Sunday , 16 August 2026

Villarreal CF vs Girona FC, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Villarreal CF
1 – 2
Full Time
Girona FC
Wed 27 Sep 2023 · 17:00 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica 17,188 HT 45' · FT 45'
Dani Parejo pen 49' 1–0
1–1 56' Artem Dovbyk
1–2 61' Eric Garcia
Yeremy 16' Y
Y 58' Yangel Herrera
Alex Baena 87' Y
Y 90' Miguel Gutierrez
Ben Brereton 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Villarreal CF vs Girona FC — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Sanchez Martinez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Raul Cabanero Martinez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Juan Lopez Mir (Spain)
8 games this season 🟨 0.4/game ⚽ 2.5 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

6
1
3
Villarreal CF 10 games · Avg 2.1 goals Girona FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-27 Villarreal CF 1–2 Girona FC 2023-05-20 Girona FC 1–2 Villarreal CF 2023-01-22 Villarreal CF 1–0 Girona FC 2019-04-14 Girona FC 0–1 Villarreal CF 2018-08-31 Villarreal CF 0–1 Girona FC

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep Girona FC H 1–2 L
24 Sep Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–1 D
21 Sep Panathinaikos AO A 0–2 L
17 Sep UD Almería H 2–1 W
01 Sep Cadiz CF A 1–3 L
27 Aug FC Barcelona H 3–4 L
Girona FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep Villarreal CF A 2–1 W
23 Sep RCD Mallorca H 5–3 W
18 Sep Granada CF A 4–2 W
03 Sep UD Las Palmas H 1–0 W
26 Aug Sevilla FC A 2–1 W
20 Aug Getafe CF H 3–0 W

Season Stats

Villarreal CF Girona FC
#11 Position #2
0 Points 41
0 Played 38
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 9 / 14 / 15
0 Scored 39
0 Conceded 55
+0 GD -16
– PPG 1.08
– Win % 24%

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Villarreal CF are 11th (0 pts). Girona FC are 2nd (41 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Estadio de la Ceramica. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Villarreal CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Viktor Tsyhankov made 164 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 16' A moment of madness from Yeremy on 16 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Villarreal CF will be frustrated.
  • 21' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 26' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Villarreal CF and Girona FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 31' Spain international Ivan Martin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Villarreal CF that had 407 games and scored 555 goals.
  • 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 46' Girona FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 49' Villarreal CF is taking the lead after the goal scored by Dani Parejo on 49.
  • 52' Portu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aleix Garcia on 52 minute.
  • 53' The Girona FC bench stirs into life. Arnau Martinez is withdrawn and Yan Couto gets his opportunity.
  • 56' Brilliant from the ! Artem Dovbyk makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 56.
  • 58' Girona FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 59' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Yeremy departs to be replaced by Ilias Akhomach.
  • 61' Magnificent from Eric Garcia! That is 11 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michel might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 69' Artem Dovbyk makes way for Cristhian Stuani at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Girona FC.
  • 74' It’s high time Michel made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Raul Albiol as he leaves the pitch. Matteo Gabbia steps in for Villarreal CF.
  • 83' Villarreal CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alex Baena.
  • 88' Trigueros has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dani Parejo on 88 minute.
  • 89' Time for substitution for Girona FC. Viktor Tsyhankov is replaced by Jhon Solis.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Miguel Gutierrez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Girona FC take all three points.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pacheta

Girona FC Lineups

4-5-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dani Parejo 2
Samuel Chukwueze 1
Alex Baena 1
Karl Etta Eyong 1
David Lopez 1
Gerard Moreno 1
Yeremi Pino 1
Artem Dovbyk 1

Head to Head

2023-09-27 Villarreal CF 1–2 Girona FC 2023-05-20 Girona FC 1–2 Villarreal CF 2023-01-22 Villarreal CF 1–0 Girona FC 2019-04-14 Girona FC 0–1 Villarreal CF 2018-08-31 Villarreal CF 0–1 Girona FC

Villarreal CF Form

2023-09-27 Villarreal CF 1–2 Girona FC L 2023-09-24 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2023-09-21 Panathinaikos AO 2–0 Villarreal CF L 2023-09-17 Villarreal CF 2–1 UD Almería W 2023-09-01 Cadiz CF 3–1 Villarreal CF L 2023-08-27 Villarreal CF 3–4 FC Barcelona L

Girona FC Form

2023-09-27 Villarreal CF 1–2 Girona FC W 2023-09-23 Girona FC 5–3 RCD Mallorca W 2023-09-18 Granada CF 2–4 Girona FC W 2023-09-03 Girona FC 1–0 UD Las Palmas W 2023-08-26 Sevilla FC 1–2 Girona FC W 2023-08-20 Girona FC 3–0 Getafe CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.69 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93 Girona FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 77% + Girona FC or Draw 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF26% Draw35% Girona FC39%
Actual: Girona FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes32% 0% No68%
Avg goals/match: 1.62
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 78%
22%
± 1.5 49%
51%
± 2.5 23%
77%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
62%
Draw or Girona FC
74%
Villarreal CF or Girona FC
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF16% Draw60% Girona FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
22.4%
0 – 1
16.9%
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 1
4.3%
0 – 3
2.4%
2 – 2
2.2%
1 – 3
1.9%
3 – 1
1%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Girona FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 6% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 17% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 24% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Girona FC keeps clean sheet
50% ✗

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