Girona and Elche will meet in a decisive La Liga relegation clash on Saturday night at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, with both sides fighting to secure survival on the final day of the season.

Only two points separate the teams heading into the closing round. Girona sit 17th in the standings and need nothing less than a victory to stay in the top flight, while Elche know that avoiding defeat could be enough depending on other results.

Girona under huge pressure

Girona head into the final weekend on a seven-match winless run in La Liga, a sequence that has dragged Michel’s side into serious relegation danger.

The Catalan outfit have collected only three points from their last five league games and suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid last time out.

Despite their struggles, Girona have shown resilience throughout the campaign. Only four teams in La Liga have earned more points from losing positions this season.

Home form has been mixed rather than disastrous, with Girona recording six league wins at Montilivi. However, their performances against fellow relegation rivals have been underwhelming, winning only one of four such home fixtures.

The atmosphere inside the stadium is expected to be intense, and Girona are likely to adopt an aggressive attacking approach from the opening whistle.

Elche still struggling away from home

Elche moved out of the relegation zone after a crucial 1-0 win over Getafe last weekend. Eder Sarabia’s side have collected 13 points from their last seven league fixtures and arrive with improved momentum.

Offensively, Elche have been relatively productive for a relegation-threatened team. Only seven clubs in La Liga have scored more goals this season.

However, away form remains a major concern. Elche have managed just one away league victory all campaign and have repeatedly struggled to defend leads late in matches.

The visitors will take confidence from their 3-0 victory over Girona earlier this season, although the pressure surrounding this fixture creates a completely different scenario.

Prediction

Girona’s urgency and home advantage give them a slight edge, but Elche’s recent attacking consistency combined with Girona’s defensive vulnerabilities make goals at both ends highly likely.

Prediction

Both Teams to Score — Yes