Sunday , 16 August 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 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
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 Alavés 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
#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' KICK OFF: Villarreal CF gets underway.
  • 5' Girona FC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Girona FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 18' Girona FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 23' Thierno Barry makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Villarreal CF are in front.
  • 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Villarreal CF and Girona FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 31' Poor challenge from Bryan Gil. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 36' Dani Parejo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 47 cards already picked up this season.
  • 40' The referee calls foul for Sergi Cardona. He receives a card.
  • 45' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 46' Against the run of play, Alex Baena has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 46' Arnaut Danjuma makes way for Abel Ruiz at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Girona FC.
  • 51' Girona FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' Santi Comesana needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 16 Yellow cards this season.
  • 59' The Girona FC bench stirs into life. Ivan Martin is withdrawn and Jhon Solis gets his opportunity.
  • 64' The 27-year-old Ivan Martin has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 66' A goal from the Netherlands international Donny van de Beek! He fires home on 66 to make it 2-1!
  • 71' Thierno Barry makes way for Gerard Moreno at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • 72' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Yeremy exits the field as Pau Cabanes enters on 72.
  • 73' Another change for Girona FC made on 73 minute. Donny van de Beek leaves to be changed by Portu.
  • 78' Denis Suarez is replacing Dani Parejo for the Villarreal CF side.
  • 83' The travelling Girona FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 84' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a card on 84.
  • 85' That is a card for Girona FC. Miguel Gutierrez will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' That is a card for Girona FC. Daley Blind will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Pau Navarro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alex Baena at the 90 minute mark.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
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

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 Alavés 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
0 / 4
0.88 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.52 Girona FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 83% + Villarreal CF or Draw 79%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF43% Draw36% Girona FC21%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 1.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 73%
27%
± 1.5 41%
59%
± 2.5 17%
83%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
79%
Draw or Girona FC
57%
Villarreal CF or Girona FC
64%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF24% Draw64% Girona FC12%
Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
27.4%
1 – 0
20.2%
1 – 1
12.2%
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
2.9%
1 – 2
2.9%
3 – 0
2.6%
3 – 1
1.6%
2 – 2
Actual
4 – 0
0.6%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Girona FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 11% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 26% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 14% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
60% ✗
Girona FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✓

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