Girona Chasing Second Place in La Liga
Goals on the Cards According to Girona vs Villarreal Betting Odds

Villarreal Six Points Outside of European Places
It’s been a dream campaign for Girona. They’ve sealed a Champions League place for the first time in their history and they’re now chasing a second place finish. On Tuesday, Girona host Villarreal, who are six points outside of the European places at the moment. Both teams have three matches to play and still have something to play for this season. We’ll preview the Girona vs Villarreal betting odds as both teams are going for a fourth win in their last five matches.
Girona vs Villarreal
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Location: Estadi Montilivi, Girona, Spain
Girona vs Villarreal Head-to-Head
Heading into last September’s meeting, Girona had lost their last three matches vs. Girona on the La Liga schedule and last five overall. Girona broke the trend by getting a 2-1 victory at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Dani Parejo put Villarreal up 1-0 but goals from Artem Dovbyk and Eric Garcia sealed the win for the visitors. The Girona vs Villarreal betting odds priced visitors Girona as pregame +225 underdogs. In three previous home La Liga matches vs. Villarreal, Girona are 0-3. Villarreal are also on a six game scoring streak vs. Girona, in all competitions.
Dovbyk, Girona Turning Heads
Girona were coming off a 4-2 win over Catalan rivals Barcelona heading into Matchday 35. Both Girona and opponents Alaves took three game winning streaks into last Friday’s matchup. It didn’t take long for Girona to get on the scoresheet, as Eric Garcia headed in a corner less than four minutes in. Yangel Herrera scored Girona’s second in the second half off a backheel pass from Artem Dovbyk. However, Alaves’ Jon Guridi scored his second goal of the match in stoppage time to make it 2-2.
After the draw, second-placed Girona went two points ahead of Barcelona, who have a game in hand. Fans and bettors alike following the soccer scores this season have taken note of Girona’s rise. They’ve won 23 of their 35 La Liga games this season and Dovbyk is the top flights’ top goal scorer. The Ukrainian international striker has found the net 20 times this season and has provided seven assists.
Portu, who scored twice and assisted vs. Barcelona as a substitute, got the start vs Alaves. However, the attacking midfielder couldn’t replicate his form. Substitute striker Cristhian Stuani, who has scored some massive goals this season, has missed Girona’s last four matches. It’s unclear if he’ll suit up on Tuesday.
Villarreal Players High on Leaderboards
All of Villarreal’s goals came from crosses in Saturday’s 3-2 win over Sevilla. Alexander Sorloth headed in two of those crosses and he only trails Dovbyk in the Golden Boot race this season. The Norwegian forward has scored 19 goals this season and five in his last four games. His second goal on Sunday came 97 minutes in as Villarreal stole three points in stoppage time.
Villarreal are currently in ninth place in the La Liga table, which would be their worst finish since the 2018-19 season. Should Villarreal manage to finish in seventh, they’ll qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League next season. However, Villarreal are six points outside of seventh and take on La Liga champions Real Madrid this weekend.
While Sorloth is in contention for the Golden Boot, Alex Baena has dished out more assists than any other La Liga player. The 22-year old has assisted 13 times this season, including on the winner vs. Sevilla. Bettors should note Villarreal have scored at least two goals in each of their last four games.
Girona vs Villarreal Match Analysis & Odds
Girona struggled to deal with crosses in their match vs. Alaves. Villarreal’s strong suit has been sending in balls into the box for Sorloth, who is 6’5” and they probably won’t change their gameplan up much here. Regardless, Girona have been lighting up the scoreboard lately, with 12 goals in their last four games.
The Girona vs Villareal betting odds price hosts Girona as -120 ATS and moneyline favorites for this match. Villarreal +0.5 sits at even odds and the visitors are +260 underdogs to get their seventh road victory of the season. A draw could spell the end of Villarreal’s European hopes and one is priced at +330 odds.
In a match with Golden Boot candidates on both sides, goals are expected. The over/under goals total is currently at 3.5. Both the over and the under show -110 La Liga odds for what should be an exciting midweek matchup.