Girona vs Elche: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Girona prepare to host Elche on May 23, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Girona, currently 18th in the standings with 40 points from 37 games, trail the leaders by 54 points. They've earned 23 points from 18 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored. The attack has been led by Vladyslav Vanat, the leading goalscorer this season with 9 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Viktor Tsygankov, Azzedine Ounahi, Christian Stuani, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Elche, sitting 17th with 42 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 18 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Andre Silva, who leads the scoring with 10 goals. Support has come from Rafa Mir, Alvaro Rodriguez, German Valera, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Girona and Elche have favored Elche, with Elche claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Atletico Madrid, Girona recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Gazzaniga, Moreno, Reis, Frances, Arnau, Martin, Witsel, Roca, Ounahi, Gil, Tsygankov. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Elche's last outing came against Getafe, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Dituro, Bigas, Affengruber, Chust, Valera, Villar, Aguado, Diangana, Morente, Rodriguez, Silva. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Girona are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Girona and Elche are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Girona's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Elche's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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