Rayo Vallecano vs Girona prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 26, 2025
In the 21st round of the Spanish La Liga, a match between Rayo Vallecano and Girona will take place. The game is scheduled for Sunday, January 26, with a kick-off at 14:00 CET. I suggest a bet on the winner of this game.
Match Preview
The modest Madrid club has shown decent results this season and has been unbeaten for quite some time. The team is currently positioned in the middle of the standings, with no serious ambitions for European competitions.
Rayo Vallecano does not impress with its play and rarely delights fans with high-scoring football. However, the defense has been quite solid, with goals conceded on par with Barcelona.
Girona has not been as bright this year and is no longer aiming for top spots. The team's main objective, under Michel's leadership, is to secure a place in European competitions at the end of the season, which could be considered a success.
In midweek, the Catalans lost 0-1 to Milan in the Champions League. The team sometimes lacks sharpness in the final third, with veteran Cristian Stuani being their top scorer.
Match Facts
- Rayo Vallecano has not lost in La Liga since December.
- Girona has won only one away match in the last six.
- Rayo Vallecano scores an average of 1.6 goals per game at home, while Girona scores an average of 0.8 goals per game away.
Predicted Lineups
- Rayo Vallecano: Batalla, Ratiu, Mumin, Lejeune, Chavarria, de Frutos, Lopez, Valentin, Embarba, Camello, Palazon.
- Girona: Gazzaniga, Blind, Krejci, Lopez, Martinez, Hjulmand, Romeu, Martin, Tsygankov, van de Beek, Ruiz.
Head-to-Head
Girona has never lost to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.
Prediction
The hosts will have an advantage in terms of physicality and freshness, but the quality of Girona's players should help them achieve a positive result. I will bet on the fact that the Catalans will not lose in this match.
