Thursday , 2 July 2026

Villarreal CF vs Girona FC, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
Villarreal CF
2 – 2
Full Time
Girona FC
Sun 1 Dec 2024 · 13:00 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica 17,732 HT 45' · FT 45'
Thierno Barry 23' 1–0
Alex Baena 46' 2–0
2–1 66' Donny van de Beek
2–2 90+7' Ladislav Krejci
Y 18' Ladislav Krejci
Y 31' Bryan Gil
Sergi Cardona 40' Y
Raul Albiol 84' Y
Y 85' Miguel Gutierrez
Y 90' Daley Blind
Y 90' Portu
Y 91' Donny van de Beek

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Miguel Ortiz Arias (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jose Garrido Romero (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Guillermo Santiago Sacristan (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

6
1
3
Villarreal CF 10 games · Avg 2.1 goals Girona FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-01 Villarreal CF 2–2 Girona FC 2024-05-14 Girona FC 0–1 Villarreal CF 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

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Girona FC H 2–2 D
24 Nov CA Osasuna A 2–2 D
09 Nov Deportivo Alaves H 3–0 W
26 Oct Real Valladolid CF A 2–1 W
20 Oct Getafe CF H 1–1 D
05 Oct Real Madrid CF A 0–2 L
Girona FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Villarreal CF A 2–2 D
27 Nov SK Sturm Graz A 0–1 L
23 Nov RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 4–1 W
10 Nov Getafe CF A 1–0 W
05 Nov PSV A 0–4 L
02 Nov CD Leganes H 4–3 W

Season Stats

Villarreal CF Girona FC
#3 Position #19
72 Points 41
38 Played 38
22 / 6 / 10 W / D / L 9 / 14 / 15
72 Scored 39
46 Conceded 55
+26 GD -16
1.89 PPG 1.08
58% Win % 24%

Key Stats

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

Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Girona FC are 19th (41 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio de la Ceramica as Villarreal CF face off against Girona FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Villarreal CF and Girona FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Estadio de la Ceramica. Villarreal CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' David Lopez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Villarreal CF tonight.
  • 18' Ladislav Krejci was booked on 18.
  • 23' A goal from the France international Thierno Barry! He fires home on 23 to make it 1-0!
  • 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 31' The referee calls foul for Bryan Gil. He receives a card.
  • 36' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cristhian Stuani is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Villarreal CF.
  • 40' Controversy at the stadium! Sergi Cardona argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 45' Villarreal CF have won 555 goals from 407 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 46' Assisted by Yeremy with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alex Baena makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 46' Abel Ruiz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Arnaut Danjuma at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 59' Another substitution for Girona FC to replace Ivan Martin by Jhon Solis on 59 minute.
  • 64' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 64 minutes.
  • 66' The deadlock is broken! Donny van de Beek gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
  • 71' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Gerard Moreno comes on to replace Thierno Barry.
  • 72' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Yeremy is replaced by Pau Cabanes.
  • 73' Time for substitution for Girona FC. Donny van de Beek is replaced by Portu.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Denis Suarez. He replaces Dani Parejo on 78 minute.
  • 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Raul Albiol.
  • 85' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Miguel Gutierrez on 85 minutes.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Daley Blind.
  • 90' Alex Baena makes way for Pau Navarro at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

Girona FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dani Parejo 2
Bertrand Traore 1
Donny van de Beek 1
Cristhian Stuani 1
Ladislav Krejci 1
Cristhian Stuani 1
Thierno Barry 1
Samuel Chukwueze 1

Head to Head

2024-12-01 Villarreal CF 2–2 Girona FC 2024-05-14 Girona FC 0–1 Villarreal CF 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

Villarreal CF Form

2024-12-01 Villarreal CF 2–2 Girona FC D 2024-11-24 CA Osasuna 2–2 Villarreal CF D 2024-11-09 Villarreal CF 3–0 Deportivo Alaves W 2024-10-26 Real Valladolid CF 1–2 Villarreal CF W 2024-10-20 Villarreal CF 1–1 Getafe CF D 2024-10-05 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Villarreal CF L

Girona FC Form

2024-12-01 Villarreal CF 2–2 Girona FC D 2024-11-27 SK Sturm Graz 1–0 Girona FC L 2024-11-23 Girona FC 4–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2024-11-10 Getafe CF 0–1 Girona FC W 2024-11-05 PSV 4–0 Girona FC L 2024-11-02 Girona FC 4–3 CD Leganes W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.05 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96 Girona FC xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF to win 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF58% Draw23% Girona FC19%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
81%
Draw or Girona FC
42%
Villarreal CF or Girona FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF44% Draw42% Girona FC14%
Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9.5%
3 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
4.5%
0 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.5%
4 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Girona FC covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 19% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 23% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
Girona FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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