The final round of the LaLiga season brings a high-stakes encounter to Montilivi as Girona host Elche. With both sides battling to secure their top-flight status, the atmosphere is set to be intense. Girona currently sit 18th on 40 points, while Elche hold a two-point cushion in 17th. For the hosts, only a victory will do to keep their survival hopes alive, and they will need results elsewhere to go their way if they are to climb out of the bottom three.
Girona FC Form & Analysis
Girona arrive at this decisive final day in a difficult run of form. Míchel’s side have failed to win any of their last seven league matches, a stretch that has left their survival hanging by a thread. They come into this fixture following a 1-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid last weekend. The side has struggled for clean sheets, failing to keep the opposition at bay in their last seven outings, and they have also suffered the frustration of conceding the opening goal in five of their last five matches.
The selection picture is complicated by the absence of Azzedine Ounahi, who is suspended due to yellow-card accumulation. Míchel has been clear in his messaging, framing this as a survival final and urging his squad to take the game to the visitors. Given the stakes, the expectation is that Girona will put out their strongest available XI to chase the win they desperately require.
Elche Form & Analysis
Elche head to Montilivi with a slightly more comfortable buffer, sitting two points clear of their hosts. Eder Sarabia’s side will be buoyed by a vital 1-0 victory over Getafe last time out, a result that followed a narrow 2-1 defeat to Real Betis. While their away form has been a significant point of concern all season—yielding only one win on the road—the team enters this final encounter with a sense of stability.
Sarabia has spoken of the squad’s positive momentum, partly credited to their recent cup progress which he feels has galvanised the group. While there are a few injury concerns in the camp, with Mourad, Rashani, and Óscar Plano all sidelined, the manager expects the rest of his squad to be available and focused on the task at hand. Elche will look to play with composure, aiming to frustrate a desperate home side while capitalising on any gaps left by Girona’s aggressive approach.
## Head-to-Head
Historically, this fixture has been a tight affair. Looking at the last nine competitive meetings, there has been a clear trend of low-scoring matches, with under 2.5 goals landing in seven of those encounters.
We Predict: Both Teams To Score
Given the context of a final-day relegation decider, the usual tactical caution often evaporates once the first goal goes in. Girona are forced to attack to save their season, which naturally leaves them vulnerable at the back, while Elche have shown they are capable of finding the net despite their struggles on the road. With both teams needing to be positive, we expect an open game where both goalkeepers are kept busy. The market for Both Teams To Score looks the most robust play 1.67487, with a final scoreline of 2-1 in favour of the hosts.
