Girona vs Athletic Club Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi Sat, 14 Mar - 1:00 PM
La Liga
Girona GIR
3 Winner 0
Athletic Club ATH
Full Time Sat, 14 Mar 1:00 PM
Claudio Echeverri - 90+2'
Azzedine Ounahi - 77'
Hugo Rincón - 4'
Goal
|

CONTEXT

The match between Girona and Athletic Club has officially finished, with Girona securing a decisive 3-0 full-time victory. The home side took a 1-0 lead into halftime and aggressively pulled away in the second period. This outcome represents a significant deviation in favor of Girona, completely defying pre-match expectations. Athletic Club originally entered the contest as the stronger team and pre-market favorites with a 37.5% probability of winning, while Girona held a 33.7% chance alongside a 28.8% probability of a draw. Consequently, the final result was not aligned with the pre-match betting market. On the pitch, Athletic Club actually edged the possession battle, holding 53% of the ball compared to Girona's 47%. Because expected goals (xG) data was unavailable for both teams in this fixture, it cannot be determined if the final scoreline was mathematically consistent with the underlying shot quality. Nonetheless, the overall efficiency shift was recorded as being in line with the match's dynamics. Furthermore, the game was decided strictly through standard eleven-on-eleven action, as there were no red cards issued to either team to artificially impact the tactical balance.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Girona showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

I. Galech Apezteguía

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

J. Escuela Melo

1st Assistant

I. Irurtzun Artola

4th Official

Girona M. Sánchez Muñoz
M. Sánchez Muñoz
VS
Athletic Club E. Valverde
E. Valverde
1.3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.94
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Celta de Vigo Rank: 82 L
Deportivo Alavés Rank: 77 D
FC Barcelona Rank: 95 W
Sevilla Rank: 74 D
Real Oviedo Rank: 70 L
Getafe Rank: 74 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mallorca Rank: 75 L
Osasuna Rank: 79 D
Espanyol Rank: 76 L
Celta de Vigo Rank: 81 L
Atlético Madrid Rank: 89 W
Real Madrid Rank: 93 L
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 2 - 5
5

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Girona
33.71%
Draw
28.79%
Away Athletic Club
37.49%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
75.45
77.33
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Girona
Athletic Club
Power Score
75.45
77.33
League Position
12
10
Global Rank
86
75

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Girona — Opponent-weighted form score
Athletic Club — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Girona Athletic Club

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Girona

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Athletic Club

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Girona ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Athletic Club
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
33.30
44.34
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
44.34
33.30
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Girona -1.00 Efficiency Index
vs
Athletic Club +1.00 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Girona
Athletic Club
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Girona
vs
Athletic Club
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Girona Athletic Club
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Girona Athletic Club
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
Girona
Athletic Club
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 7 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Girona GIR Home
7 matches
Athletic Club ATH Away
Match Record
3
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
3
Goals
11
Goals Scored
12
12
Goals Conceded
11
-1
Goal Difference
+1

Data last updated: 2026-03-16T00:46:14+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
P. Gazzaniga
Argentina
13 P. Gazzaniga
H. Rincón Lumbreras
Spain
2 H. Rincón Lumbreras
A. Torrijo
Substitution
Spain
16 A. Torrijo
D. Blind
Netherlands
17 D. Blind
A. Martinez
Spain
4 (C) A. Martinez
F. Beltrán Peinado
Substitution
Spain
8 F. Beltrán Peinado
A. Witsel
Belgium
20 A. Witsel
V. Tsygankov
Ukraine
15 V. Tsygankov
A. Ounahi
Substitution
Morocco
18 A. Ounahi
J. Roca Casals
Substitution
Spain
3 J. Roca Casals
V. Vanat
Substitution
Ukraine
19 V. Vanat
Pitch
U. Simón Mendibil
Spain
1 U. Simón Mendibil
Y. Berchiche Izeta
Spain
17 Y. Berchiche Izeta
A. Laporte
Spain
14 A. Laporte
D. Vivian Moreno
Spain
3 D. Vivian Moreno
A. Gorosabel Espinosa
Substitution
Spain
2 A. Gorosabel Espinosa
M. Jauregizar Alboniga
Substitution
Spain
18 M. Jauregizar Alboniga
I. Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
Spain
16 I. Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
A. Berenguer Remiro
Spain
7 A. Berenguer Remiro
O. Sancet Tirapu
Substitution
Spain
8 O. Sancet Tirapu
R. Navarro Muñoz
Substitution
Spain
23 R. Navarro Muñoz
I. Williams Arthuer
Substitution
Ghana
9 (C) I. Williams Arthuer

