Girona FC vs Athletic Club Bilbao: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates very even chances for both teams. Girona FC and Athletic Club Bilbao have an identical goal difference in their respective venues (-8), suggesting a similar level of play. Both teams have earned 1.2 and 1.4 points per game respectively in their last five matches, confirming their balanced form. The hosts have a 31% draw rate at home, while the visitors achieve 23% away wins and 23% draws, making a draw the most likely outcome. The average xG for Girona in home matches (1.29) is lower than Athletic's xG on the road (1.48); however, the hosts have the home-field advantage. Considering the form of both teams (Girona: dwdld, Athletic: wwdll) and the high percentage of failed-to-score matches (31% for Girona, 38% for Athletic away), I expect a tight encounter ending in a split of points.
Girona FC vs Athletic Club Bilbao: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Girona FC played Athletic Club Bilbao in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Girona FC: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Athletic Club Bilbao: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Girona FC scores 1.04 and concedes 1.59 goals per match. Athletic Club Bilbao scores 1.11 and concedes 1.37. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Girona FC 63%, Athletic Club Bilbao 52%. Over 2.5: Girona FC 52%, Athletic Club Bilbao 44%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Athletic Club Bilbao has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.28. Girona FC: 10.5 shots per match, Athletic Club Bilbao: 14.1.
Match halves
Girona FC: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.56. Athletic Club Bilbao: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Girona FC: 76-90+ (9 goals). Athletic Club Bilbao: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis indicates very even chances for both teams. Girona FC and Athletic Club Bilbao have an identical goal difference in their respective venues (-8), suggesting a similar level of play. Both teams have earned 1.2 and 1.4 points per game respectively in their last five matches, confirming their balanced form. The hosts have a 31% draw rate at home, while the visitors achieve 23% away wins and 23% draws, making a draw the most likely outcome. The average xG for Girona in home matches (1.29) is lower than Athletic's xG on the road (1.48); however, the hosts have the home-field advantage. Considering the form of both teams (Girona: dwdld, Athletic: wwdll) and the high percentage of failed-to-score matches (31% for Girona, 38% for Athletic away), I expect a tight encounter ending in a split of points.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Girona FC | Athletic Club Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Athletic Club Bilbao is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Girona FC · 2 pts / match - Athletic Club Bilbao
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Athletic Club Bilbao is 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.04 goals / match - Girona FC · 1.11 goals / match - Athletic Club Bilbao
Athletic Club Bilbao is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.59 goals / match - Girona FC · 1.37 goals / match - Athletic Club Bilbao
Girona FC scores in 74% of matches (20 of 27 matches), while Athletic Club Bilbao keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 matches).
Athletic Club Bilbao scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while Girona FC keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Girona FC
Over / Under - Athletic Club Bilbao
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Girona FC is 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / match - Girona FC · 1.11 pts / match - Athletic Club Bilbao
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Girona FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 26%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Athletic Club Bilbao - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Girona FC
Athletic Club Bilbao
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Girona FC | Liga | Athletic Club Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.63 | 2.66 | ▼ 2.48 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 56% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 68% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 84% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Girona FC 0 - 1 - 0 Athletic Club Bilbao. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Girona FC vs Athletic Club Bilbao?
The La Liga match finished Girona FC 3:0 Athletic Club Bilbao. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Girona FC vs Athletic Club Bilbao?
Girona FC score 1.04 goals per game on average and Athletic Club Bilbao 1.11. The La Liga average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Girona FC's matches and 52% of Athletic Club Bilbao's.
What form are Girona FC and Athletic Club Bilbao in?
Over the last 5 games Girona FC have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Athletic Club Bilbao 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Girona FC vs Athletic Club Bilbao?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Girona FC vs Athletic Club Bilbao: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.