Tomás Yelmini
La Liga provides entertainment for all tastes, which is why it is considered one of the most attractive tournaments for soccer fans around the world. Villarreal vs Girona promises good action, as these are two teams that like to put on a show and score goals.
The 18th round of the Spanish championship brings a team that, without being one of the so-called big ones, is definitely among the best in current Iberian soccer. And they host another team looking to climb as high as possible in their first season in the first division after a long time.
With the outlook on the table, at JefeBet we have the predictions, odds and forecast for this Villarreal vs Girona, plus all the information and facts to keep in mind when watching the match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Villarreal vs Girona La Liga Matchday 18 Game on January 22, 2023
- Where: Estadio de la Cerámica – Villarreal, Spain
- When: Sunday, January 22, 7 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Villarreal (-137) / Tie (+370) / Girona (+360)
- Asian Handicap: Villarreal (-0.75, -114), Girona (+0.75, -109)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-125) / Under (+102)
- Both teams score: Yes (-122) / No (-103).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Villarreal CF
Quique Setién replaced Unai Emery as manager of the Submarino Amarillo at the end of October and has been under scrutiny ever since. The former Barcelona coach didn’t start off on the right foot: he started with a draw, followed by three consecutive defeats and ended with a relieving win against Espanyol before the World Cup break.
However, after Qatar, the Submarino Amarillo got off to a flying start and never lost again: they won over both Valencia and Real Madrid, plus a draw against Celta de Vigo, which certainly reinvigorated this team. Villarreal is fighting for a place in the Champions League 2023/24 head to head with Betis, Atlético de Madrid, Osasuna, Athletic Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano, all separated by just two points.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Gerónimo Rulli; Juan Foyth, Raúl Albiol, Pau Torres, Johan Mojica; Álex Baena, Capoue, Dani Parejo; Samuel Chukwueze, Gerard Moreno, Yéremi Pino.
Betting on Girona FC
Girona has gone seven games without losing, a situation that has placed them in the middle of the standings after a somewhat erratic start to the season. Coach Miguel Ángel Sánchez has weathered the storm and achieved valuable results, such as a draw at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid and victories against Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla, which have undoubtedly given them a huge dose of confidence.
The addition of Argentine Valentín Castellanos from the MLS has given the offense new life. He has scored four goals to go along with the five that veteran Uruguayan Christian Stuani had already scored. However, if they have dreams, they must lower the amount of goals they concede, as they have 27 in 17 games, an overwhelming number. Out of the other 19 La Liga teams, only three has given up more goals than them.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Paulo Gazzaniga; Arnau Martínez, Santiago Bueno, Bernardo Espinosa, Miguel Gutiérrez; Yangel Herrera, Oriol Romeu, Aleix García; Rodrigo Riquelme; Valentín Castellanos, Toni Villa.
JefeBet Prediction
Although Girona is not far behind Villarreal and has demonstrated that it is not scared to play soccer on any level, Villarreal is on the right track. Because of this, we anticipate a balanced game with lots of goals. They are two of La Liga’s most striking teams, after all!
Prediction: Draw 2-2
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