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 14, 2026, 01:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
Stadium :
Estadi Municipal de Montilivi
Capacity :
14624
Attendance :
8811
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
José Carlos Escuela Melo
Iosu Galech Apezteguía
Imanol Irurtzun Artola

Statistics

Possession
GIR
47%
ATH
53%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 7
33 Dangerous attacks 70
47 Possession 53
2 Corners 9
16 Free kicks 8
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 5
47 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50
87 Ball Safe 74
10 Goal Attempts 12
10 Goal Kicks 6
7 Successful Headers 12
7 Successful Dribbles 6
10 Throwins 16
3 Assists 0
15 Dribble Attempts 12

Attacking

1 Big Chances Missed 2
91 Attacks 117

Possession

43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44
12 Key Passes 18
60 Long Passes 50
433 Successful Passes 468
86 Successful Passes Percentage 87
26 Successful Long Passes 22
503 Passes 539

Defensive

41 Duels Won 42
7 Interceptions 9
11 Tackles 16
8 Saves 2

Build-up

5 Total Crosses 32
1 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
8 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Iosu Galech Apezteguía

Starting XI ▼

13
Paulo Gazzaniga
Paulo Gazzaniga Goalkeeper
8.74
2
Hugo Rincón
Hugo Rincón Defender
7.78
4
Arnau Martínez
Arnau Martínez (C) Defender
7.73
16
Alejandro Francés
Alejandro Francés Defender
7.25
5
David López
David López
Defender90+3'
17
Daley Blind
Daley Blind Defender
7.59
3
Joel Roca
Joel Roca Midfielder
6.67
24
Álex Moreno
Álex Moreno
Defender83'
6.44
8
Fran Beltrán
Fran Beltrán Midfielder
6.92
23
Iván Martín
Iván Martín
Midfielder70'
6.55
15
Viktor Tsygankov
Viktor Tsygankov Midfielder
8.06
18
Azzedine Ounahi
Azzedine Ounahi Midfielder
7.6
9
Abel Ruiz
Abel Ruiz
Attacker83'
6.51
20
Axel Witsel
Axel Witsel Midfielder
6.9
19
Vladyslav Vanat
Vladyslav Vanat Attacker
6.72
14
Claudio Echeverri
Claudio Echeverri
Midfielder70'
8.2
Referee : Iosu Galech Apezteguía

Starting XI ▼

1
Unai Simón
Unai Simón Goalkeeper
6.13
2
Andoni Gorosabel
Andoni Gorosabel Defender
6.64
12
Jesús Areso
Jesús Areso
Defender46'
5.9
3
Dani Vivian
Dani Vivian Defender
6.8
14
Aymeric Laporte
Aymeric Laporte Defender
7.47
17
Yuri Berchiche
Yuri Berchiche Defender
6.88
7
Álex Berenguer
Álex Berenguer Midfielder
6.72
8
Oihan Sancet
Oihan Sancet Midfielder
6.94
22
Nico Serrano
Nico Serrano
Attacker74'
6.55
16
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta Midfielder
7.26
18
Mikel Jauregizar
Mikel Jauregizar Midfielder
6.8
6
Mikel Vesga
Mikel Vesga
Midfielder68'
6.9
23
Robert Navarro
Robert Navarro Midfielder
6.61
11
Gorka Guruzeta
Gorka Guruzeta
Attacker46'
6.72
9
Iñaki Williams
Iñaki Williams (C) Attacker
6.87
25
Urko Izeta
Urko Izeta
Attacker79'
6.64

