Villarreal v Girona result
Team pages: Villarreal · Girona · Head-to-head
Villarreal 2–2 Girona — this La Liga match was drawn.
The result
Villarreal and Girona drew 2–2 at Estadio de la Ceramica in La Liga on Sunday 1 December. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Villarreal created the better chances, 2.02 xG to 0.54 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
Villarreal led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Villarreal: Thierno Barry (23’) and Alex Baena (46’, assisted by Yeremy Pino); Girona: D. van de Beek (66’) and Ladislav Krejčí (90’, assisted by C. Stuani).
Discipline
The bookings — Villarreal: Sergi Cardona (40’) and Raúl Albiol (85’); Girona: D. van de Beek (-5’), Ladislav Krejčí (18’), Bryan Gil (31’), Miguel Gutiérrez (85’), Daley Blind (90+3’) and Portu (90+8’).
What it changes
Villarreal are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Villarreal have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Thierno Barry (Villarreal) 7.9, Alex Baena (Villarreal) 7.4 and Ladislav Krejčí (Girona) 6.2 led the match.
Next up
Villarreal next travel to Liverpool on 20 October 2026.
Girona next host Celta de Vigo II on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Villarreal: Liverpool v Villarreal, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Girona: Girona v Celta de Vigo II, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Villarreal 2–2 Girona · La Liga
- Venue: Estadio de la Ceramica · Villarreal
- Referee: Miguel Ortiz
- Head-to-head (last 6): Villarreal 5 · draws 0 · Girona 1 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Villarreal 3W 2D 0L · Girona 3W 0D 2L
Villarreal 2–2 Girona (La Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 27 November 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Villarreal for / against | Line | Girona for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5 for · 2.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.57 for · 3.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.43 for · 9.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 9.86 for · 11 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 for · 2.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.86 for · 4 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14.43 for · 14.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.71 for · 15.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.43 for · 3.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.71 for · 3.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
Villarreal
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Cabanes n 4 | 14.3 | 6.3 | 1.6 | — |
| Santi Comesaña n 8 | 62.1 | 2.9 | 1.3 | — |
| T. Barry n 8 | 70.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | — |
| Denis Suárez n 8 | 31.6 | 2.1 | 1.4 | — |
| Pau Navarro n 8 | 72.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Barry n 8 | 70.5 | 3.2 | 0.8 |
| Ayoze Pérez n 8 | 63.3 | 2.7 | 1.2 |
| Ilias Akhomach n 8 | 56.3 | 2.6 | 1 |
| Gerard Moreno n 8 | 58 | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| N. Pépé n 8 | 56.1 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayoze Pérez n 8 | 63.3 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Juan Bernat n 8 | 10.5 | 0 | 1.1 |
| Gerard Moreno n 8 | 58 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Yeremy Pino n 8 | 41.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Alex Baena n 8 | 75.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Santi Comesaña n 8 | 62.1 | 3.6 |
| Juan Bernat n 8 | 10.5 | 3.2 |
| Kiko Femenía n 8 | 81.8 | 2.3 |
| P. Gueye n 8 | 64.5 | 2.3 |
| Yeremy Pino n 8 | 41.4 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Diego Conde n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
Girona
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Herrera n 8 | 81 | 3.3 | 2.9 | — |
| Silvi n 6 | 41.7 | 2.9 | 0 | — |
| Oriol Romeu n 8 | 60.4 | 2.2 | 1.3 | — |
| C. Stuani n 8 | 30.1 | 1.9 | 0.4 | — |
| Alejandro Francés n 8 | 57.6 | 1.8 | 2.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Stuani n 8 | 30.1 | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| A. Danjuma n 8 | 62.9 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Y. Herrera n 8 | 81 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| B. Miovski n 8 | 73.3 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| V. Tsygankov n 8 | 61.3 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Gil n 8 | 69.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| C. Stuani n 8 | 30.1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| B. Miovski n 8 | 73.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| G. Misehouy n 6 | 32.3 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Miguel Gutiérrez n 8 | 89 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Oriol Romeu n 8 | 60.4 | 4.3 |
| Silvi n 6 | 41.7 | 4 |
| Alejandro Francés n 8 | 57.6 | 2.9 |
| Y. Herrera n 8 | 81 | 2.2 |
| Juanpe n 8 | 62.8 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Gazzaniga n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
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Match statistics & details
| Villarreal | Girona | |
|---|---|---|
| 36% | Possession | 64% |
| 2.02 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.54 |
| 13 | Shots | 13 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 12 | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 1 | Corners | 5 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 8 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 6 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 372 | Passes | 665 |
| 81% | Pass accuracy | 92% |
Villarreal player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Conde | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Kiko Femenía | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Raúl Albiol | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| Logan Costa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Sergi Cardona | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Y | 7 |
| Santi Comesaña | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.3 |
| P. Gueye | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Alex Baena | 89 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Dani Parejo | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Yeremy Pino | 72 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Barry | 72 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Pau Cabanes sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Gerard Moreno sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Denis Suárez sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Pau Navarro sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Girona player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Gazzaniga | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| David López | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| L. Krejčí | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Y | 7.5 |
| Miguel Gutiérrez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.7 |
| Oriol Romeu | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Bryan Gil | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| Arnau Martínez | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. van de Beek | 73 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Y | 7.3 |
| Iván Martín | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Miovski | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Danjuma | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Abel Ruiz sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Stuani sub | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Solis sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Blind sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| Portu sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.6 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Villarreal v Girona — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-05-14 Girona 0–1 Villarreal
- 2023-09-27 Villarreal 1–2 Girona
- 2023-05-20 Girona 1–2 Villarreal
- 2023-01-22 Villarreal 1–0 Girona
- 2021-01-26 Girona 0–1 Villarreal
- 2020-01-22 Girona 0–3 Villarreal
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Villarreal and Girona?
- In their last 6 meetings, Villarreal won 5, Girona won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Villarreal and Girona?
- Recent form — Villarreal 3W 2D 0L; Girona 3W 0D 2L.
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