La Liga 2024-2025: Girona vs Villarreal Prediction

Girona

Home Team
39%
VS

Villarreal

Away Team
37%
Draw: 23%
Over 2.5: 52%
Under 2.5: 48%
Goal: 54%
No Goal: 46%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 34 25 4 5 91 33 58 79
2 Real Madrid 34 23 6 5 69 33 36 75
3 Ath Madrid 34 19 10 5 56 27 29 67
4 Ath Bilbao 34 16 13 5 50 26 24 61
5 Villarreal 34 16 10 8 60 47 13 58
6 Betis 34 16 9 9 52 42 10 57
7 Celta 34 13 7 14 52 52 0 46
8 Vallecano 34 11 11 12 36 42 -6 44
9 Osasuna 34 10 14 10 42 50 -8 44
10 Mallorca 34 12 8 14 31 39 -8 44
11 Sociedad 34 12 7 15 32 37 -5 43
12 Valencia 34 10 12 12 40 51 -11 42
13 Getafe 34 10 9 15 31 31 0 39
14 Espanol 34 10 9 15 36 44 -8 39
15 Girona 34 10 8 16 41 52 -11 38
16 Sevilla 34 9 11 14 37 46 -9 38
17 Alaves 34 8 11 15 35 46 -11 35
18 Las Palmas 34 8 8 18 40 56 -16 32
19 Leganes 34 6 13 15 32 51 -19 31
20 Valladolid 34 4 4 26 25 83 -58 16

Recent Trends

Girona ✅ ⚪ ❌ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Mallorca (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ⚪ vs Leganes (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Betis (Goals: 1 - 3)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Osasuna (Goals: 1 - 2)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Alaves (Goals: 0 - 1)

Villarreal ✅ ✅ ❌ ⚪ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Osasuna (Goals: 4 - 2)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Espanol (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Celta (Goals: 0 - 3)
  • 4th Last Match: ⚪ vs Sociedad (Goals: 2 - 2)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Betis (Goals: 2 - 1)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Girona

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.34
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.29
# Clean Sheets: 1

Villarreal

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.34
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.58
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Girona and Villarreal is poised to be a tightly contested affair, with Girona having a slight edge with a 39.0% probability of victory compared to Villarreal's 37.0%. The chances of a draw stand at 23.0%. With Girona positioned 15th in La Liga and Villarreal holding 5th place, both teams have much at stake. Additionally, there's a 52.0% likelihood of the match producing over 2.5 goals, suggesting a potentially high-scoring encounter.

Match Analysis

Girona's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a home win against Mallorca (1-0), an away draw with Leganes (1-1), and a home loss to Betis (1-3). Despite their inconsistent results, Girona has shown resilience, particularly in their victory against Mallorca where they managed a clean sheet. Their average goals scored in the last five games is 1.0, closely matching their expected goals of 1.338, indicating a level of consistency in their attacking play. However, defensive frailties are evident, with an average of 1.4 goals conceded per game. Villarreal, on the other hand, has experienced a recent upturn with two wins at home against Osasuna (4-2) and Espanol (1-0), though they suffered a heavy away defeat to Celta (0-3). Their attacking prowess was on full display against Osasuna, highlighting their potential to score multiple goals. Villarreal's average goals scored in their last five matches is also 1.0, aligning with their expected goals of 1.344. Nonetheless, their defense has been vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.2 goals per game, which could be a concern against a determined Girona side.

Final Prediction

Girona's slight edge in the prediction can be attributed to their home advantage and their ability to maintain a clean sheet in recent games. A key factor to watch will be how both teams handle defensive responsibilities, given their similar scoring capabilities and vulnerabilities at the back. The match promises to be an exciting contest, potentially filled with goals, as both sides aim to secure crucial points in the league standings.