Orihuela vs Girona Prediction 07.12.2023

• Competition: Spain &— Copa del Rey
• Date: Thursday, 7th, December 2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC / 21.00 CET
• Venue: Estadio Municipal Los Arcos (Orihuela)

Before their weekend match against Barcelona, Girona must visit the fourth-tier team Orihuela at Estadio Municipal Los Arcos for the second round of the Copa del Rey fixture on Thursday.

Orihuela secured their spot in the Copa del Rey’s second round for the first time since the 2019-20 season, showcasing their penalty shootout skills against the higher-ranked Gimnastic de Tarragona, after a 120 minute goalless tie. However, instead of using their win as a stepping stone, the Scorpions surprisingly entered a slump in their local league, failing to secure three points in five consecutive matches. This string of poor results has pushed coach Gerard Albadalejo’s team into the danger zone, positioning them just two points outside the safe area and on the brink of the survival play-offs.

Without a doubt, Los Arcos will be filled to capacity as they host LaLiga sensation Girona, a team that is defying all odds this season by matching up evenly with current leader Real Madrid, having secured an impressive 12 wins in their first 15 top-tier matches. We are convinced that even the most hopeful fans could not have imagined such an extraordinary beginning, but football miracles do happen. Michel and his team are set to make history, much like Leicester did in the 2015-16 Premier League season. The Catalan side’s initial Copa del Rey match against San Roque may have lacked thrills, but Savio, who entered the game as a substitute, secured their progress with a decisive goal in the seventh minute of extra time.

Orihuela vs Girona Betting Tips: Under 3.5

Currently, Girona is one of LaLiga’s standout teams, and it would be surprising if they didn’t beat Orihuela, a team three levels below them, in the regular 90 minutes of play. Yet, with Michel and his team already concentrating on their intense rivalry match against Barcelona on Sunday, we expect many player changes for the Blanquivermells that could potentially lessen their offensive capabilities. Furthermore, the Catalans struggled to break through the defensive wall of San Roque, a team lower ranked than Orihuela. This led to Savio being substituted and a last-minute goal that secured their advancement to the next round.

The Alicante-based club is currently struggling, as shown by their inability to win any of their last five league games. However, they are banking on their positive history against Girona, which includes two victories and a draw. Notably, one of these victories was a remarkable 3-0 win in the 2008 Copa del Rey. Interestingly, Girona has not only consistently lost against this club, but they also have not scored a goal in any of their three matches. Although Girona is determined to reverse this pattern, their manager, Michel, may rest key players for their upcoming Sunday game against Barcelona. Consequently, it is anticipated that the visiting team will secure a slim victory in a low-scoring match.