Girona vs Villarreal Betting Tips & Match Preview – La Liga Clash at Montilivi
Introduction
Saturday’s La Liga showdown sees Villarreal travel to Montilivi to take on Girona in a fixture crucial for the visitors’ push for a top-five finish. Girona managed to halt a worrying run with a narrow win this week, but their recent form remains a concern. Villarreal, on the other hand, are flying high away from home and come into this clash brimming with confidence after back-to-back wins. With key players returning and a historical edge at this ground, this encounter could be pivotal in shaping both teams’ seasons. Read on for our expert Girona vs Villarreal betting tips and predictions.
Team News & Key Insights
- Villarreal have collected 30 away points in La Liga this season — only Barcelona and Real Madrid have more.
- Girona have lost four of their last six La Liga matches.
- Only three teams have earned fewer than Girona’s six points in the last eight league games.
- Girona’s Cristhian Stuani has scored in three consecutive matches.
- Villarreal’s Ayoze Perez has scored 16 goals in 27 La Liga appearances, averaging 2.6 shots per game — more than any other player in this fixture.
- Villarreal are undefeated in their last six visits to Montilivi, winning each time.
- For Girona, Bryan Gil is out injured and Miguel Gutierrez and Donny van de Beek are doubtful.
- Villarreal will be without Kiko Femenia and Ilias Akhomach, with Raul Albiol and Tajon Buchanan also doubtful.
Betting Odds & Predictions
Bookmakers have installed Villarreal as slight favourites to take all three points, with odds of 2.15 suggesting a 46.5% chance of victory. Girona are priced at 3.10, while the draw is offered at 3.60. Given Villarreal’s form and dominant away record, the correct score prediction leans toward a 2-1 away win. The visitors recently defeated Osasuna 4-2 and Espanyol 1-0 on the road, showing their ability to grind out crucial results.
Meanwhile, Girona’s 1-0 win over Mallorca may provide a lift, but Michel’s men have looked vulnerable defensively, conceding frequently and lacking consistency. With Villarreal welcoming back creative spark Alex Baena and boasting a red-hot Ayoze Perez, the Yellow Submarine seem primed for another strong away performance.
Expert Betting Tips
- Villarreal to win – based on away form and head-to-head dominance. 2.15
- Over 2.5 goals – both teams have potent attacks and shaky defenses. 1.85
- Ayoze Perez to score – Villarreal’s top scorer is in electric form. 2.50
- Both Teams to Score – Girona have scored in three straight, Villarreal have attacking momentum. 1.72
- Correct Score 2-1 Villarreal – aligns with form, stats, and scoring trends. 9.00
Final Prediction & Verdict
All signs point toward an open and entertaining encounter at Montilivi, where Villarreal’s strong away form and clinical finishing could tip the balance. With Perez firing, Baena back, and momentum on their side, Marcelino’s men look well-equipped to take advantage of a shaky Girona defense. The home side will find some belief from their win over Mallorca, especially with Stuani in form, but the overall drop in performances over the last two months remains a concern.
Historically, Villarreal have dominated on this ground, winning their last six visits. Given Girona’s continuing injury issues and limited squad rotation possibilities, they might struggle to contain a Villarreal side still eyeing European qualification. Our final verdict backs Villarreal to win an entertaining clash by a slim margin, with opportunities for goals at both ends. Take the visitors to edge it 2-1.
