Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Villarreal CF vs Girona FC, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2018-19
Villarreal CF
0 – 1
Full Time
Girona FC
Fri 31 Aug 2018 · 20:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 23' Pedro Alcala
Y 56' Aday
Trigueros 75' Y
Mario Gaspar 85' Y
Nicola Sansone 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Villarreal CF vs Girona FC — La Liga .

Match Details

  • Referee Gonzalo Garcia
  • Referee Aitor Villate
  • Referee Eduardo Prieto
  • Referee Alberola Rojas
  • Referee Sergio Uson

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 7 21
2 Club Atlético de Madrid 7 16
3 Real Betis Balompié 7 16
4 Real Madrid CF 7 15
5 Sevilla FC 7 13
6 Deportivo Alavés 7 11
7 RC Deportivo La Coruña 7 10
8 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 7 10
9 CA Osasuna 7 8
10 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 8
11 Villarreal CF 7 8
12 Athletic Club 6 8
13 Getafe CF 7 8
14 RC Celta de Vigo 7 7
15 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 7
16 Real Racing Club de Santander 7 7
17 Levante UD 6 5
18 Elche CF 7 5
19 Valencia CF 7 4
20 Málaga CF 7 3

Head-to-Head

6
1
3
Villarreal CF 10 games · Avg 2.1 goals Girona FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-31 Villarreal CF 0–1 Girona FC

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Girona FC H 0–1 L
26 Aug Sevilla FC A 0–0 D
18 Aug Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 1–2 L
29 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–0 D
25 Apr Ellesmere Rangers FC A 2–2 D
22 Apr England A 1–2 L
Girona FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Villarreal CF A 1–0 W
26 Aug Real Madrid CF H 1–4 L
17 Aug Real Valladolid CF H 0–0 D
05 Nov FC Viktoria Plzen H 0–5 L

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Villarreal CF
Pape Gueye 3 G
Alberto Moleiro 2 G 3 A
Georges Mikautadze 2 G 1 A
Nicolas Pepe 2 G
Gerard Moreno 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Villarreal CF face off against Girona FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Girona FC that had 202 games and scored 261 goals.
  • 15' Patrick Roberts is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Girona FC so far.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alfonso Pedraza, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 23' Girona FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 38' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pere Pons is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Girona FC.
  • 43' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Girona FC backline.
  • 48' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 53' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Santi Cazorla suffering a number of foals already.
  • 54' Cristhian Stuani has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 54 minutes.
  • 56' Controversy at the stadium! Aday argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 59' Aleix Garcia is replacing Anthony Lozano for the Girona FC side.
  • 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 66' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Santiago Caseres exits the field as Carlos Bacca enters on 66.
  • 71' Girona FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 75' Villarreal CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Miguel Layun. He replaces Santi Cazorla on 75 minute.
  • 78' Muniesa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aday at the 78 minute mark.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Borja Garcia as he leaves the pitch. Patrick Roberts steps in for Girona FC.
  • 83' Another substitution for Villarreal CF to replace Karl Toko Ekambi by Nicola Sansone on 83 minute.
  • 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mario Gaspar on 85 minutes.
  • 89' It’s a booking for Villarreal CF player. Nicola Sansone gets a Yellow card.
  • Girona FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javier Calleja

Girona FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sacristan

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.7 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Girona FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 74% + Girona FC or Draw 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF26% Draw34% Girona FC40%
Actual: Girona FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 1.75
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 80%
20%
± 1.5 53%
47%
± 2.5 26%
74%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
60%
Draw or Girona FC
74%
Villarreal CF or Girona FC
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF15% Draw58% Girona FC27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 2
9.1%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
4.3%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.2%
2 – 2
2.5%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
1%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Girona FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 16% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 25% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 12% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Girona FC keeps clean sheet
50% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.