TIPS - Girona VS Real Oviedo

[(Girona) Strength]:
1. Girona are in the relegation zone. Facing newly promoted Real Oviedo, they will go all out for 3 points in this home game.
2. Girona won four, drew four, and lost two in the last 10 encounters against Real Oviedo, having the upper hand. Girona beat Real Oviedo 2-1 at home in their last encounter in March 2022.
3. Girona won 3 of the last 4 games and were unbeaten in the last 2 home ones in AH.

[(Girona) Weakness]:
1. Girona playmaker Donny van de Beek is out with a long-term injury. Starting forwards Abel Ruiz and Viktor Tsygankov are also sidelined due to injury, and starting defender David Lopez is similarly ruled out due to injury.
2. Girona received 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses in the last 6 competitive games, with a win rate of 16.7%, revealing a decline in overall form.
3. Girona scored 3 goals in the last 6 games across all competitions, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, showcasing low scoring efficiency.
4. Girona conceded 9 goals in the last 6 games across all competitions, with an average of over 1 goal per game, indicating an imbalance between offense and defense.
5. Girona performed underwhelmingly at home as they recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their 4 league games at home this season, with a win rate of only 20%.

[(Real Oviedo) Strength]:
1. As a newly promoted team this season, Real Oviedo tied with Girona on points. Facing the latter who have been in poor recent form, they are motivated to take points in this match.

[(Real Oviedo) Weakness]:
1. Real Oviedo defender Alvaro Lemos continues to be absent due to a knee injury. Besides, midfielder Santigo Cazorla is absent due to illness.
2. Real Oviedo achieved 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in the last 6 competitive games, with a win rate of 33.3%, showing mediocre overall form.
3. Real Oviedo scored 3 goals in the last 6 games across all competitions, averaging less than 1 goal per game, demonstrating scoring inefficiency.
4. Real Oviedo conceded 11 goals in the last 6 games across all competitions, with an average of nearly 2 goals per game, boasting severely poor defense.
5. Real Oviedo won one and lost three on the road this season so far, with only 2 goals scored and 6 conceded, showing poor away performances.
6. Real Oviedo have 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in the last 10 encounters against Girona, placing them at a disadvantage. In their last encounter in March 2022, Real Oviedo suffered a 2-1 away loss to Girona.
7. Real Oviedo won only 3 of the previous 10 games and lost 3 of the last 4 away ones in AH.

[Tips]:
Girona are in poor form overall and face serious injury concerns, leading to an imbalance in both attack and defense, particularly defensively.

However, the team hold a clear psychological advantage in historical encounters, maintaining a perfect winning record against Real Oviedo at home over the last five years.

Furthermore, Girona's recent performance shows signs of recovery.

In contrast, Real Oviedo's situation is also concerning.

They are not only the league's weakest attacking side but also continue to display poor away form.

Considering Girona's strong historical head-to-head record and home advantage, and Real Oviedo's poor away form and weak attack, Girona are expected to secure a crucial three points at home, relying on their psychological edge and their rivals' struggles on the road.

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