girona and Elche.
Girona vs Elche Betting Tips
Look no further than Cristhian Stuani, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Girona in the LaLiga, while Andre Silva managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Elche in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Girona claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing four. Elche won two of their last 10 games away, drew zero and lost eight of the games in this run. Girona will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet this coming Saturday, as Elche have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 away games. The hosts fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games on home soil.
Over 2.5 goals happened two times in the past three encounters between Girona and Elche, with Girona scoring 1.34 goals on average per game. Elche averaged 1.33 goals, while both teams scored one time. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Girona’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Elche, who scored 1.4 times on average in these matches.