Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Preview
- Date – Monday, February 26
- Kick-off Time – 08:00 pm IST
- Venue – Montilivi Stadium
Girona have had an excellent 2023-24 season so far as they challenge for the La Liga title. However, having spent a lot of time at the top of the table, their recent form has seen them dip into second place behind Real Madrid.
Girona have lost their last two league games and drawn the one before that and find themselves six points behind Los Blancos. If they don’t find their form back soon, Michel’s side could also be pushed to a top-four battle with fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao seven points behind them.
Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, are lying in the second half of the table in 14th. They are winless in their last seven games across competitions, having lost five of them. They are eight points above the relegation zone and are safe for now but will need to start racking up points soon.
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Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Team News
Girona are without Daley Blind, David Lopez, Joel Roca and Toni Villa due to their respective injuries.
Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano will miss Diego Mendez, and Pep Chavarria due to their injuries while Isi Palazon is suspended for the Girona clash.
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineups
Girona:
Goalkeeper: Paulo Gazzaniga
Defenders: Miguel Gutierrez, Juanpe, Eric Garcia, Arnau Martinez
Midfielders: Aleix Garcia, Yangel Herrera, Ivan Martin
Attackers: Savio, Artem Dobvyk, Viktor Tsigankov
Rayo Vallecano:
Goalkeeper: Stole Dimitrievski
Defenders: Ivan Balliu, Aridane Hernandez, Florian Lejeune, Alfonso Espino
Midfielders: Jorge de Frutos, Unai Lopez, Oscar Valentin, Alvaro Garcia
Attackers: Oscar Trejo, Raul de Tomas
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off 17 times in the past, with Rayo Vallecano having a slight edge, having won eight times. Girona have won six of their clashes while three have ended in a draw.
Last five results:
- Girona 3-1 Rayo Vallecano – Copa del Rey – January 18, 2024
- Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Girona – La Liga – November 11, 2023
- Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Girona – La Liga – March 18, 2023
- Girona 2-2 Rayo Vallecano – La Liga – December 29, 2022
- Girona 1-2 Rayo Vallecano – Copa del Rey – January 15, 2022
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Girona have dropped off in recent times and will be wary of avoiding further slip-ups. Failing to do so could take them to the title race to the top four race quickly.
They lost 3-2 in their last game against Athletic Bilbao but arguably showed a decent performance.
Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano held leaders Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw in their last game and could’ve even won the game later on. However, they might find it hard to maintain the same away from home.
Predicted Score: Girona 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
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Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Odds (subject to change)
- Girona win – 1.68
- Rayo Vallecano win – 5.30
- Draw – 4.20
- Odds source – Oddspedia.com
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Tips
- Girona win – 1.68
Where to Watch Girona vs Rayo Vallecano
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