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La Liga: Rayo Vallecano vs Girona Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
The upcoming La Liga encounter between Rayo Vellacano and Girona slated for Sunday 26 January 2025 at the Campo de Futboll de Vallecas in Madrid is worth every wait. La Liga League betting fans will scrutinize these two teams before the game to find value for their bets on the best football sportsbooks. For a broader preview of the match, consider our SportsBoom preview for the best tips ahead of the Sunday Kickoff between Rayo Vallecano and Girona.
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Savio scores the 3rd team goal//Getty Images
Girona travels to Campo de Futboll this weekend to face Rayo Vallecano in what is likely to be a thrilling encounter. The two teams will be hoping to put behind their recent bad results that saw Rayo Vallecano drop two points away at Osasuna, drawing 1-1, while Girona will be looking to regain their good form and get back to winning ways after losing 2-1 at home to Sevilla.
Rayo Vallecano currently sits 9th in the league, having collected 25 points so far, while Girona has had a surprise run in form, occupying 8th position with 28 points. The last match between these two teams ended in a 0-0 draw at the home of Girona, and each team will be looking to avoid another frustrating draw in the upcoming match.
Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability: Girona Slight Favorites
Home: 7/10 (1.70) – 59%
Draw: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
Away: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
Odds courtesy of BetWinner and are subject to change
Head-to-Head Record
Last 5 Meetings (La Liga)
25/09/24: Girona FC 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
26/02/24: Girona FC 3-0 Rayo Vallecano
17/01/24: Girona FC 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
11/11/23: Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Girona FC
18/03/23: Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Girona FC
Rayo Vallecano: Current Form – LWDLL
Rayo Vallecano had had a pretty tiny rollercoaster ride lately. They won only one of their last five games, had two draws, and lost two others. The game against Athletic Club, which Rayo Vallecano won 1-1 on 1 December 2024, got the entire machinery of things running smoothly. They stunned the Unionists 3-2 in the Copa del Rey on 4th December 2024. Their victory run was just a small one, and Rayo was again defeated as Valencia defeated it 0-1 on December 7, 2024.
They did well when they tied Real Madrid 3-3 on December 14, 2024, at Rayo Vallecano. Their more recent games have also ended in a tie: 1-1 with Villarreal on December 18, 2024, and most recently, with Real Betis on December 22, 2024. Another tie aside, Rayo Vallecano is no cakewalk for any team, nor should their dignity be belittled anytime soon.
Rayo Vallecano comes into this game prepared for Girona FC for the momentum they built into a much-needed victory. They have proved they can score, so they need to ensure that the defence is locked so they can rise through La Liga levels.
Alvaro Garcia celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal//Getty Images
Key Players to Watch
- Jorge De Frutos: Jorge De Frutos has scored 4 goals in 20 appearances this season. Jorge is a very reliable performer, scoring goals, assists, and helping the defence when his team loses the ball. That is why he ranks high on top-rate online betting sites.
- Isi Palazon: When discussing utility players, Isis Palazon comes up. This skilled, strong, and agile player plays mostly in the centre of the pitch. Despite playing mostly in the midfield, he has scored three goals in 20 appearances this season. He is Rayo Vallecano's second-best player, after Jorge De Frutos, in goal and total contributions.
- Unai Lopez: Unai Lopez is another Rayo Vallecano player who recently found great form. Having played only 17 games this season and deployed mainly in the midfield, the player has proven to be more than a utility player to Rayo Vallecano. His role as a central midfielder has given Rayo Vallecano the stability needed in midfield to go into matches confidently.
Rayo Vallecano Team News
The team has almost everything going their way, with no injuries or absentees to report ahead of their game with Girona. The only news coming from their camp is that James Rodriguez, a veteran footballer who has represented clubs like Real Madrid and Bayern Munchen during his illustrious career, has left the club just four months after joining them on loan from Qatar.
Girona FC: Current Form – DDLDW
Girona hopes to halt this dismal run of performance against Rayo Vallecano after losing three games in succession, including their minor defeat in Paris to PSG in their Champions League debut. Girona has seven points from six games overall in La Liga, which puts them around the centre of the standings right now.
