Girona 2-1 Valencia – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Valencia at 44%, yet other data sources diverge — this Girona vs Valencia fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a La Liga clash, Regular Season - 8 as Girona welcome Valencia to Estadio Municipal de Montilivi. Kick-off is set for Saturday 4 October 2025 at 15:15 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Girona stand at 1W 3D 6L from 10 La Liga matches — 0.60 PPG. Last five: L D L D D. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 2.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.30 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Girona have played only a handful of La Liga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Girona's home record at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi: 1W 2D 7L from 10 La Liga appearances (0.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.40 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Valencia — All Games: 2W 3D 5L from 10 La Liga fixtures this season — 0.90 PPG. Last five: W L W D L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Valencia have played only a handful of La Liga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in La Liga this season, Valencia have posted 2W 5D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.10 PPG. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Girona 0.60 PPG, Valencia 0.90 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 3 wins apiece for Girona, 2 for Valencia and 1 shared spoils from 6 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 6 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 15 Mar 2025, ended 1–1 with a draw.
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.
In-Play Profile
Girona in-play tendencies (45 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (home games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
Valencia in-play tendencies (45 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Girona 51% versus Valencia 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Girona 53% | Valencia 47%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Girona 1.13 xG and Valencia 1.48 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 0.607 / defence 1.380 | Valencia attack 0.932 / defence 1.312. League average goals — home 1.415 / away 1.150. Girona's attack strength of 0.607 is below the league average — the 1.13 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Valencia bring a strong defensive rating of 1.312 — this is suppressing Girona's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 45 Girona games / 45 Valencia games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Girona 28% | Draw 27% | Valencia 44%. Fair-value odds: Girona 3.57 | Draw 3.70 | Valencia 2.27. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 27% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 48% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.60. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 48%/52% — the total xG of 2.60 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Valencia as the most likely outcome at 44% — marginal model lean. With a 27% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Valencia offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.60 combined xG gives a 48% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Girona 30% | Valencia 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Girona vs Valencia | Competition: La Liga, Regular Season - 8 | Venue: Estadio Municipal de Montilivi • Kick-off: Saturday 4 Oct 2025, 15:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Girona 28% | Draw 27% | Valencia 44% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 48% | BTTS 53% | xG Girona 1.13 / Valencia 1.48 • Poisson strength factors: Girona attack 0.607 / def 1.380 | Valencia attack 0.932 / def 1.312 | league avg home 1.415 / away 1.150 • Poisson stance: Valencia (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.13
Girona xG
Expected Goals
1.48
Valencia xG
53%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
48%
Over 2.5
26%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Girona vs Valencia kick off?
Girona vs Valencia kicked off at 15:15 on Saturday 4 October 2025 at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi.
What was the final score in Girona vs Valencia?
Girona 2 - 1 Valencia.
Where is Girona vs Valencia being played?
The match is being played at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi.
What competition is Girona vs Valencia part of?
Girona vs Valencia is a Regular Season - 8 fixture in the La Liga (Spain).
Who is favourite to win Girona vs Valencia?
Our statistical model gives Girona a 28% chance of winning, Valencia a 44% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Valencia the favourite.
Will both teams score in Girona vs Valencia?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Girona and Valencia will score (BTTS).
Will Girona vs Valencia have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 48%.
What is the head-to-head record between Girona and Valencia?
Record (6 meetings): Girona 3W | Draws 1 | Valencia 2W.
What form are Girona and Valencia in?
Girona (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 2.30 | L5 L-D-L-D-D. Valencia (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-L-W-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Girona's attacking strength (0.61x league average) is weighed against Valencia's defensive record (1.31x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.13. The same calculation in reverse, Valencia's attack versus Girona's defence, projects 1.48 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 45/45 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.9%. Close behind: 0-1 (9.3%), 1-2 (9.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Valencia Win
28%
3.56
27%
3.64
44%
2.25
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.9%
Away win
1 – 2
9.1%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.13
Girona xG
Total xG
2.60
1.48
Valencia xG
3.56
28%
Home win
3.64
27%
Draw
2.25
44%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
48%
Over 2.5
2.08
52%
Under 2.5
1.92
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.89
47%
BTTS No
2.13
Clean Sheet
23%
4.38
32%
3.08
Win to Nil
6%
15.62
14%
6.93
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.4 | 10.9 | 8.1 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 8.3 | 12.3 | 9.1 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 4.7 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 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 Valencia?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are Girona and Valencia expected to score?
The model projects 1.13 expected goals for Girona and 1.48 for Valencia, a combined total of 2.60.
How confident is the prediction model for Girona vs Valencia?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Girona's recent record stands at 11W 11D 23L from 45 games, a 0.98 PPG return, with L-D-L-D-D in the last five. It's still early in the season for Girona, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Valencia, meanwhile, have gone 13W 15D 17L across 45 games — 1.20 PPG, with W-L-W-D-L in their last five. It's still early in the season for Valencia, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Girona on 0.98 PPG, Valencia on 1.20. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Girona have managed 6W 4D 12L from 22 games — 1.00 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Valencia's away record stands at 2W 10D 10L across 22 trips, a 0.73 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.20 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Valencia's season.
The Goals Picture
Girona are averaging 1.04 goals scored and 1.69 conceded per game recently; Valencia are on 1.18 scored and 1.47 conceded.
Last 45 Results — La Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Girona
Early Season
Valencia
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Girona and Valencia in coming into this match?
Girona have gone 11W 11D 23L in their last 45 games (0.98 PPG), while Valencia have gone 13W 15D 17L in their last 45 (1.20 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Girona at home or Valencia away?
Girona's home record (1.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Girona at home: 1.00 PPG; Valencia away: 0.73 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Girona and Valencia runs to 8 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in La Liga. They last met on 25 April 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Girona's record when hosting Valencia specifically: 3W 1D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
4
Girona
1
Draws
3
Valencia
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Girona and Valencia?
From 8 meetings on record, Girona have won 4, Valencia have won 3, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Girona and Valencia last play each other?
They last met on 25 April 2026, when Valencia 2-1 Girona.
Who has won more matches between Girona and Valencia?
Girona have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Girona are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches.
Valencia are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 23% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Girona 50%, Valencia 64% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 64% (Girona) and 46% (Valencia).
On the defensive side: Girona have failed to score in 41% of games; Valencia in 36%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Girona home games / Valencia away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Girona play Valencia?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of Girona's games and 64% of Valencia's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Girona vs Valencia usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 64% of Girona's recent games and 46% of Valencia's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Girona and Valencia tend to score early?
Girona have had a goal before half-time in 73% of their recent matches, Valencia in 82% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Girona defy the odds to beat Valencia 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Girona beat Valencia 2-1 at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi, Regular Season - 8, in the La Liga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Girona 1.13 xG and Valencia 1.48 xG, a combined 2.60. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Girona beat their projection by 0.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Girona attack 0.61 / defence 1.38 against Valencia attack 0.93 / defence 1.31, drawn from 45/45 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Girona 28% | Draw 27% | Valencia 44%, with Valencia to win its most likely call at 44%. The actual Girona win had been the model's second-ranked read at 28%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 48%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 74% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Girona 53%, Valencia 47%), 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 (45 games, 22 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did.
Valencia's trading profile (45 games, 22 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Girona 0.98 PPG, Valencia 1.20 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Girona win broke the near-deadlock. Girona (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.09 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 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.