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Our expert, Tom Winch, has picked out three selections for this La Liga clash in our Girona vs Rayo Vallecano prediction, team news, lineups and fixtures preview.
It’s Girona vs Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Monday night. The hosts are having a fantastic campaign but have struggled in recent weeks. Rayo are enduring a tough time themselves, bar the 1-1 draw with Real Madrid at the weekend.
Our Girona vs Rayo Vallecano prediction is for Girona to win the match 3-1.
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Team News, Standings and Lineups Preview
- Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Tip 1: Artem Dovbyk AGS
- Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Tip 2: Viktor Tsyganov Over 0.5 Shots On Target
- Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Tip 3: Florian Lejeune Over 1.5 Shots
Bet Builder Odds: 7.50
In this article:
- Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Team News and Possible Lineups
- The Predicted Girona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga Standings
- Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Match Stats
- Girona Fixtures
- Rayo Vallecano Fixtures
- Safer Gambling
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Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Tip 1: Pichichi Trophy In Sight
Spain, La Liga Monday, February 26th, 20:00 (UK)
Artem Dovbyk has proven to be a fantastic purchase. The Ukrainian has scored 14 times in his debut season in Spain, and only Jude Bellingham and Borja Mayoral have found the back of the net a higher amount. Dovbyk hasn’t scored since January 21st. I am expecting him to come out firing at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi.
Girona is superb at this venue. Michel’s men have racked up 29 points from a possible 36. Real Madrid have been the only side to win here in 2023/24. Artem has scored eight goals here this term. His shot statistics are impressive.
Our man is averaging 0.84 goals per 90 from 0.68xG. The number nine shoots 3.11 times per match, with 1.55 of those attempts hitting the target. Artem Dovbyk is also the designated penalty taker for his club, a bonus regarding our selection.
After a disappointing last couple of weeks, Girona should come out firing on Monday night. Dovbyk will be eyeing the Pichichi trophy, so I expect his motivation levels to be high.
- Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Tip 1: Artem Dovbyk AGS (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.83
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 5/10
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Tip 2: A Ukrainian In Form
Viktor Tsygankov is another Ukrainian international. He’s Girona’s joint third top scorer this term with five. The 26-year-old found the back of the net last time out in their defeat at Athletic Club. There are no doubts that he’ll start here. Viktor has been one of the best-performing players in 23/24.
VT8 has been in decent form at home when taking a shot on target. He’s had at least one in four of five previous starts at this venue in all competitions. The Ukrainian managed two attempts on target when Girona hosted Rayo here in the Copa Del Rey last month.
I’m confident that Viktor will hit the target on Monday night. He’s had plenty of success recently and will take confidence from his goal in the previous outing.
The price does appeal. Rayo’s goalkeeper will be busy. Only four goalkeepers have made more saves than Dimitrievski this campaign.
The visitors are in poor form. They’ve won a single league game in 2024. The hosts’ offensive players will get opportunities in the final third.
- Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Tip 2: Viktor Tsyganov Over 0.5 Shots On Target (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.72
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 4/10
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Tip 3: A Madman In Defence
Florian Lejeune’s name may ring a bell, and you’d be right. The Frenchman spent a handful of seasons at Newcastle not so long ago. The 32-year-old is now a vital part of Rayo Vallecano’s defence, where he loves a shot, especially from range.
Given he’s a central defender, Lejeune’s shot statistics are phenomenal. In his 25 starts this term, he has taken 40 shots. A whopping 27 shots have come from outside the box. He even had an attempt from his half.
Rayo’s central defender is also a threat from set pieces, something they may use to their advantage. Girona’s most recent XI was relatively short. Their tallest player is the same height as Lejeune.
In the reverse meeting, Lejuene has two shots. One came from a considerable distance. The other was a header only a few yards out. Rayo may not have that much joy in attack due to their low goal total this term. I’m hoping their madman in central defence can take things into his own hands and fire off some wild attempts.
- Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Tip 3: Florian Lejeune Over 1.5 Shots (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 2.50
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 2/10
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Predictions odds via bet365 as at 09:00, February 20th, 2024. Odds may now differ.
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Team News and Possible Lineups: Strong Squads
Girona should have the majority of players available here. Daley Blind is the only real doubt; he’s suffering from a leg injury, and this game may be too soon for his return.
Savio, Tsyganov and Dovbyk will be expected to start in attack. Yan Couto will be back after his suspension.
