Key Facts
- Girona is in a relegation battle: 39 points, 18th place; a win against Real Sociedad is desperately needed.
- Girona’s weak first halves are striking – in their last five league games, the team has never led at halftime; Real Sociedad also has 48 more hours of rest.
- Key absences for Girona (Vanat, Portu) weaken pace and depth in attack; Stuani is injured and his availability is questionable.
- Real Sociedad is in a slump (four league games without a win), but has stability thanks to their Copa del Rey triumph and Oyarzabal as a central attacker.
- In four of the last five head-to-head matches, Real Sociedad led at halftime, which supports Girona’s slow start and the “Draw at Halftime” bet.
- Numerous absences on both teams (Óskarsson suspended, Guedes unfit, Vanat and Portu out) increase the likelihood of a low-scoring game and support the “Both Teams to Score: No” option (odds ~2.50).
Cristhian Stuani’s late equalizer in Vallecas changed the mood but did not ease the pressure. Girona hosts Real Sociedad at the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi in La Liga, with Míchel’s team winless in five league games and sitting in 18th place with 39 points, level with Espanyol and just two points ahead of Alavés. Real Sociedad arrives with 48 more hours of rest and a more comfortable position in the standings, even though Pellegrino Matarazzo needs a more stable finish to the league season. The Basques sit in eighth place with 44 points, one behind Getafe and level with Athletic Club. Girona won 2-1 at Anoeta in December 2025, a result that adds extra intrigue to this match. That points to a draw – 1st half or Real Sociedad to win and Real Sociedad +0.5 handicap. With Portu, Vladyslav Vanat, Gonçalo Guedes, and the suspended Orri Óskarsson out, and Cristhian Stuani struggling with a knee issue, “Both Teams to Score: No” at 2.5 is an interesting option.
- Venue: Estadio Municipal de Montilivi, Girona
- Date and time: May 14, 2026, 8:00 PM
- Competition: La Liga (Matchday 36)
Girona’s draw at Rayo Vallecano felt more like damage control than a genuine comeback.
Alemao punished them late in the game, but Cristhian Stuani, despite playing through knee pain, popped up at the end to secure the 1-1 draw. Míchel appreciated the point because Rayo had dominated for long stretches of the match, but that didn’t hide how hard Girona struggled to take control of the game. Their recent league run has been anything but comfortable: a respectable 1-1 draw at Real Madrid was followed by losses to Mallorca, Valencia, and Real Betis. Girona has conceded at least one goal in each of their last five league games, and their weak first halves remain a recurring problem.
Girona Form & Record Check
Real Sociedad’s 2-2 draw against Real Betis reflected the contradictions currently defining Matarazzo’s team. They started the game poorly, falling behind by two goals, before staging a comeback through Orri Óskarsson and a late penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal. The response was strong, but the defensive vulnerability was a familiar sight, and they’ve now gone four league games in a row without a win. The Copa del Rey triumph still gives the season some substance, but their league form in recent weeks has been anything but convincing: losses to Getafe and Sevilla, as well as a 3-3 draw at Rayo Vallecano. Gonçalo Guedes remains sidelined, Álvaro Odriozola is out long-term, and Orri Óskarsson is suspended. The potential return of Igor Zubeldia and Jon Karrikaburu would at least improve squad depth and balance.
Real Sociedad is expected to line up in a 4-3-3, with Álex Remiro – 1 in goal behind Jon Aramburu – 2, Jon Martín – 31, Duje Caleta-Car – 16, and Sergio Gómez – 17. In midfield, Jon Gorrotxategi – 4 is expected to anchor the line, flanked by Carlos Soler – 18 and Luka Sucic – 24, giving Pellegrino Matarazzo a balanced midfield. With Álvaro Odriozola sidelined by a torn ACL and Gonçalo Guedes not yet training with the group, Jon Aramburu – 2 and Ander Barrenetxea – 7 are likely to be the most probable choices in this lineup. Orri Óskarsson is suspended, which is why Mikel Oyarzabal – 10 should start as the central striker, flanked by Takefusa Kubo – 14.
Real Sociedad Form & Head-to-Head Check
In the last five meetings, Real Sociedad has had a slight edge: two wins to Girona’s one, with the teams drawing twice. Girona’s win in December 2025 at Anoeta was notable because it reversed the trend, after Real Sociedad had previously won 3-2 in May 2025 and secured a 1-0 away victory at Montilivi in 2024. The matches often started cautiously. In 80% of these five games, fewer than 1.5 goals were scored in the first half. Real Sociedad led at halftime in four of the five encounters, which fits well with Girona’s well-known slow start. In the end, however, the margins usually remained tight: four of the five matches ended with fewer than 3.5 goals.
Real Sociedad is expected to line up in a 4-3-3: Álex Remiro – 1 in goal behind Jon Aramburu – 2, Jon Martín – 31, Duje Caleta-Car – 16, and Sergio Gómez – 17. In midfield, Jon Gorrotxategi – 4 is expected to anchor the line, flanked by Carlos Soler – 18 and Luka Sucic – 24, giving Pellegrino Matarazzo a balanced midfield. Up front, Takefusa Kubo – 14, Mikel Oyarzabal – 10, and Ander Barrenetxea – 7 should start.
With Álvaro Odriozola sidelined with a torn ACL and Gonçalo Guedes not yet training with the group, Jon Aramburu – 2 and Ander Barrenetxea – 7 are likely to be the most probable options in this lineup. Orri Óskarsson is suspended, which is why Mikel Oyarzabal – 10 should be the starting center forward.
Girona – Real Sociedad Head-to-Head & Stats
Girona is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Paulo Gazzaniga – 13 in goal and a back four consisting of Arnau Martínez – 4, Alejandro Francés – 16, Vitor Reis – 12, and Álex Moreno – 24. Axel Witsel – 20 and Fran Beltrán – 8 are expected to form the defensive midfield duo.
