Girona possesses significantly more quality and depth than Valladolid, but when it comes to recent form and results, the difference between the two sides isn’t as stark.

The standout feature of Girona’s season has been their strong home form. On their own turf, they’ve secured convincing victories against teams of similar quality to today’s opponent, Valladolid, including a 4-1 win over Espanyol and a 4-3 triumph against Leganes.

Additionally, Girona has dominated recent head-to-head encounters with Valladolid, remaining unbeaten in their last five meetings, with four wins and one draw.

Valladolid, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency. Despite securing a narrow 1-0 home win against Valencia in their last match, their form has been on a downward trajectory. Midseason coaching changes have only exacerbated their struggles.

Defensively, Valladolid has been particularly vulnerable on the road, conceding a league-high 22 goals in just 8 away matches.