Girona vs Villarreal Prediction & Picks - LaLiga
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by Erik Gibbs | in LaLiga Picks
Girona and Villarreal meet at the Estadi Montilivi this Monday in a clash that highlights two vastly different trajectories in this 2025-26 La Liga campaign. Villarreal arrives in Catalonia sitting comfortably in third place with 58 points, having enjoyed a season defined by consistency and tactical discipline. Their recent run has been particularly impressive, highlighted by a dominant 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad and a hard-fought 2-1 win against Elche, keeping them firmly in the hunt for a podium finish behind the league leaders. The Yellow Submarine has displayed a balanced attack and a resilient defense throughout the month of March, dropping points only in a cagey 1-1 draw away at Deportivo Alavés.
Conversely, Girona finds themselves struggling in the bottom half of the table, currently occupying 14th place with just 34 points. While they managed a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Athletic Club in mid-March, their overall form has been shaky, marked by a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Osasuna and a score draw against Levante. Earlier in the month, they also suffered a narrow 2-1 loss to Celta Vigo, illustrating the defensive lapses that have plagued their season. The contrast in momentum is stark; while the visitors are looking to solidify their Champions League status, the hosts are primarily focused on distancing themselves from a potential relegation scrap as the season enters its final stretch.
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Girona vs Villarreal Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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72 | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | +26 |
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19
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41 | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | -16 |
Girona and Villarreal Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 21, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 14, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 7, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 23, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 16, 2026 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 14, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 16, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 26, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 10, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 21, 2025 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 21, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 7, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 23, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 8, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 31, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 16, 2026 - LaLiga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 20, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 13, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 8, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 28, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 18, 2026 - LaLiga
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 20, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 8, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 9, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 24, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 20, 2026 - Champions League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 13, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 28, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 18, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 14, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 31, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
Girona against Villarreal : Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
17 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Aug 24, 2025 - LaLiga
May 10, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 1, 2024 - LaLiga
May 14, 2024 - LaLiga
Sep 27, 2023 - LaLiga
May 20, 2023 - LaLiga
Girona against Villarreal Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 5 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
R. Blanco
V. Krapyvtsov
DefenderA. Frances
H. Rincon
D. Lopez
MidfielderBryan Gil
C. Echeverri
T. Lemar
C. Stuani
J. Roca
A. Ruiz
L. Kourouma
A. Tenas
DefenderA. Freeman
S. Cardona
W. Kambwala
MidfielderA. Diatta
D. Parejo
ForwardA. Gonzales
T. Oluwaseyi
T. Buchanan
A. Perez
Missing players
J. Carlos
M. Ter Stegen
MidfielderD. Van De Beek
R. Artero Ruiz
ForwardPortu
J. Foyth
L. Costa
R. Marin
ForwardP. Cabanes
Most goals and assists
Girona
Villarreal
V. Vanat
(9 Goals)
G. Mikautadze
(13 Goals)
V. Tsygankov
(5 Assists)
N. Pepe
(8 Assists)
Girona - Villarreal Key Points
- The Over is 1-4 in Girona's last 5 games
- The Over is 4-1 in Villarreal's last 5 games
- Girona are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
- Villarreal are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Girona vs Villarreal Prediction
Girona's medical room is particularly crowded, with several key figures unavailable for selection. Marc-André ter Stegen remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, a significant blow to their defensive stability, while veteran striker Cristhian Stuani is also out with a thigh problem. The midfield is similarly depleted, as Donny van de Beek and Bryan Gil are both unavailable, with Gil recovering from a knee issue and Van de Beek dealing with a cruciate ligament injury. Additionally, long-term absentees Portu and Juan Carlos continue their lengthy rehabilitations, leaving manager Míchel with limited options to rotate his squad.
Villarreal has managed to maintain a relatively healthy squad by comparison, though the absence of Juan Foyth is a notable concern. The defender has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon, leaving a gap in the Yellow Submarine's backline that will require tactical adjustment. Despite this loss, the visitors' current roster remains potent, with their attacking units clicking effectively in recent outings.
Given the current form of both sides, Villarreal appears to hold a distinct advantage heading into this matchup. Their superior league position and more reliable recent results suggest they are well-equipped to exploit Girona's defensive vulnerabilities and injury-riddled squad. The hosts will need a near-perfect performance to snatch points from a team that has shown little signs of slowing down in their pursuit of top-tier European qualification. Our prediction for Girona vs. Villarreal: Over 2.5 goals.
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