Girona vs Athletic Club Prediction - La Liga Round 28
Athletic Club aims to secure points at Montilivi Stadium when they face a Girona side severely depleted in the 28th round of the Spanish national championship.
The match between Girona and Athletic Club will take place at 8:00 PM on March 14, 2026, at the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi. This is a clash between two teams currently in the lower half of the table, where every point is crucial in determining their position in the final stages of the season.
Current league position and form
Currently, Athletic Club sits 10th in the league table with 35 points after 27 matches. The visitors are showing signs of improvement with an impressive run of form in their last 5 games, including 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. In contrast, Girona is ranked 15th with 31 points, only a narrow distance from the relegation zone. The home team is going through a difficult period, having only won 1 of their last 5 matches.
Girona: Defensive dilemma and home advantage
This season, Girona has played 27 matches with a record of 7 wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses. Notably, their defense is experiencing serious problems, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game (a total of 43 goals conceded). Despite playing at home at Montilivi Stadium, where they have won 4 matches, this inconsistency remains a major obstacle for the home team's coach.
Athletic Club: An opportunity to break through from stability.
On the other side of the pitch, Athletic Club boasts a slightly superior attack with 30 goals in 27 matches. The Basque team's defense is also considered better than their opponent's, having conceded only 37 goals (an average of 1.4 goals per game). However, their away form remains a big question mark, having only secured 3 wins in 13 away matches this season.
A history of dramatic confrontations.
In their last five encounters, the two teams have had a fairly balanced record. Athletic Club won two matches, Girona won one, and there were two draws. The first leg in September 2025 ended in a 1-1 draw. Notably, matches between these two clubs are often high-scoring affairs, exemplified by Athletic Club's 3-2 victory in February 2024.
Severe manpower crisis
Both teams enter this match with lengthy injury lists, which will undoubtedly significantly impact the coaching staff's tactical plans. Specifically:
- Girona:The home team was missing several key players, including goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen (hamstring injury), midfielder Donny van de Beek (Achilles heel injury), and other important players such as Bryan Gil, Portu, and veteran Christian Stuani. Notably, Vitor Reis was also sidelined due to accumulating too many yellow cards.
- Athletic Club:The visiting team will be without star winger Nico Williams due to a groin injury. In addition, players like Yeray Alvarez, Aitor Paredes, and Beñat Prados Diaz are also absent for various reasons, including suspensions and injuries.
Predict the match result.
Based on statistical indicators and recent form, the match is predicted to be close. The odds suggest that the chances of Athletic Club winning and a draw are roughly equal (45%), while Girona's chances of securing all three points are only estimated at 10%.
With both teams missing key attacking players, the match is unlikely to be high-scoring. A draw or a narrow victory for the visiting Athletic Club is the most likely scenario at Montilivi Stadium this time.
Team lineup updated at 19:30 on March 14, 2026
Official lineup
Girr
Diagram: 4-5-1
CoachMichel
Starting lineup:
- 13. Paulo Gazzaniga (G)
- 2. Hugo Rincón (D)
- 16. Alejandro Francés (D)
- 17. Daley Blind (D)
- 4. Arnau Martínez (D)
- 15. Viktor Tsygankov (M)
- 8. Fran Beltrán (M)
- 20. Axel Witsel (M)
- 18. Azzedine Onahi (M)
- 3. Joel Roca (M)
- 19. Vladyslav Vanat (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Rubén Blanco
- 25. Vladyslav Krapyvtsov
- 5. David Lopez
- 24. Álex Moreno
- 23. Iván Martín
- 29. Lass Kourouma
- 14. Claudio Echeverri
- 44. Papa Ba
- 9. Abel Ruíz
Athletic Club
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachErnesto Valverde
Starting lineup:
- 1. Unai Simón (G)
- 2. Andoni Gorosabel (D)
- 3. Daniel Vivian (D)
- 14. Aymeric Laporte (D)
- 17. Yuri Berchiche (D)
- 16. Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (M)
- 18. Mikel Jauregizar (M)
- 23. Robert Navarro (M)
- 8. Oihan Sancet (M)
- 7. Álex Berenguer (M)
- 9. Iñaki Williams (F)
Substitutes:
- 27. Alex Padilla
- 19. Adama Boiro
- 47. Iker Monreal Agundez
- 12. Jesús Areso
- 15. Íñigo Lekue
- 44. Selton Sanchez
- 6. Mikel Vesga
- 49. Eder Garcia
- 22. Nico Serrano
- 25. Urko Izeta
- 11. Gorka Guruzeta
