Girona vs Villarreal Prediction

With four matches left to go in the 2024/25 La Liga season, the race for the Champions League heats up. Villarreal needs a victory here to strengthen their bid on fifth position in order to qualify.

Girona have had a rather poor season in comparison to the last; fifteenth place is where they sit, just six above the relegation zone. However, four points in their last two has put them in a position where they do not necessarily have to win, but it would be ideal to confirm survival.

Villarreal currently reside in fifth place at the moment, and a victory here would increase their chances of playing in Europe’s most prestigious club competition. They have been relatively solid in recent games, so will hope to build their momentum ahead of the run-in.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

How to Watch Girona vs Villarreal

Girona welcome Villarreal to the Estadi Montilivi on Saturday evening. Here is everything you need to know in order to watch Girona vs Villarreal via television and live streaming platforms.

Livestream

You will be able to watch this match on Saturday on LALIGATV or Premier Player.

• Date: Saturday 10, May
• Kick-off: 17:30 BST
• Channel: LALIGATV/Premier Player

Key Statistics

• Despite being fifth, Villarreal have the third best attack in the division, scoring 60 goals

• Bad news for Girona, as they have the third worst defence in La Liga, conceding 52

• Villarreal’s Ayoze Perez has been enjoying his time in Eastern Spain, collecting 16 goals this term

• Villarreal have made just five clean sheets this campaign- the second worst in the league

• Despite only starting three matches all season, Cristhian Stuani is Girona’s top scorer, with nine

Girona Preview, Form and Standout Players

Girona Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Gazzaniga; Blind, Krejci, Lopez, Martinez; Herrera, Arthur, Martin; Portu, Stuani, Tsygankov.

Tottenham Hostspur loanee Bryan Gil is still sidelined for this game, but an unchanged lineup is expected.

As mentioned, Girona have picked up a draw and a win in their last two- against Leganes and Mallorca respectively. Before this, however, were three defeats to Real Betis, Osasuna and Alaves.

Stuani is captain and will hope to secure just his fourth start of the campaign, and if he does, then he will be the player to keep an eye on for Girona. He has picked up three goals in his last three games, so will hope that run continues.

Villarreal Preview, Form and Standout Players

Villareal Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Junior; Cardona, Costa, Foyth, Femenia; Pino, Parejo, Comesana, Pepe; Perez, Barry.

Yeremy Pino is expected to be back in the starting lineup after his suspension for accumulating too many yellow cards.

10 points from their last five games has really seen a late surge from Villarreal to really compete for the fifth spot, and two wins in their last two against Osasuna and Espanyol has confirmed their challenge. Before that, they suffered a humbling 3-0 defeat to Celta Vigo after drawing with Real Sociedad and beating Real Betis.

Four goals in his last five games and Ayoze Perez is looking to end his campaign strongly. As mentioned previously, the former Leicester player has scored 16 times so far this season and so he will look to add to his tally against a vulnerable Girona side.

Head-to-head Comparison

All of their five previous meetings have come in the league with Villarreal holding the bragging rights in this fixture with three wins to Girona’s one.

Recent Meetings:

• Villarreal 2-2 Girona, December 1, 2024

• Girona 0-1 Villarreal, May 14, 2024

• Villarreal 1-2 Girona, September 27, 2023

• Girona 1-2 Villarreal, May 20, 2023

• Villarreal 1-0 Girona, January 22, 2023

Betting Tip for Girona vs Villarreal

If they want to qualify for the Champions League next season, this is a must-win. They are in good form and so is their star striker, so we expect a result to follow for the Yellows.

Therefore, we have gone for Villarreal to Win as the best tip for this match.

Final Prediction

Girona 1-3 Villarreal