Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Picks - LaLiga
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by Erik Gibbs | in LaLiga Picks
Girona and Athletic Bilbao meet at the Estadi Montilivi this Saturday in a clash that promises to define the European aspirations for both clubs as the 2025-26 La Liga season enters its final stretch. Throughout the current campaign, Girona has maintained its reputation as one of the most aesthetically pleasing sides in Spain, though their clinical edge has occasionally deserted them in high-pressure moments.
Currently sitting in the upper-mid table, the Catalans have struggled with a tendency to draw matches they otherwise dominate; in fact, they have recorded ten draws across their first 27 fixtures. Despite boasting superior pass accuracy and possession metrics compared to most of the league, Michel's men have often found themselves frustrated by low blocks, leading to a recent run of form that has seen them pick up only five points from their last five outings.
Conversely, Athletic Bilbao continues to rely on their trademark high-intensity pressing and direct attacking style, though their away form has been a sticking point. The Lions have won just 37% of their matches this season, frequently failing to replicate the intimidating atmosphere of San Mamés on their travels. While they remain a formidable threat on the counter-attack, their inconsistency has prevented them from truly breaking into the Champions League places, making this trip to Girona a "six-pointer" for their continental ambitions.
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Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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12
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45 | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | -15 |
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19
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41 | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | -16 |
Girona and Athletic Bilbao Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 23, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 16, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 8, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 31, 2026 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 16, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 26, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 10, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 21, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 30, 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 23, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 8, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 31, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 16, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 4, 2026 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 4, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Feb 28, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 20, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 15, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 11, 2026 - Copa del Rey
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 20, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 11, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Feb 8, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 4, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Feb 28, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 15, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 4, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Jan 24, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 21, 2026 - Champions League
Girona against Athletic Bilbao : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Sep 23, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 6, 2024 - LaLiga
Feb 19, 2024 - LaLiga
Nov 27, 2023 - LaLiga
Feb 26, 2023 - LaLiga
Girona against Athletic Bilbao Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 5 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
V. Krapyvtsov
R. Blanco
DefenderD. Lopez
I. Martin
C. Echeverri
A. Ruiz
P. Ba
L. Kourouma
A. Moreno
A. Padilla
DefenderI. Lekue
I. Monreal
J. Areso
A. Boiro
MidfielderM. Vesga
S. Sanchez
ForwardN. Serrano
G. Guruzeta
U. Izeta
E. Garcia
Missing players
D. van de Beek
Bryan Gil
R. Artero Ruiz
ForwardPortu
Y. Alvarez
A. Paredes
U. Egiluz
MidfielderB. Prados
A. Rego Mora
ForwardN. Williams
M. Sannadi
Most goals and assists
Girona
Athletic Bilbao
V. Vanat
(9 Goals)
G. Guruzeta
(10 Goals)
V. Tsygankov
(5 Assists)
Y. Berchiche
(6 Assists)
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I. Williams
(6 Assists)
Girona - Athletic Bilbao Key Points
- The Over is 3-2 in Girona's last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in Athletic Bilbao's last 5 games
- Girona are 1-2-2 ATS in their last 5 games
- Athletic Bilbao are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
On the individual front, the last two weeks have belonged to Athletic's Nico Williams, whose blistering pace and improved decision-making have seen him notch three goal contributions in his last three appearances. His brother, Iñaki Williams, has also remained a constant threat, though he is currently being monitored for a minor calf strain sustained during training earlier this week.
For Girona, the recent form of Viktor Tsygankov has been a silver lining; the Ukrainian winger has been the primary creative engine, providing a series of pinpoint crosses that have kept opposition defenses on high alert. Midfield veteran Donny van de Beek has also found a second wind in Catalonia, providing much-needed composure in the middle of the park over the last fortnight. In terms of injuries, Girona is still sweating on the fitness of defender Daley Blind, who is dealing with a persistent hamstring issue, while goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen—a marquee 2025 signing—has been in stellar form since returning from a brief layoff.
The host side holds a slight upper hand due to their home dominance and Athletic's historic struggles at the Montilivi. However, with both teams displaying defensive vulnerabilities recently, the Over 2.5 Goals market looks particularly enticing. Girona's technical precision should eventually break down Bilbao's resolve, but they will need to be perfect to avoid being caught on the break by the Williams brothers. Our prediction for Girona vs. Athletic Bilbao: Over 2.5 goals.
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