Villarreal vs Girona Predictions

Villarreal vs Girona predictions for Sunday’s La Liga meeting. Villarreal host Girona at Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday night, targeting back-to-back victories to extend their strong start to the 2025–26 La Liga campaign. Read on for our free match preview and betting tips.

La Liga  | Aug 24 2025 at 6:30 pm UK at Estadio de la Ceramica

Villarreal vs Girona Predictions

Can Villarreal turn home dominance into another statement win against Girona?

• Villarreal’s stronghold at home
  • Marcelino’s side lost only three of their 19 home La Liga matches last season, showing why La Cerámica has become such a reliable fortress.
• Girona’s defensive headaches continue
  • Girona have failed to keep a clean sheet in 18 of their last 20 league games, conceding sloppy goals even against mid-table opposition.
• Goals almost guaranteed in Villarreal matches
  • Over 2.5 goals landed in 25 of Villarreal’s 38 La Liga games last term, underlining how often their matches open up into free-flowing contests.

Best Bet for Villarreal vs Girona

The Estadio de la Cerámica will be buzzing on Sunday night as Villarreal look to keep momentum going after starting their La Liga campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo. Marcelino’s side looked sharp and controlled in that outing, with goals from Karl Etta Eyong and Pape Gueye ensuring a confident start to a season where expectations are once again set high. After finishing fifth last term with 70 points, Villarreal are desperate to push themselves into the top four and secure a Champions League spot.

Girona, however, come into this clash in a far less buoyant mood. Michel’s men opened with a damaging 3-1 home defeat against Rayo Vallecano, a game where they were effectively beaten before half-time, going into the break three goals down. Joel Roca’s second-half strike was nothing more than a consolation in what looked like a continuation of last season’s struggles. After a miraculous third-place finish in 2023-24, last season’s 16th spot was a reality check, and if their opener is anything to go by, they face another uphill climb.

Still, Girona have strengthened with experienced additions like Thomas Lemar and Axel Witsel, while also giving a platform to rising talents such as Vitor Reis. The question is whether this blend can really stand up to Villarreal’s dynamic mix of pace and technical power, particularly on home soil, where the Yellow Submarine have made a habit of grinding out results.

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Best Bet for this Match

Our Best Bet for Villarreal vs Girona is Villarreal to Win & Over 2.5 Goals in the Match.

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Why this bet? Villarreal are in great home form, having lost just three at La Cerámica across the whole of last season, while Girona have defensive vulnerabilities that look far from fixed. Over 2.5 goals also makes sense when you consider Villarreal’s attacking options, even without Gerard Moreno, and Girona’s tendency to at least sneak a goal despite their frailties.

Girona’s backline looked porous against Rayo, and with Paulo Gazzaniga suspended after his red card, Vladyslav Krapyvtsov will be thrown into goal, which feels like a gamble against a team that attacks in waves. Villarreal, meanwhile, not only have Eyong up front but also fresh signings like Tajon Buchanan and Renato Veiga, who bring energy and creativity. Add Nicolas Pepe into the mix, and you’ve got multiple threats from wide and central areas.

On the other hand, Girona still have some sting in the final third – Lemar playing as a 10 could provide ammunition for Cristhian Stuani, while Viktor Tsygankov can cause trouble if given space. That’s why backing goals alongside a Villarreal win carries stronger logic than simply taking the home victory.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote – Luca Pratesi:

“Villarreal at home are always difficult to break down, and Girona still look fragile at the back. With the Yellow Submarine creating plenty, a win with goals looks the safest route.”

Given how Villarreal controlled their opener and Girona’s defensive chaos last week, it’s hard to see past this being an entertaining match where the hosts just have too much firepower.

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Predicted Correct Score

We’re going with a 3-1 victory for Villarreal. Girona should have enough quality to grab a goal, especially with Lemar linking midfield and attack, but Villarreal’s relentless pressing and options in wide areas should overwhelm the visitors.

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