Girona 4-2 Barcelona – Result & Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson model rates Girona at 43%, yet in-form Barcelona provide a compelling counter-argument — this Girona vs Barcelona fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis
Barcelona make the trip to Estadi Municipal de Montilivi to face Girona in La Liga, Regular Season - 34. The match kicks off on Saturday 4 May 2024 at 17:30 UTC.
Form
Girona (all games): 5W 0D 5L across 10 La Liga fixtures this term — 1.50 PPG. Last five: L W L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.50 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
Girona's home record at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi: 8W 2D 0L from 10 La Liga appearances (2.60 PPG). They are averaging 2.70 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.60 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.50 — Girona are significantly better at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi than their overall form suggests.
Barcelona's overall La Liga record this term: 7W 2D 1L from 10 games (2.30 PPG). Last five: W W W L W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.10 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not.
On the road, Barcelona have gone 6W 3D 1L from 10 away fixtures this term (2.10 PPG). They are averaging 1.90 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Barcelona arrive in superior form — a 0.80 PPG advantage (2.30 vs 1.50) that offsets much of the home-ground benefit. The away side are the form pick, with draw protection the sensible way to manage the home-field uncertainty.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Girona have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, Barcelona in 70%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Girona lead 1W to 1W over the last 3 encounters, with 1 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 10 Dec 2023, ended 4–2 with Girona winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Girona — key trading statistics (71 games, 35 at home): they score before half-time in 63% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; BTTS occurs in 63% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 66% of games (home games).
Barcelona — key trading statistics (71 games, 35 at away): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 56% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Girona 63% versus Barcelona 42%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Girona 59% | Barcelona 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Girona 1.82 xG and Barcelona 1.57 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Girona attack 1.556 / defence 1.001 | Barcelona attack 1.451 / defence 0.821. League average goals — home 1.425 / away 1.081. Girona carry an above-average attack strength of 1.556 — their λ of 1.82 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Barcelona have an above-average attack strength of 1.451 — the away xG of 1.57 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 71 Girona games / 71 Barcelona games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Girona 43% | Draw 24% | Barcelona 33%. Fair-value odds: Girona 2.33 | Draw 4.17 | Barcelona 3.03. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 24% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS probability 67% | Total xG 3.39. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.39 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 67% reflects that both xG figures (1.82 / 1.57) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Girona as the most likely outcome at 43% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Barcelona (2.30 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 24% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Girona if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.39 combined xG gives a 66% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 67%. Form rates corroborate: Girona 60% | Barcelona 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Girona vs Barcelona | Competition: La Liga, Regular Season - 34 | Venue: Estadi Municipal de Montilivi • Kick-off: Saturday 4 May 2024, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Girona 43% | Draw 24% | Barcelona 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% | BTTS 67% | xG Girona 1.82 / Barcelona 1.57 • Poisson strength factors: Girona attack 1.556 / def 1.001 | Barcelona attack 1.451 / def 0.821 | league avg home 1.425 / away 1.081 • Poisson stance: Girona (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.82
Girona xG
Expected Goals
1.57
Barcelona xG
67%
BTTS
86%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Girona vs Barcelona kick off?
Girona vs Barcelona kicked off at 17:30 on Saturday 4 May 2024 at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.
What was the final score in Girona vs Barcelona?
Girona 4 - 2 Barcelona.
Where is Girona vs Barcelona being played?
The match is being played at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.
What competition is Girona vs Barcelona part of?
Girona vs Barcelona is a Regular Season - 34 fixture in the La Liga (Spain).
Who is favourite to win Girona vs Barcelona?
Our statistical model gives Girona a 43% chance of winning, Barcelona a 33% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Girona the favourite.
Will both teams score in Girona vs Barcelona?
Our model estimates a 67% probability that both Girona and Barcelona will score (BTTS).
Will Girona vs Barcelona have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%.
What is the head-to-head record between Girona and Barcelona?
Record (3 meetings): Girona 1W | Draws 1 | Barcelona 1W.
What form are Girona and Barcelona in?
Girona (all comps): 5W-0D-5L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.50 | L5 L-W-L-W-W. Barcelona (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-W-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Girona's attack at 1.56x the league average against Barcelona's defence at 0.82x — combine the two and it projects 1.82 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Barcelona's attack (1.45x) against Girona's defence (1.00x) — and the away total comes out at 1.57.
