The Matchday 2 clash in La Liga between Villarreal and Girona will take place on August 24 at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Villarreal vs. Girona: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Villarreal
The Valencian side confidently started the new championship, defeating Oviedo 2-0 at home. Marcelino Garcia's men scored both goals in the first half. Notably, this marked their seventh consecutive victory in La Liga. Additionally, the club has scored at least two goals in their last four La Liga matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Villarreal's last 10 league games.
- The club has opened the scoring in their last 7 La Liga matches.
- The Valencians have a five-match winning streak at home in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Villarreal (4-3-3)
Luis Junior – Rafa Marin, Sergi Cardona, Santiago Mouriño, Juan Foyth – Yeremy Pino, Santi Comesaña, Pape Gueye – Karl Toko Ekambi, Nicolas Pepe, Gerard Moreno.
Girona
The Catalans continue to disappoint their fans, just like last season. Playing at Montilivi, they lost 1-3 to Rayo Vallecano. Notably, Michel Sanchez's side was reduced to ten men towards the end of the first half, although they had already conceded two unanswered goals by then. Girona is on a three-match losing streak in La Liga, with a goal difference of 3:10 in these games.
This week, defender Miguel Gutierrez left the team (was on loan).
- The club has failed to win 15 of their last 18 La Liga matches (4 draws and 11 losses).
- Girona conceded first in 10 of their last 13 league games.
- The Catalans have only one win in their last 9 away La Liga matches (2 draws and 6 losses).
Predicted lineup for Girona (4-3-3)
Paulo Gazzaniga – Daley Blind, Ladislav Krejci, Alejandro Frances, Arnau Martinez – Yangel Herrera, Ivan Martin, John Solis – Yaser Asprilla, Viktor Tsygankov, Bojan Miovski.
Goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga will miss the match due to suspension.
Referee:
Guillermo Cuadra (Spain)
Matches – 20 (La Liga, 2024/2025);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 82;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 30%.
Villarreal vs. Girona: Match Prediction
Last season, the Catalans barely managed to stay in La Liga. Judging by the club's transfer policy, they are set for another survival battle this time around, as there have been no significant reinforcements. The team still relies mainly on loan players, with no budget for major signings. Girona is in poor form, having only beaten Mallorca and relegated Valladolid in their last 17 La Liga matches.
Villarreal, on the other hand, is in excellent form. The team has won seven matches in a row, showcasing impressive attacking stats. Notably, they have won five consecutive home games in La Liga, scoring at least two goals in their last four home matches. I am confident that the hosts will not only secure 3 points but will do so convincingly, scoring at least two goals.
My prediction – Villarreal Individual Total Over 1.5 goals
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