Isi Palazon is suspended for the visitors. Rayo appeared to escape without any injuries in their draw with the league leaders on Sunday afternoon. Jorge de Frutos may come into the side.
Girona possible starting lineup:
Gazzaniga; Couto, Garcia, Blind, Gutierrez, Garcia, Herrera, Tsygankov, Martin, Savio; Dovbyk
Rayo Vallecano possible starting lineup:
Dimitrievski; Balliu, Hernandez, Lejeune, Espini, Jorge de Frutos, Lopez, Valentin, Garcia, de Tomas; Trejo
The Predicted Girona vs Rayo Vallecano La Liga Standings by BETSiE
Our in-house predictive model, BETSiE, has had a go at predicting the La Liga standings ahead of the Girona vs Rayo Vallecano, currently 2nd vs 14th, fixture by utilising the underlying data from the 2023/24 season up until this point.
For more league-specific BETSiE content including standings, probabilities and predictions, visit her page here – it’s worth it.
Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Standings Prediction
| POSITION | CLUB | GAMES | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 38 | 27.4 | 6.9 | 3.6 | 79.8 | 28.5 | 51.3 | 89.2 |
| 2 | Girona | 38 | 23.5 | 7.9 | 6.6 | 78.0 | 50.0 | 28.0 | 78.5 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 38 | 23.1 | 8.7 | 6.2 | 79.6 | 49.8 | 29.8 | 78.1 |
| 4 | Atl. Madrid | 38 | 22.1 | 6.1 | 9.8 | 70.4 | 43.5 | 26.9 | 72.3 |
| 5 | Ath Bilbao | 38 | 20.4 | 10.1 | 7.4 | 66.9 | 36.2 | 30.7 | 71.5 |
| 6 | Sociedad | 38 | 14.9 | 13.6 | 9.5 | 50.7 | 37.6 | 13.1 | 58.4 |
| 7 | Betis | 38 | 14.2 | 14.4 | 9.4 | 47.2 | 44.8 | 2.5 | 57.0 |
| 8 | Valencia | 38 | 14.5 | 8.8 | 14.6 | 44.0 | 46.6 | -2.6 | 52.4 |
| 9 | Getafe | 38 | 12.8 | 12.5 | 12.8 | 49.9 | 53.6 | -3.7 | 50.7 |
| 10 | Las Palmas | 38 | 13.4 | 8.6 | 16.0 | 37.9 | 40.8 | -3.0 | 48.9 |
| 11 | Alaves | 38 | 12.6 | 9.6 | 15.9 | 42.7 | 48.3 | -5.6 | 47.2 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 38 | 12.6 | 8.5 | 17.0 | 43.8 | 56.3 | -12.5 | 46.1 |
| 13 | Vallecano | 38 | 10.2 | 12.6 | 15.2 | 38.2 | 49.4 | -11.2 | 43.2 |
| 14 | Villarreal | 38 | 10.5 | 10.0 | 17.6 | 54.7 | 72.2 | -17.6 | 41.3 |
| 15 | Mallorca | 38 | 8.6 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 37.0 | 49.6 | -12.7 | 40.5 |
| 16 | Celta | 38 | 9.9 | 10.3 | 17.9 | 45.8 | 56.4 | -10.6 | 39.9 |
| 17 | Sevilla | 38 | 9.3 | 11.3 | 17.4 | 47.2 | 59.6 | -12.4 | 39.2 |
| 18 | Granada | 38 | 6.3 | 10.4 | 21.2 | 42.8 | 69.4 | -26.7 | 29.4 |
| 19 | Cadiz | 38 | 4.6 | 13.4 | 20.1 | 25.3 | 57.0 | -31.7 | 27.1 |
| 20 | Almeria | 38 | 4.8 | 10.2 | 23.0 | 41.9 | 73.7 | -31.9 | 24.6 |
Match Stats: Big Gulf In Goals
- Girona have scored the greatest amount of goals in the division (54)
- Only Cadiz have scored fewer goals than Rayo this term (22)
- Girona won the reverse meeting 2-1.
- Alvaro Garcia has scored the most goals for Rayo this season (6)
Girona Fixtures: A Tricky But Winnable Bunch
- Vs Mallorca (A)
- Vs Osasuna (H)
- Vs Getafe (A)
- Vs Betis (H)
- Vs Atletico Madrid (A)
Rayo Vallecano Fixtures: Points On The Horizon
- Vs Cadiz (H)
- Vs Alaves (A)
- Vs Betis (H)
- Vs Celta Vigo (A)
- Vs Getafe (H)
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