Estadio Montilivi (18:30 CEST) hosts Girona (9th, 8 pts) against Valencia (10th, 7 pts) on Saturday. Both clubs are looking to break into the top half — Girona have been the more consistent side, Valencia rely on Guillamón's industry and Pepelu's creativity from the base.
Girona: Sávio sets the tempo
Míchel's Girona continue their post-Champions-League reset with steady 4-3-3 structure. Sávio (on loan from Manchester City parent relationship) provides directness on the right; Abel Ruiz leads the line with movement and aerial presence. They have dropped just two points at Montilivi this season.
Girona Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Valencia: Pepelu holds the key
Valencia's summer rebuild has been cautious. Pepelu as a double-pivot anchor alongside Almeida provides structure; Fran Pérez and Hugo Guillamón have been solid. Diego López, promoted from Valencia B, has been a revelation in attack.
Season snapshot
- Girona are 9th on 8 points (9 scored, 7 conceded) through Jornada 5.
- Last time out (J5): Girona 2–0 Getafe — Abel Ruiz brace.
- Valencia are 10th on 7 points (7 scored, 7 conceded) through Jornada 5.
- Last time out (J5): Sevilla 0–2 Valencia — away win, Diego López both goals.
- Girona are unbeaten at Montilivi in 2026/27.
- Valencia have won their last two La Liga away games.
Match prediction
- Abel Ruiz (Girona, FWD): brace in GW5, home game — consistent performer.
- Diego López (Valencia, FWD): two goals against Sevilla — form player making his mark.
- Prediction: Girona 2–1 Valencia.
Verdict
Girona's home form tips the balance. Prediction: Girona 2–1 Valencia.