One of the surprise packages of the new La Liga campaign is Girona, who travels to the Estadio de la Ceramica to face Villarreal on Wednesday night.
Villarreal form guideThe Yellow Submarine have made an underwhelming start to their La Liga campaign, as they have taken seven points from their six outings in the Spanish top flight this season.
However, a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano last time out means that they have now taken four points from their previous two league matches. On the flip side, Villarreal have also won just once in their last four games in La Liga.
Their recent league games have at least offered goals, as there have been over 2.5 goals scored in six of their previous eight matches in La Liga.
Villarreal has a poor recent home record in the Spanish top flight, winning one of their last four home matches in La Liga. However, that one win came in their previous home match in the league, as they recorded a 2-1 win over Almeria.
Girona form guideThe Catalan team have surprised many people with their exceptional start to the new La Liga campaign. The visitors recorded a fifth straight league victory last time out in the Spanish top-flight by beating Real Mallorca 5-3 in an epic encounter. Girona’s good form currently has the visitors in second place in the table, with only Catalan rivals Barcelona above them.
One crucial facet of their successful season so far has been their attacking abilities, as Girona have scored at least two goals in four of their last five league matches.
Girona are unbeaten in their last three away games in La Liga, having recorded two straight away wins at Sevilla and Granada.
What am I backing?Girona are having a sensational season, while Villarreal has underperformed so far in the campaign. I can see this encounter being a highly entertaining and high-scoring clash, so with that in mind, I am backing over 2.5 goals scored.