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
David López → Alejandro Francés
10th Substitution
90+3'
Event
Claudio Echeverri
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
90+2'
Event
Álex Moreno → Joel Roca
8th Substitution
83'
Event
Abel Ruiz → Azzedine Ounahi
9th Substitution
83'
82'
Event
Álex Berenguer
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
79'
Event
Urko Izeta → Iñaki Williams
7th Substitution
Event
Azzedine Ounahi
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
77'
74'
Event
Nico Serrano → Oihan Sancet
6th Substitution
73'
Event
Oihan Sancet
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Claudio Echeverri → Vladyslav Vanat
4th Substitution
70'
Event
Iván Martín → Fran Beltrán
5th Substitution
70'
68'
Event
Mikel Vesga → Mikel Jauregizar
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Gorka Guruzeta → Robert Navarro
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Jesús Areso → Andoni Gorosabel
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Hugo Rincón
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
4'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Axel Witsel commits a foul on a Girona player.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
90
Update Update
Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
90
Update Update
Claudio Echeverri from Girona has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Update Update
Dani Vivian from Athletic Club committed a foul.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Girona leads Athletic Club 3-0. Claudio Echeverri scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with Girona defeating Athletic Club 3-0.
90
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive push. Urko Izeta from Athletic Club takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
88
Update Update
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club committed a foul.
88
Update Update
Paulo Gazzaniga from Girona has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
87
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Viktor Tsygankov from Girona attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
85
Update Update
A fresh offensive push unfolds. Gorka Guruzeta of Athletic Club attempts a header from the middle of the box, but Paulo Gazzaniga, the goalkeeper for Girona, makes a crucial save right in front of the goal. The assist came from Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta, who delivered a well-placed cross.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Alejandro Francés allowed the ball to go out.
83
Update Update
The attempt is thwarted. Arnau Martínez from Girona heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but it is blocked. The cross was delivered by Viktor Tsygankov.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Girona after Aymeric Laporte allowed the ball to go out.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Girona: Abel Ruiz replaces Azzedine Ounahi.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Girona: Álex Moreno replaces Joel Roca.
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alex Berenguer from Athletic Club has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
82
Update Update
Alex Berenguer from Athletic Club committed a foul.
82
Update Update
Azzedine Ounahi from Girona has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
81
Corner Corner
Opportunity wasted. Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist came from Nico Serrano, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Arnau Martínez allowed the ball to go out.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Hugo Rincón allowed the ball to go out.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Athletic Club: Urko Izeta comes on to replace Iñaki Williams.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Girona leads 2-0 against Athletic Club. Azzedine Ounahi scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it into the left corner of the net. The assist came from Claudio Echeverri after a quick counterattack.
77
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Claudio Echeverri from Girona attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left after a quick counterattack.
77
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Claudio Echeverri from Girona takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Azzedine Ounahi.
75
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted! Joel Roca from Girona took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Arnau Martínez.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Athletic Club: Nico Serrano comes on to replace Oihan Sancet.
73
Update Update
Iván Martín from Girona earned a free kick in the defensive area.
73
Update Update
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta from Athletic Club was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
73
Update Update
Viktor Tsygankov from Girona committed a foul.
73
Update Update
Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club committed a foul.
73
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
72
Update Update
Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club committed a foul.
71
Update Update
Viktor Tsygankov from Girona committed a foul.
71
Update Update
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club was awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Girona: Claudio Echeverri comes on to replace Vladyslav Vanat.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Girona: Iván Martín comes on to replace Fran Beltrán.
69
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar and to the right. The assist came from Mikel Vesga.
69
Update Update
Opportunity wasted! Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Club attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The cross was delivered by Alex Berenguer.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Athletic Club: Mikel Vesga comes on to replace Mikel Jauregizar.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after a deflection off Paulo Gazzaniga.
68
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive move unfolds. Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but Paulo Gazzaniga from Girona makes a fantastic save, reaching up to the top right corner. The assist came from Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Athletic Club: Mikel Vesga comes on to replace Mikel Jauregizar.
67
Update Update
Another offensive effort underway. Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Joel Roca allowed the ball to go out.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Arnau Martínez allowed the ball to go out.
63
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive move unfolds. Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
63
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Mikel Jauregizar of Athletic Club takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area. However, Paulo Gazzaniga, the goalkeeper for Girona, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Jesús Areso.
60
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club attempts a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it is blocked.
60
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Azzedine Ounahi of Girona takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Unai Simón from Athletic Club makes a save, diving to his left. The assist came from Arnau Martínez.
