Girona – Eibar, Picks and Tips
Girona was relegated from La Liga at the end of the 2018-2019 season. They finished in 18th place, four points behind Celta Vigo, the first team rescued. And this season, Girona narrowly missed out on the last spot, 6th place, which allows them to play in the play-offs for promotion to La Liga. They had 68 points, as many as Oviedo, but it was not their record that gave them the advantage, but the direct results. A 0-0 draw with Burgos was enough to keep Girona out of the top six. Girona gave the top scorer in La Liga 2. Uruguayan Stuani finished with 22 goals scored, as many as Oviedo's Baston. Christian Stuani has been at Girona since the 2017-2018 season, when he joined from Middelsbrough. He has made 37 appearances for Girona this season. Girona has a squad valuation of €30 million, according to Transfermarkt.
Eibar had the chance to return directly to La Liga after just one season, but lost in the last round away to last-placed Alcoron, relegated from the league. Eibar conceded a goal in the first minute of extra time, at which point Valladolid moved up the table to 2nd and Eibar dropped to 3rd.
Eibar were the team with the fewest defeats in their 42 league games. They lost only eight times, the same number of losses as Oviedo, who are in 7th place.
Also important were the three points Eibar lost at the end of the season to... Valladolid. Despite playing at home, Eibar failed to score and conceded two goals. Eibar had also lost in the first leg by the same score against Valladolid. Thus, even a draw in the last round against the last-placed team would not have secured second place.
Our recommendation tip for Girona – Eibar : EIBAR OR DRAW @ 1.65