Girona vs Rayo Vallecano prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2024-09-24 17:00.
[p]After consecutive wins on La Liga matchdays three and four had Girona fans believing theyâd turned a corner, three competitive defeats since have sent them back to square one. The latest loss came against Valencia (2-0), who started that match bottom of the table, and the Catalonians looked toothless with just three shots on target. Expectations will be high of a quick bounce back as a busy four-game schedule over the next two weeks sees them play three times at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi. [/p]
[p]First up will be Rayo Vallecano, a side that the White and Reds have never lost a top-flight H2H against (W4, D2). That record could be extended here considering Gironaâs remarkable recent home record, winning 13 of their last 17 home league games, which includes a 3-0 win against this very opponent. [/p]
[p]Rayo are a point better off than their hosts and are coming off a creditable 1-1 draw against city rivals AtlĂ©tico Madrid on Sunday, although it couldâve been much better as they did take the lead in that clash. Head coach Iñigo PĂ©rez was happy with the draw as it means they are unbeaten in two league games (W1, D1) – a mini-revival heâll be grateful for after consecutive losses to Barcelona and Espanyol. [/p]
[p]Building on the positives will need Rayo to improve on their recent away form, as they have won just one of their last 12 away league matches (D4, L7). This match could be another close affair considering two of Rayoâs last three away league games have ended 2-1, and with the match winner on both occasions coming during stoppage time, there could be some late drama too.[/p]
[p]Key battle: A goal from Abel Ruiz could be a good omen for Girona, as his two league strikes this season have come in wins âto nilâ, with both arriving in the second half. Abdul Muminâs primary task may be to keep tabs on him, and with four yellow cards from his last six appearances for club or country, he may resort to underhand tactics. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Girona have scored 2+ goals in each of the six top-flight H2Hs, netting exactly twice on five occasions.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Sridhar B[/i][/p]