Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Villarreal and Girona who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Girona come to Estadio de la Ceramica for the LaLiga match on Sunday, Villarreal will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Looking at the current standings in the LaLiga, the two teams are separated by three points.
Form: Villarreal vs Girona
Villarreal Form
In their last three outings, Villarreal won 2-3 against Barcelona, beat Sevilla by 4-2 and hammered Real Oviedo 2-0. Villarreal won five of their last six LaLiga matches at the Estadio de la Ceramica, scoring 16 and conceding six along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.
Girona Form
Girona endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 3-2 by Real Sociedad, before Atletico Madrid ran out 0-4 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Rayo Vallecano, who came out 1-3 winners. Girona managed to win just once in their past six away games in the LaLiga. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring 11 time and letting in seven.
Betting facts for Villarreal and Girona
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Villarreal and Girona. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Villarreal have won the last 3 matches in a row in the LaLiga while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- Villarreal have won the last 3 home matches in a row in the LaLiga while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 Villarreal matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Villarreal home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Villarreal have won the last 3 matches in a row in the LaLiga and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Girona away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Girona matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Girona matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Villarreal vs Girona
Cristhian Stuani shows decent form right now for Girona, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the LaLiga. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Villarreal, who are strong favourites on Sunday. Siding with Ayoze Perez also look a nice prospect as he scored five goals in his last six LaLiga matches.
Betting markets: Villarreal vs Girona
Full-time result
Villarreal claimed five wins, drew two and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Girona won three, drew two and lost five of their last 10 games away. Villarreal are in great form with 7 wins on the bounce. Villarreal did not lose any of their last 7 matches on home soil.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Villarreal only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Girona got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Girona should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Sunday, as Villarreal only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Girona claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games. Villarreal have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Girona.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Villarreal’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Girona, who scored 1.4 times on average in these matches.
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