These ratings are built from 71/71 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 10.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.8%), 1-2 (7.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Girona Win
43%
2.30
24%
4.24
33%
3.03
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.6%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.8%
Home win
1 – 2
7.6%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.82
Girona xG
Total xG
3.39
1.57
Barcelona xG
2.30
43%
Home win
4.24
24%
Draw
3.03
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
25%
Over 4.5
4.00
75%
Under 4.5
1.33
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
67%
BTTS Yes
1.49
33%
BTTS No
3.02
Clean Sheet
21%
4.81
16%
6.18
Win to Nil
9%
11.07
5%
18.72
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.4 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 6.1 | 9.6 | 7.6 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 5.6 | 8.8 | 6.9 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Girona vs Barcelona?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.9%.
How many goals are Girona and Barcelona expected to score?
The model projects 1.82 expected goals for Girona and 1.57 for Barcelona, a combined total of 3.39.
How confident is the prediction model for Girona vs Barcelona?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Girona's recent record stands at 35W 15D 21L from 71 games, a 1.69 PPG return, with L-W-L-W-W in the last five.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have gone 50W 11D 10L across 71 games — 2.27 PPG, with W-W-W-L-W in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours Barcelona by 0.58 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Girona heading into this one.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Girona have managed 23W 5D 7L from 35 games — 2.11 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.69 PPG overall — Girona are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Barcelona's away record stands at 22W 7D 6L across 35 trips, a 2.09 PPG haul.
Attack vs Defence
Girona are averaging 1.79 goals scored and 1.34 conceded per game recently; Barcelona are on 1.94 scored and 0.83 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Girona have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games.
Defensively: Barcelona in 56% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 71 Results — La Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Girona
Current Season
Barcelona
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Girona and Barcelona in coming into this match?
Girona have gone 35W 15D 21L in their last 71 games (1.69 PPG), while Barcelona have gone 50W 11D 10L in their last 71 (2.27 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Girona at home or Barcelona away?
Girona's home record (2.11 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Girona at home: 2.11 PPG; Barcelona away: 2.09 PPG.
Have Girona or Barcelona been keeping clean sheets recently?
Girona have kept a clean sheet in 21% of their recent games, Barcelona in 56%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to January 2023 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in La Liga. They last met on 16 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Barcelona won 1-4 on 15 Sep 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Girona have gone 2W 0D 2L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Barcelona — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
3
Girona
1
Draws
4
Barcelona
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Girona and Barcelona?
From 8 meetings on record, Girona have won 3, Barcelona have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Girona and Barcelona last play each other?
They last met on 16 February 2026, when Girona 2-1 Barcelona.
Who has won more matches between Girona and Barcelona?
Barcelona have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Girona are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 63% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time.
Barcelona are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Girona 63%, Barcelona 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 66% for Girona and 60% for Barcelona. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 31% and 34% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Barcelona in 43%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Girona home games / Barcelona away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Girona play Barcelona?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 63% of Girona's games and 54% of Barcelona's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Girona vs Barcelona usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 66% of Girona's matches and 60% of Barcelona's.
Do Girona and Barcelona tend to score early?
Girona have had a goal before half-time in 63% of their recent matches, Barcelona in 74% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Girona cruise to a comfortable 4-2 victory over Barcelona.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Girona beat Barcelona 4-2 at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, Regular Season - 34, in the La Liga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Girona 1.82 xG and Barcelona 1.57 xG, a combined 3.39. The scoreboard read 4-2 for 6 actual goals. Girona beat their projection by 2.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Girona attack 1.56 / defence 1.00 against Barcelona attack 1.45 / defence 0.82, drawn from 71/71 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Girona 43% | Draw 24% | Barcelona 33%, with Girona to win its most likely call at 43%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 66%. The game delivered 6, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 86% and landed. Over 3.5 was 44% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 67% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 58% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Girona 59%, Barcelona 56%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Girona's trading profile (71 games, 35 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 63% of their matches — today it did.
Barcelona's trading profile (71 games, 35 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 42% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 56% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Barcelona arrived the stronger side — 2.27 PPG against 1.69. Form was overturned, with Girona winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Girona (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 2.20 average — above their attacking norm. Barcelona (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 0.97 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.