Villarreal vs Girona Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The Yellow Submarine will take on the White and Teds on matchday 2 in the LaLiga

When the Catalan-based team Girona come to Estadio de la Ceramica for their second league match in the La Liga 2025-26 on Sunday, Villarreal will be hoping to use their home advantage to win back-to-back games. On the opening day of the campaign, Villarreal were very impressive as they beat the newly promoted Real Oviedo by 2-0.

Villarreal didn’t change their squad a lot for this season, and they have been quiet in the Summer transfer window. As Marcelino seeks to build on what was an impressive fourth-place finish in the League, they qualified for the Champions League. They will have to be very well prepared to get three points against Girona on Sunday.

The Catalan team had a brilliant 2023-24 season, but after that, they have massively regressed to a relegation battle side. Last season, they somehow were able to survive and stay in the top division, and will hope to have a better season this time.

Michel has remained in charge of the club, and he and his coaching staff are under immense pressure to deliver results. They lost to Rayo Vallecano by 1-3 at home in the first game, and will hope to bounce back from that defeat against Villarreal. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

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Kick-Off:

• Location: Villarreal, Spain
• Stadium: Estadi de la Ceramica
• Date: Sunday, 24 August
• Kick-Off Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández
• VAR: In Use

Form

Villarreal (in all competitions): W-L-W-D-D

Girona (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Pape Gueye (Villarreal)

Gueye has outstanding defensive qualities, as he is always strong in duels, and he plays with courage on the field. He has a high work rate on the pitch and runs throughout the game. With his long legs, he is able to intercept passes and stop players in the attacking areas.

The Senegalese international is not an elite passer, but he is still good with the ball and does not panic in pressure situations. Gueye is a perfect team player who gives his best on the field.

Jhon Solis (Girona)

Solis is one of the young players to watch this season for Girona, as he has been part of the team for the last two seasons and has improved a lot in these years. Now he has become a regular starter for the team and will play a key role in the midfield.

The Colombian youth international is a proper box-to-box midfielder who does his attacking and defending job very well on the ground. He will have to be at his best in the upcoming fixture, as Villarreal’s midfield has got some really good players.

Match Facts

• Matches between these teams see frequent goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of the games.
• Villarreal and Girona’s matches tend to average about 2.2 goals per game
• Villarreal often scores first in their meetings, eight times out of the last ten matches.

Villarreal vs Girona: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Villarreal to win this fixture – 8/15 by Bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Villarreal captain Gerard Moreno is doubtful for the match as he suffered a hamstring injury in the last game. Kambwala, Costa, and Ayoze are all injured and will not be available for selection.

Paulo Gazzaniga is suspended for this upcoming fixture, the rest of the squad if fit to play and there are no fresh injury concerns.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 14

Villarreal: 9

Girona: 4

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Villarreal Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Junior (GK); Mourino, Foyth, Marin, Cardona; Pepe, Comesana, Gueye, Pino; Eyong, Buchanan

Girona Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Carlos (GK); Martinez, Lopez, Krejci, Blind; Herrera, John Solis, Roca; Tsygankov, Miovski, Yaser Asprilla

Match Prediction

Both teams got opposite results in their first match of the season. Girona will hope to at least get a point away from home, and on the other hand, Villarreal will be looking to get back-to-back wins. This will be a tight and competitive match for sure, but most probably the home team will win this match.

Prediction: Villarreal 3-2 Girona

Telecast Details

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