Valencia vs Girona: high-stakes scrap at Mestalla 
It all comes down to Saturday night at Valencia’s famous old ground, where this one has all the hallmarks of a proper relegation dogfight. Valencia host Girona in a game where defeat is basically not an option if either side wants a calmer finish to the season. The two clubs are separated by just two points, but the gap to the drop zone is still far too tight for anyone to get comfortable. One struggling traditional heavyweight, one Catalan side trying to find some rhythm again – this should be close.
Valencia need to finally lock in top-flight safety 
Things are not yet desperate, but the mood is starting to sour around the club. Valencia are down in 13th and only three points clear of the relegation places. Carlos Corberan’s side have lost their sharpness, grinding through a run of flat performances. Even so, they can at least lean on a decent home record, with 23 points already banked at Mestalla this season.
The target now is simple enough: rediscover the edge that lets them bully opponents in front of their own fans. After being held by Mallorca, the players know this weekend matters. They cannot afford to be sweating over the final round. For Valencia, the key will be controlling the ball and avoiding a late physical drop-off. Win this and they can breathe again, putting some daylight between themselves and the danger.
Girona are trying to stop the slide on the road 
Girona, for their part, are not exactly flying either. That excellent draw at Real Madrid in early April feels like a distant memory now, with results since then falling well short. A frustrating defeat to Real Betis has left Michel’s side looking over their shoulders. They sit 11th, but with only five points separating them from trouble, nothing is settled. They have not won away from home since mid-January.
That said, Girona still have enough attacking quality to cause problems if they get their tactics right. They beat Valencia in the reverse fixture and will be fancying another result here. Expect them to stay compact, frustrate the home attack and look to strike quickly in transition. Taking a point back from Valencia would be a useful return before the final sprint.
Likely lineups
Valencia: Dimitrievski ; Saravia, Nunez, Tarrega, Gaya ; Rodriguez, Guerra ; Rioja, Beltran, Ramazani ; Sadiq
Girona: Gazzaniga ; Martinez, Reis, Blind, Moreno ; Witsel, Beltran ; Tsygankov, Martin, Ounahi ; Echeverri
Football prediction Valencia vs Girona
Valencia to win
Valencia are fighting for survival in front of their own fans, and Mestalla should play a big part in a tense scrap for points. Girona, meanwhile, have looked vulnerable whenever they have been on the road, with their recent away trips producing precious little end product. This has the feel of a tight, cautious match, with fear of losing likely to outweigh any real urge to go and win it in style. Home advantage could be enough for the hosts to nick it and claim three priceless points.
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