Girona vs Athletic Prediction 14 March 2026
🔊 Can the "red-and-whites" capitalize on their home advantage? The opening fixture of Saturday's La Liga schedule features a clash between Girona and Athletic at Montilivi. Both clubs are far from their peak form and are currently not among the contenders for European competition next season. Bookmakers find it challenging to predict the outcome of this match, giving equal odds to both sides.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head history between Girona and Athletic spans 11 matches. Here's a breakdown of the outcomes during this period: the "Red and Whites" have clinched 4 victories, there have been 2 draws, and the "Basques" have secured 5 wins. Let's take a look at the average scoring for each side over the same stretch: Athletic lead with 1.55 goals per game compared to Girona's 1.27. In the first round of the current championship, the teams played to a 1-1 draw at San Mamés.
Head-to-head statistics Girona - Athletic
Girona Team Overview
⚪ Over their last seven matches, Girona have managed just one victory. This inconsistency has significantly affected their current standing in the league table. At the moment, the "red and whites" sit in 15th place, holding a six-point cushion above the relegation zone. It's equally important to highlight Girona's struggles in home fixtures, having secured only 16 points from 13 matches-ranking them 18th in the league in this regard.
🔴 In their last La Liga outing, Girona drew with Levante (1-1). Due to their lack of efficiency in build-up play, the "red and whites" faced significant challenges when playing on equal terms. It was only after an early second-half red card for the "Frogs" that Girona managed to seize the initiative and equalize late in the match. Recently, Michel has favored a 4-2-3-1 tactical setup, leveraging the strengths of his wide players. The team's top scorer in this La Liga campaign remains Vladislav Vanat, with 9 goals in 24 appearances.
Match Results: Girona
Athletic Bilbao Team Overview
🔴 This season has been particularly challenging for Ernesto Valverde, as the Spanish tactician has yet to show an ability to adapt his team's play to the harsh realities they face. Currently, the Basques find themselves in 10th place in the league standings, trailing the European competition spots by five points. Let's take a look at their average performance metrics: scoring 1.11 goals per game while conceding 1.37. Athletic have struggled with efficiency in away fixtures, securing just 12 points from 13 matches.
⚪ Last weekend, Ernesto Valverde made another attempt to upset his former team, Barcelona (0-1). While they managed to tighten up defensively, creativity in attack remains lacking. Examining the expected goals ratio, it's 0.85 against 0.4 in favor of the Basque side. The Spanish coach is an advocate of counter-pressing football, where effective play without the ball is central to his tactical approach. Athletic's top scorer in the current La Liga campaign is Gorka Guruzeta, with six goals in 24 league appearances.
Match Results: Athletic Bilbao
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Girona
🎤 Girona's head coach shared his thoughts on the draw his team secured in the last round of the national championship: "Both teams had their chances, but at 1-0, it became very difficult for us. After the opponent's sending-off, we felt closer to scoring. Overall, it was an even game, and before the sending-off, Levante were more deserving of the win. After that, we stepped up. In matches against Sevilla and Alavés, we dropped points in added time, but today we managed to gain one. The final third is our problem. Opponents know how to trouble us, and we're still lacking in many areas. In 2026, we've improved many aspects of our play, but we still lack goals and aggression in the box to win those four games we must win."
❌ Among Girona's unavailable players are Ricard Artero (ankle injury), Bryan Gil (knee injury), Juan Carlos (knee injury), Portu (knee injury), Marc-André ter Stegen (hamstring injury), Donny van de Beek (Achilles injury), Vitor Reis (suspension).
Athletic Bilbao
🎤 Athletic's head coach Ernesto Valverde shared his thoughts on his team's 1-0 defeat to Barcelona in the last round of La Liga: “We gave it our all. We're disappointed with the result, but it was a good match. We definitely deserved more. It was crucial to respond after being knocked out of the Copa del Rey recently, to show a competitive performance. We played well and were always in the game. I liked the determination we showed coming into the match. We have to keep going. We're improving our defensive solidity. We feel that the opponent didn't cause us too many problems. They didn't create much, but we need to build on this by being more efficient in front of the opposition's goal.”
❌ Among the unavailable players for Athletic are Nico Williams (groin injury), Alejandro Rego (suspension), Benat Prados (knee injury), Unai Eguiluz (knee injury), and Yeray Alvarez (suspension).
⚽ Goal Prediction
It's worth noting that neither club is known for their high-scoring prowess in this season's La Liga: the "Red and Whites" average 1 goal, while the "Basques" average 1.1. Both teams are in dire need of points to solidify their standings on the league table, which is why our editorial team doesn't foresee a goal fest or numerous risky plays from either side. Our pick is under 2.5 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In 8 of Athletic's last 9 matches, there have been no more than 10 corner kicks. A similar pattern is evident in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings between these teams. Let's note the average number of corners per game for each side this season: the "Red and Whites" have 4.2, while the "Basques" have 5.3. Our selection is under 10.5 corners.
Editorial Prediction
The Basque side is struggling to secure results on the road this season. Notably, Athletic have only managed to defeat Girona away once in their entire head-to-head history, during the 2018/19 La Liga campaign (2-1). Considering these factors, we anticipate a final score of 1-0. The key bet is on Girona not losing.
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Betting Tips: Girona - Athletic Bilbao
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