TIPS - Villarreal VS Girona

[(Villarreal) Strength]:
1. Villarreal started the new season with an away victory in the opening round, currently sitting near the top of the league table with 3 points. After finishing 5th in La Liga last season and securing a spot in European football, the Yellow Submarine aim to maintain their strong form this campaign. Playing at home in the Estadio de la Ceramica against Girona, the team are highly motivated and determined to secure all 3 points to continue their winning momentum.
2. In the first round of the new season, Villarreal started with a 2-0 home win over Real Oviedo, with 11 shots, showing commendable scoring efficiency.
3. Villarreal received 9 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses in 19 home games last season, revealing strong home performances.
4. Villarreal scored 43 goals in 19 home games last season, averaging over 2 goals per game. They scored 2 goals in the first game this season.
5. In the last 10 encounters between the two teams, Villarreal have the upper hand with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.
6. Villarreal won 3 of the last 4 games and all the last 4 competitive games at home in AH.

[(Villarreal) Weakness]:
1. Villarreal have multiple injured players, including forwards Ayoze Perez and Gerard Moreno, as well as winger Denis Suarez, who are unavailable.
2. Villarreal conceded 51 goals in 38 league games last season due to their open play.

[(Girona) Strength]:
1. Girona lost 3-1 to Rayo Vallecano at home in the first round of the new season, starting with a defeat. Facing strong Villarreal on the road, they are strongly motivated to take at least a point in this match.
2. Girona scored 6 goals in the previous 4 games, averaging over 1 goal per game, which showed stable attack.
3. Girona remained unbeaten in the last 2 away games against Villarreal, losing only one of the last 5 encounters, giving them a better mentality.
4. Girona won only 4 of the previous 10 games and only 2 of the last 10 competitive games on the road in AH.

[(Girona) Weakness]:
1. Girona's top goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga received a red card in the last round and will be suspended in this match. Besides, offensive midfielders Donny van de Beek and Abel Ruiz will be sidelined due to injuries.
2. Girona suffered a 3-1 home loss to Rayo Vallecano in the first round of the new season, showing declining recent form. Coupled with their warm-up match, the team are on a 2-game losing streak.
3. Girona had an extremely low win rate on the road last season, indicating poor defense.
4. Girona conceded 60 goals in 38 league games last season, making their defense one of the worst. This season, the team conceded 3 goals in the first game.

[Tips]:
Villarreal find themselves in a difficult situation after an unfavorable start to the new season.

Their 3-1 defeat at home in the opening match exposed significant weaknesses in both attack and defense.

Having narrowly avoided relegation last season, the team appear to still struggle with major defensive vulnerabilities this term.

Besides, Girona have also been at a clear disadvantage in H2H records, winning only two of the last ten encounters.

Considering Villarreal's home advantage, superior strength, and current form, as well as Girona's poor away performances and defensive issues, Villarreal are highly likely to secure a victory on home soil.

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