57
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Azzedine Ounahi from Girona attempted a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area.
55
Update Update
Azzedine Ounahi from Girona committed a foul.
55
Update Update
Dani Vivian from Athletic Club earned a free kick in the defensive area.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Fran Beltrán allowed the ball to go out.
52
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Joel Roca from Girona takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Fran Beltrán.
51
Update Update
Fran Beltrán from Girona has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
51
Update Update
Hugo Rincón from Girona has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
51
Update Update
Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club committed a foul.
51
Update Update
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club committed a foul.
50
Update Update
Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club committed a foul.
50
Update Update
Alejandro Francés from Girona has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
48
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive push. Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club takes a close-range shot with his right foot, but Paulo Gazzaniga, the goalkeeper for Girona, makes a save right in the middle of the goal.
48
Corner Corner
Opportunity squandered. Iñaki Williams of Athletic Club attempted a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right side following a corner, but it went wide.
48
Update Update
A header attempt from Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Club is thwarted. The chance was set up by a cross from Alex Berenguer.
47
Update Update
Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
47
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Athletic Club after Hugo Rincón allowed the ball to go out.
47
Update Update
Alejandro Francés from Girona committed a foul.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with Girona leading Athletic Club 1-0.
45
Update Update
Hugo Rincón from Girona has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
45
Update Update
Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club committed a foul.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with Girona leading Athletic Club by a score of 1-0.
45
Update Update
Hugo Rincón from Girona has earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
45
Update Update
Alex Berenguer from Athletic Club committed a foul.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Athletic Club: Jesús Areso replaces Andoni Gorosabel.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Athletic Club: Gorka Guruzeta comes on in place of Robert Navarro.
42
Update Update
Axel Witsel committed a foul against a Girona player.
42
Update Update
Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Club earned a free kick in the defensive area.
41
Update Update
Offside call against Girona. Vladyslav Vanat has been flagged for being in an offside position.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Girona after Unai Simón allowed the ball to go out.
40
Corner Corner
Another offensive push! Vladyslav Vanat from Girona takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Unai Simón of Athletic Club makes a save in the bottom left corner.
39
Update Update
Dani Vivian from Athletic Club committed a foul.
39
Update Update
Azzedine Ounahi from Girona earned a free kick in an offensive position.
38
Update Update
Alex Berenguer from Athletic Club committed a foul.
38
Update Update
Axel Witsel of Girona has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
33
Update Update
Opportunity squandered! Iñaki Williams of Athletic Club attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box but failed to convert. The assist came from Yuri Berchiche.
30
Update Update
Fran Beltrán from Girona has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
30
Update Update
Opportunity wasted! Iñaki Williams from Athletic Club attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box but couldn't find the target. The assist came from Yuri Berchiche.
29
Update Update
Axel Witsel committed a foul against a Girona player.
29
Update Update
Mikel Jauregizar from Athletic Club committed a foul.
29
Update Update
Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club earned a free kick in an offensive position.
27
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Andoni Gorosabel from Athletic Club attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
27
Update Update
Fran Beltrán from Girona was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
21
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Alex Berenguer from Athletic Club takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, the effort is stopped by the goalkeeper, Paulo Gazzaniga, who is positioned centrally in the goal. The assist for this play comes from Aymeric Laporte.
20
Update Update
Offside call against Girona. Vladyslav Vanat is caught in an offside position.
19
Update Update
Offside call against Girona. Vladyslav Vanat is caught in an offside position.
15
Update Update
Mikel Jauregizar from Athletic Club committed a foul.
15
Update Update
Azzedine Ounahi from Girona has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
15
Update Update
Offside call against Girona. Vladyslav Vanat has been caught offside.
14
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Athletic Club, following a foul by Daley Blind.
14
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Iñaki Williams from Athletic Club takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Oihan Sancet.
12
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Joel Roca from Girona takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Azzedine Ounahi.
9
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
9
Update Update
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club.
4
Update Update
Azzedine Ounahi from Girona has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
4
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Girona takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Athletic Club. Hugo Rincón scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
4
Update Update
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta from Athletic Club committed a foul.
2
Update Update
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta from Athletic Club committed a foul.
2
Update Update
Joel Roca from Girona has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Girona exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.

Girona vs Athletic Club preview with tactical analysis, xG context, lineup signals, and data-backed betting insights for faster decisions.

Use this page as a quick-read snapshot first, then continue to deep stats and methodology references below.

About BestPreviews Methodology & FAQ More Match Reports

How We Build This Analysis

BestPreviews combines tactical context, lineup quality, xG trends, and form data across competitions. Read the full methodology and FAQ.

Related Football Previews

Explore League Previews

La Liga, Spain View all league clusters View methodology and FAQ