Girona vs Rayo Vallecano: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips Predictions

Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Friday 15th August | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi | La Liga | 18:00 GMT

It is the opening match-week of the season in the Spanish La Liga and amongst the pool of stellar fixtures, Girona will take on Rayo Vallecano on Friday evening.

The two sides finished 11 points apart last term, but with the new season on the horizon, all of the slates are wiped clean and each team has a fresh chance to impress.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals offers good value @ 2.00.

Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineups

Girona Predicted XI: Gazzaniga, Blind, Yaakobishvili, Krejci, Martinez, Herrera, Solis, Asprilla, Roca, Tsigankov, Stuani

Girona have three men ruled out on the sidelines through injury ahead of this game. This includes Abel Ruiz, Richard Artero and Donny Van de Beek.

Rayo Vallecano Predicted XI: Batalla, Espino, Felipe, Lejeune, Ratiu, Ciss, Lopez, Diaz, Isi, Nteka, de Frutos

Vallecano also have an injured player in their squad, with Abdul Mumin currently recovering from an ACL injury.

Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Current Form and Standings

Ultimately, Girona had a poor year in La Liga last season. After finishing 3rd the year prior, the Red and Whites concluded last season just one point above the relegation zone in 16th. Girona won just 11 games all season in the Spanish top flight and looked very likely at one point to face the drop. They finished last season on back-to back losses, including a 4-0 thumping from Atletico Madrid. Since then, Michel’s men have drawn up a mixed bag of results in pre-season, beating teams like Wolves, UE Olof and Deportivo Alaves, but then also losing matches against Napoli and Marseille.

Rayo Vallecano had a fairly impressive season last term, as they managed to earn a UEFA Conference League qualification place by finishing in eighth position. The Red Sashes will commence this qualification process in the next two weeks with two very important legs of football. Last season was the highest Vallecano had finished in La Liga in over 12 years, after their 52 points was nearly enough to scrape a Europa League spot. Inigo Pérez’s outfit have since played three pre-season matches, winning one, drawing one and losing one. The win was in their most recent match against English Premier League opposition Sunderland.

Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Head-to-Head Timeline

Rayo Vallecano had not beaten Girona in seven games until their 2-1 victory back in January. This comes as a surprise considering Vallecano used to be the likely winners back when both sides played in La Liga 2.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• Vallecano 2-1 Girona, 26/01/25 (La Liga)
• Girona 0-0 Vallecano, 25/09/24 (La Liga)
• Girona 3-0 Vallecano, 26/02/24 (La Liga)
• Girona 3-1 Vallecano, 17/01/24 (Copa Del Rey)
• Vallecano 1-2 Girona, 11/11/23 (La Liga)

Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a 2-1 Rayo Vallecano Win. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Best Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.00 (Kwiff).

(Odds are subject to change)

Key Players to Watch: Girona vs Rayo Vallecano

Cristhian Stuani (Girona) - This man ages like a fine wine. Now 38 years of age, Stuani bagged 11 goals and two assists in La Liga last season, becoming the club’s top scorer in the league. The Uruguayan now has 142 goals for Girona in 291 matches since his move from Middlesbrough back in 2017.

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano) - The winger netted six goals and grabbed three assists in La Liga last season, which topped the charts of the club’s top scorers. The former Real Madrid man also managed to score in Vallecano’s most recent pre-season friendly against Sunderland.

Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Match Facts

• Referee: N/A
• Broadcast Details: Premier Sports Player/LaLigaTV
• Stadium Information: Estadi Municipal de Montilivi in Girona, Spain, has been open since 1970 and can hold up to 14,624 people on a match day.