Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Girona vs Elche in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Girona vs Elche |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga |
| Date | Saturday, 23 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
Match Prediction: Girona 2-1 Elche
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 07 Dec 2025 |  Elche vs  Girona |
3 – 0 | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| La Liga | 16 Apr 2023 | Girona vs Elche |
2 – 0 | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 08 Nov 2022 | Elche vs Girona |
1 – 2 | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
Girona come into this with a run of tight results, and the recent scorelines suggest they have been competitive without turning enough of those games into wins. At home they have drawn 1-1 with Real Sociedad and lost 0-1 to Mallorca, so this looks like a match where margins could again be small. Elche have also been involved in a mixed set of results, but their away win at Real Oviedo shows they can still take points on the road.
With no xG data available, the clearest guide is the recent results and the head-to-head record, which has been split across the last three meetings. Girona’s home advantage and the presence of Viktor Tsygankov in the predicted XI give them a slight edge, while Elche’s 3-5-2 should keep them organised and competitive. Match Prediction: Girona 2-1 Elche
Form Guide & Team Overview
Girona
Girona’s recent league form has been steady in the sense that they have stayed in games, but the results have not brought much reward. Their last five league matches show three defeats and two draws, with all five decided by one goal or ending level.
At home, Girona have drawn 1-1 with Real Sociedad and lost 0-1 to Mallorca, which points to a side that is not being opened up easily but is also struggling to find the decisive goal. The 0-1 defeat away to Atlético Madrid and the 1-2 loss at Valencia underline that their margins have been narrow throughout this run.
Girona Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 17 May 2026 |  Atlético Madrid vs Girona |
1 – 0 | L | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| La Liga | 14 May 2026 | Girona vs  Real Sociedad |
1 – 1 | D | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 11 May 2026 |  Rayo Vallecano vs Girona |
1 – 1 | D | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 1 May 2026 | Girona vs  Mallorca |
0 – 1 | L | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 25 Apr 2026 |  Valencia vs Girona |
2 – 1 | L | Estadio de Mestalla |
Elche
Elche’s recent league form has been mixed, with two wins, one draw and two defeats across their last five. They beat Getafe 1-0 at home in their most recent league outing, which is a useful sign heading into this trip.
Away from home, Elche have shown they can get a result, winning 2-1 at Real Oviedo, but they also lost 1-3 at Celta de Vigo and 1-2 at Real Betis. That pattern suggests they are capable of competing, yet their away performances have not been consistently strong.
Elche Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 17 May 2026 | Elche vs  Getafe |
1 – 0 | W | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| La Liga | 12 May 2026 |  Real Betis vs Elche |
2 – 1 | L | Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla |
| La Liga | 9 May 2026 | Elche vs  Deportivo Alavés |
1 – 1 | D | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| La Liga | 3 May 2026 |  Celta de Vigo vs Elche |
3 – 1 | L | Estadio de Balaídos |
| La Liga | 26 Apr 2026 |  Real Oviedo vs Elche |
1 – 2 | W | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
Team News & Injury Report
Girona
- Vladyslav Vanat (Torn Thigh Muscle)
Elche
- Albert Niculaesei (Cruciate Ligament Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Girona (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Paulo Gazzaniga (Goalkeeper), Alejandro Francés (Defender), Arnau Martínez (Defender), Vitor Reis (Defender), Álex Moreno (Defender), Axel Witsel (Midfielder), Azzedine Ounahi (Midfielder), Bryan Gil (Midfielder), Iván Martín (Midfielder), Joel Roca (Midfielder), Viktor Tsygankov (Attacker)
Girona’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base with two midfielders screening the defence and helping them stay compact. It also leaves Viktor Tsygankov with support from the attacking midfield line, which should help Girona carry a threat between the lines.
Elche (3-5-2)
Predicted lineup: Matías Dituro (Goalkeeper), David Affengruber (Defender), Pedro Bigas (Defender), Víctor Chust (Defender), Germán Valera (Midfielder), Gonzalo Villar (Midfielder), Grady Diangana (Midfielder), Marc Aguado (Midfielder), Tete Morente (Midfielder), André Silva (Attacker), Álvaro Rodríguez (Attacker)
Elche’s predicted 3-5-2 should give them numbers in central areas and a clear structure when they are defending and building play. With two forwards up top, they can look to stay connected to André Silva and Álvaro Rodríguez while using the wing areas to support transitions.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Girona | Elche | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Girona | Elche | Viktor Tsygankov against David Affengruber could be important because Girona will want their main attacking outlet to find space against Elche’s central defensive line. |
| Girona | Elche | Axel Witsel against Germán Valera is a key midfield duel, with both players likely involved in helping their side control the middle of the pitch. |
| Girona | Elche | Viktor Tsygankov is key for Girona because he is named in the predicted attack and offers their clearest route to a decisive moment. |
| Girona | Elche | André Silva is key for Elche because he is one of the two predicted forwards and will be central to any chance of Elche turning their attacks into goals. |
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