Wednesday , 30 September 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 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
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

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' KICK OFF: Villarreal CF gets underway.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcelino will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Arnaut Danjuma has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' 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.
  • 18' A moment of madness from Ladislav Krejci on 18 minutes earns him a card. Girona FC will be frustrated.
  • 23' Brilliant from the ! Thierno Barry makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 23.
  • 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Girona FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Bryan Gil.
  • 36' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 40' Sergi Cardona picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Villarreal CF that had 410 games and scored 559 goals.
  • 46' What composure from Alex Baena! The Spain international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 46' Abel Ruiz gets the nod from Girona FC. He replaces Arnaut Danjuma and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Girona FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 56' Villarreal CF currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 59' Time for substitution for Girona FC. Ivan Martin is replaced by Jhon Solis.
  • 64' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 66' Brilliant from the ! Donny van de Beek makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 66.
  • 71' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Thierno Barry has done his job and it is now time for Gerard Moreno to step up.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Pau Cabanes. He replaces Yeremy on 72 minute.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Girona FC — Portu on, Donny van de Beek off on 73 minutes.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Dani Parejo as he leaves the pitch. Denis Suarez steps in for Villarreal CF.
  • 83' Netherlands international Daley Blind has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 84' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a card on 84.
  • 85' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Miguel Gutierrez on 85 minutes.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daley Blind on 90.
  • 90' Alex Baena makes way for Pau Navarro at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum 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
Cristhian Stuani 1
Thierno Barry 1
Samuel Chukwueze 1
Alex Baena 1
Karl Etta Eyong 1
David Lopez 1
Gerard Moreno 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
1 / 4
1.53 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Girona FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF48% Draw27% Girona FC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
75%
Draw or Girona FC
52%
Villarreal CF or Girona FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF33% Draw48% Girona FC19%
Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Girona FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 23% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Girona FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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