Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction and Betting Tips
Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction and Betting Tips for the LaLiga, scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 13:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Fubo Sports Network and ESPN from the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi in Girona. Local fans expect a high-intensity battle today.
Girona has picked up six points from their last five games, averaging 1.2 points per match. Both teams have scored in all five of those fixtures, highlighting a spectacular but leaky style. In this article, you will discover LaLiga Predictions from our expert xpertstats.com tipsters.
Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Key Facts and Stats
Girona enters this fixture having found the net in each of their last four home matches.
Both teams have scored in 17 of the 27 matches involving Girona this current season.
Athletic Bilbao remains unbeaten in their previous two road trips heading into this Saturday afternoon match.
The visiting side has successfully scored in five consecutive away games before this important league meeting.
Girona has only managed to secure one victory throughout their most recent five competitive league outings.
Athletic Club has picked up an impressive average of two points per game lately in LaLiga.
High average of 13.15 fouls won per match shows great ball retention.
Attractive football with a high 54% rate of matches ending with BTTS.
Decent home corner production with an average of 5.08 won per game.
- Girona's Weaknesses
Poor home form currently ranking them 16th in the league standings.
Weak defense that concedes a high average of 1.62 goals per match.
Defensive unit is among the bottom three for goals conceded at home.
League Position
10
+ Athletic Bilbao's Strengths
Best away defense in the league conceding only 1 goal per match.
Aggressive attacking output with an average of 13.15 shots per game.
Strong corner production on the road averaging 5.08 corners won.
- Athletic Bilbao's Weaknesses
Struggling for points away with a rank of 12th in the standings.
High average of 13.31 fouls committed shows a lack of discipline.
Match Preview
Girona enters this clash with some massive selection headaches. The squad is missing key figures such as Bryan Gil and Donny van de Beek, while even Marc-André Ter Stegen is ruled out. This leaves manager Michel with a limited rotation for this Saturday meeting.
The hosts will rely heavily on Vladyslav Vanat, who has been their most consistent threat this season with 9 goals. He currently averages 0.45 goals per 90 minutes. Still, the defensive gaps are obvious, especially with Vitor Reis suspended for this upcoming LaLiga encounter.
Girona has seen BTTS land in 63% of their fixtures so far, including each of their last five matches. This suggests they can find the net but rarely keep a clean sheet. Facing a disciplined Bilbao defense will be a very difficult challenge today.
Athletic Bilbao arrives in Catalonia with a much stronger recent form, collecting ten points from their last five games. Ernesto Valverde has his side playing efficient football on the road. They have managed to score in five consecutive away matches before traveling to Girona.
Gorka Guruzeta will lead the line for the visitors, bringing 6 goals and a high work rate to the pitch. He is averaging 0.34 goals per 90 minutes. His ability to exploit Girona's high defensive line could be the decisive factor in this game.
That said, Bilbao has their own absentees, with Nico Williams and Beñat Prados unavailable for selection. Even with these misses, their superior league position and defensive stability make them favorites to avoid defeat. This match is crucial for their LaLiga Predictions momentum.
Athletic Club faces a challenging path to European qualification, needing a significant turnaround in form. During the first half of the season, the Lions secured only eight points from a possible thirty-three against their remaining eleven opponents. With seven defeats in those fixtures, Ernesto Valverde’s side must improve their consistency to bridge the gap toward the sixty-point mark typically required for a top-six La Liga finish.
F. Beltrán V. Tsygankov, T. Lemar, A. Witsel, J. Roca
FW
V. Vanat
OUT
C. Stuani(QUES),
J. Carlos(OUT),
V. Reis(OUT),
Á. Moreno(QUES),
B. Gil(OUT),
D. van de Beek(OUT),
Portu(OUT),
M. Ter Stegen(OUT)
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1)
Ernesto Valverde
GK
U. Simón
DF
A. Gorosabel, D. Vivian, A. Laporte, Y. Berchiche
MF
I. R. d. Galarreta, M. Jauregizar I. Williams, O. Sancet, Á. Berenguer
FW
G. Guruzeta
OUT
U. Eguíluz(OUT),
M. Sannadi(OUT),
A. Paredes(QUES),
A. Rego(OUT),
U. Gómez(QUES),
Y. Álvarez(OUT),
B. Prados(OUT),
N. Williams(OUT)
Prediction
X2 @1.47
Athletic Bilbao brings a very sturdy defensive record to the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi this Saturday. They have only conceded 1 goal per match on their travels this season, which is currently the best in the league. With Girona missing several key players like Ter Stegen and Bryan Gil, the visitors should feel confident about avoiding defeat and potentially walking away with all 3 points.
Girona has struggled for consistency lately, winning only 1 of their last 5 league fixtures. While they score regularly at home, their defense remains a significant concern as they concede 1.62 goals per game on average. Athletic Bilbao is unbeaten in their last 2 away matches and possesses the offensive quality through Gorka Guruzeta to exploit the defensive gaps left by the home side.
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FAQ – Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
Who will win between Girona and Athletic Bilbao?
Athletic Bilbao are favorites due to their league-best away defense, but Girona's home scoring record makes a draw very possible.
Where can I watch Girona vs Athletic Bilbao live?
The Girona vs Athletic Bilbao LaLiga match will be broadcast live on Fubo Sports Network and ESPN.
What time does Girona vs Athletic Bilbao start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 13:00 (GMT) on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Which players are missing for Girona today?
Girona is without Bryan Gil, Donny van de Beek, and Marc-André Ter Stegen, while Vitor Reis is suspended.
Is Nico Williams playing for Athletic Bilbao?
No, Nico Williams is listed as one of the confirmed absentees for the visitors in this match.
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