Las Palmas vs Girona prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2024-04-26 12:00.
[p]From the heights of eighth place in January and flirtations with their first UEFA appearance since 1977/78, Las Palmas have since plummeted into mid-table obscurity after five consecutive La Liga losses. Their place in the top-flight is not under threat, but they could sink further down the standings if last round’s 4-1 loss to lower-ranked Celta Vigo is anything to go by.[/p]
[p]A dreadful defensive performance quickly cancelled out the joys of their first La Liga goal in 400 minutes, and the Yellows now start this round almost halfway between seventh and 18th in terms of both points and positions. Head coach GarcĂa Pimienta insists he’s not worried about his job security despite the sharp drop in results, including eight straight league outings without a clean sheet nor a victory (D2, L6).[/p]
[p]Girona capitalised on Las Palmas’ shaky start to the season by emerging 1-0 winners in the reverse H2H. Despite losses creeping into their own game recently, four consecutive home wins, as well as Atlético Madrid’s faltering form, has guaranteed them the European football their performances this season have merited.[/p]
[p]They remain on track for a UEFA Champions League debut, but continue to lack the kind of polish away from home that would otherwise secure that berth with weeks to spare. Girona’s last nine La Liga games were all won by the home side of the day, including a trip to lowly-ranked Mallorca in early March. On that basis, there’s no guarantee of a third consecutive league win away to Las Palmas. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Kirian RodrĂguez remains Las Palmas’ most recent goalscorer at home, where he has recorded five of his six league goals this season. Portu came off the bench to add to Girona’s winning margin against Cádiz last round – he scored an 88th minute winner the last time these sides met.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Girona have been involved in 17 La Liga matches this season that saw the half-time leader win, second only to Atlético Madrid (20) at the start of this round.[/p]