Rayo Vallecano vs. Girona: Spanish Championship Match Prediction
Rayo Vallecano will play another round on January 26 in their home town of Vallecas. Do the giants have a chance against the unyielding Girona? What can we expect from the match in this round of La Liga? Our experts have assessed the teams' chances and prepared the best bets on the game

Match announcement

Rayo Vallecano

Current form
Rayo Vallecano continue to show ambition this season as they seek to qualify for European competition for the first time in more than two decades. The team is unbeaten in their last six La Liga games, but their chances of advancing are being hampered by defensive inconsistency. A 1-1 draw with Osasuna last weekend highlighted this problem as Rayo again let a lead slip.
Despite a stable attack that regularly finds the back of the net, the lack of a clean sheet at home since October is a worrying sign. The only clean sheet this season, a 1-0 win over Alaves, remains an important but rare bright spot for Iñigo Pérez’s side. Heading into Girona, Rayo Vallecano are just four points off the European places, leaving them with a chance of making history.
Disqualifications and injuries
Montellier will not take part in the match (ankle injury).
Interesting trends for betting
- Rayo Vallecano have scored in each of their last six La Liga matches, showing consistency in attack.
- The team has conceded goals in four of its last five games, highlighting its defensive problems.
- Three of the last five matches between Rayo and Girona have seen fewer than 2.5 goals scored, highlighting the cautious nature of their encounters.
- At home, Rayo Vallecano have won just one of their last four matches, showing difficulties in capitalising on home advantage.
Probable lineup: Cardenas - Lejeune, Ratiu, Mumin, Chevaria - Ciss, Lopez, Embarba, Trejo - Nteko, Rodriguez

Girona

Current form
Girona continue to struggle to return to their best form in La Liga, but a run of two defeats in a row has taken a heavy toll on their ambitions. The latest 1-0 defeat to Milan in the Champions League has eliminated them from European competition, adding to the pressure on coach Michel. The setback is part of a wider problem – just two wins in their last 10 matches in all competitions highlights the difficulties the team faces.
Girona are currently 21 points behind at this stage last season, when they were shining in La Liga and qualified for the Champions League. Ahead of their trip to Rayo Vallecano, the White and Reds are looking for their old attacking style to close the gap and rebuild their position in the standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Miovski and Gutierrez will be out of the match with ankle injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Five of Girona last seven La Liga away games have seen fewer than 2.5 goals scored, highlighting their cautious approach on the road.
- Girona have failed to score a single goal in their previous two matches, which suggests they may have problems converting their chances.
- Striker Stuani remains a key figure in Girona attack, scoring in three of the last five games against Rayo Vallecano.
- In the last three head-to-head meetings between Girona and Rayo Vallecano, the visitors have not won a single game, drawing twice and losing once.
Probable lineup: Juan Carlos - Martinez, Juanpe, Rensing, Romeru - Urena, China, Almena, Solis - Misehou, Stuani
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In the last three head-to-head matches, goals were scored in both halves
1.93Bet Exact score 2:1
The hosts have finished two of their last ten head-to-head matches with this score
8.55Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5
This betting option took place in 2 of the last 4 away matches
1.74Bet Number 1 in the score
This bet took place in the last four matches of the guests
1.69Tip and bets
The match between Rayo Vallecano and Girona promises to be bright and productive. Rayo Vallecano continues to fight for a place in the European zone, demonstrating stability in attack. The team has consistently scored in the last six La Liga matches, and their home games have become a real spectacle for fans. Interesting fact: in 89 percent of Rayo Vallecano home matches this season, both teams have scored, which is a record for the league.
On the other hand, Girona are also showing their fighting spirit. Despite the current difficulties, the team consistently creates chances and often punishes opponents for defensive mistakes. Even in away matches, they demonstrate an aggressive game, which makes them a dangerous opponent. The history of head-to-head meetings between these teams also speaks in favor of a productive game: both teams have scored in five of the last seven matches. Given the attacking potential of both teams and their desire for points, we can highly expect an exchange of goals.
Our prediction is that both teams will score and we are betting on it at odds of 1.95
Bet on the outcome
The La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and Girona in the 21st round promises to be an exciting one, as both teams are in good form. Rayo Vallecano will be looking to take advantage of their home field advantage, where they have traditionally shown confident play. The team has conceded and scored in 89% of their home matches this season, but now their task is to focus on defense in order to get maximum points. Girona, although demonstrating a good attack, have suffered from inconsistent defense in recent away matches, which could play into the hands of the hosts. Given Rayo’s motivation to consolidate their position in the top half of the table and their ability to convert chances at the Estadio de Vallecas, the hosts look like favorites.
Betting Tip - Asian handicap (0) on Rayo Vallecano for odds of 1.98
Betting on corner kicks
There is a lot of fighting on the flanks in this match, especially from Rayo Vallecano, who often use fast counter-attacks that end with crosses into the penalty area. This contributes to a large number of corners, especially against teams like Girona that like to contain opponents closer to their penalty area. Likewise, Girona also rely on crosses and set pieces, which adds to the total number of corners. In the last three matches between these teams, there have been more than nine corners on average, making the number of corners a promising bet.
Betting Tip - total corner kicks over 8.5 with odds of 1.90