Savio celebrates after scoring their team's second goal//Getty Images
Key Players to Watch
- Artem Dovbyk: Girona made what many people consider a bold move to sign Artem Dovbyk, and it has proven to be a good signing. He has quickly established himself as a focal point in Girona's squad, scoring 14 goals and assisting more than five times. He is the player Rayo Vallecano will have to watch out for and try to contain to get anything meaningful from their encounter with Girona FC.
- Aleix Garcia: Alex Garcia is another player who has bolstered Girona's midfield options and helped them climb the ladder from relegation. Having spent some time in Catalonia from Man City, Garcia has recently proven to be one of Girona's best signings. His presence in the midfield has given Girona so much strength, allowing it to win several games successfully with his input.
- Daley Blind: Daley Blind is not a new name in football. He spent some time at Manchester United, winning the Carling Cup and the Europa League, before leaving for Ajax, where he spent some time before again relocating to Girona FC. There, he established himself as a player and a leader to other younger players can look up to for inspiration.
Girona Team News
Girona FC has some serious injuries heading into their game with Rayo Vallecano. Some of the notable players who are likely to miss the encounter include B. Miviosky (Strained Ankle), Bryan Gill (Muscle Injury), and Miguel Gutierrez (Muscle Injury).
Predicted Lineups
Based on player availability, here are the predicted lineups between Rayo Vallecano and Girona:
Rayo Vallecano: 4-2-3-1
Rayo Vallecano: Ratiu, Camello, Lopez, Mumin, Frutoz, Palazon, Valentin, Lejuene, Embarba, Chavarrfa, Batalla.
Girona: 4-3-3
Girona: Gazzaniga, Gutierez, Blind, Lopez, Martinez, Martin, Romeu, Herrera, Gill, Ruiz, Tsyhankov.
Suggested Bets
If you are looking forward to La Liga betting insights, here are some Girona FC vs. Rayo Vallecano predictions you can place.
Both Teams to Score: Goals from both sides are highly probable in the next game, given the immense offensive power of Girona FC and Rayo Vallecano. Previous head-to-head clashes, where both sides frequently found the back of the net, further helped to confirm this expectation. (1.80 with BetWinner, 1.85 with 1xBet, 1.83 with Betway)
Over 2.5 Goals: With the history, these clubs have in terms of their head-to-head high-scoring matches, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems a decent option. The aggressive tactics that both teams used in their previous matches tend to point toward the possibility of this game being a goal-fest. (2.00 with BetWinner, 2.05 with 1xBet, 2.10 with Betway)
Girona FC Win: Girona FC is more resilient than Rayo Vallecano in some past confrontations. In light of their current record and considering the home-field advantage, betting on Girona to win might be a good bet. (2.50 at BetWinner, 2.55 at 1XBet, 2.60 at Betway)
Value Bets
Viktor Tsygankov - Anytime Goalscorer: He is one reliable striker with consistent form and the ability to score important goals. Given his great performance of late, a bet for him to score anytime in the game is a great possibility. (Odds: Betway, 37/20; 1Win, 47/25).
Over 3.5 Goals: As these teams have a great history of recording lots of goals against one another, over 3.5 goals finding the net here shouldn't be a stretch. Both press high and momentum coming into the game for this matchup do point to it being a pulsating affair for goals. Therefore, the over 3.5 goals here do come at some great value. (Odds: 5/2 with Betway, 5/2 with 1xBet, 5/2 with BetWinner)
First Team to Score – Girona FC: Girona FC has shown a knack for launching great game starts on previous trips. Given their home advantage and prior performance against Rayo Vallecano, betting on them to score first might be a calculated action. (Odds: Betway, 51/50; 1Win, 11/10.)
Prediction: Draw and Both Teams Score
Girona FC and Rayo Vallecano have been in good spirits lately, shaping up for a well-contested clash. Considering the Girona team's home strengths and Rayo Vallecano's potency, both should score. According to their trend and current conditions, a balance of goals among both teams is highly expected, or a draw may be seen. The prediction goes with the trends of goal-risking seen in past arguments.
Nasheta John is an experienced senior sports writer passionate about football and basketball. Although it takes effort to search far down for such tiny data nuggets, for Nasheta, it is well worth every minute.
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