Hosts look to avoid fourth loss in a row

Girona will look to avoid a fourth loss in a row in all competitions when they face Rayo Vallecano this midweek.

Across La Liga and the Champions League, they have lost three consecutive games and face a Vallecano side who have made a solid enough start to their Primera Division campaign.

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Girona Recent Form

Girona’s recent three losses have come against Barcelona and Valencia in La Liga and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Overall this season, they have won two, lost four and drawn one of their seven matches.

Girona Injury News

Yangel Herrera made a welcome return from injury off the bench against Valencia, but Portu had to sit out the game versus Los Che due to an ankle issue. The latter’s fitness will be assessed close to kick off.

Last Girona Lineup

Here’s how Girona lined up against Valencia.

Rayo Vallecano Recent Form

Rayo’s form has been up and down and up again as they beat Real Sociedad on the opening day of the season and drew with Getafe.

They followed that with two consecutive losses against Barcelona and Espanyol, while they are now undefeated in two after beating Osasuna and drawing against Atletico Madrid.

Rayo Vallecano Injury News

Alfonso and Diego Mendez are definitely out for Rayo, while Gerard Gumbau and Alvaro Garcia are major doubts after they missed the draw against Atletico.

Last Rayo Vallecano Lineup

Here’s how Rayo lined up against Atleti.

Girona – Player To Watch

Viktor Tsyhankov was dropped from the starting XI for the loss against Valencia but he has two goal contributions in four starts this season so we may see him reinstated for this one.

Rayo Vallecano – Player To Watch

Unai Lopez may be a central midfielder but he is Rayo’s top scorer this season with two.

For all of the analysis of Girona vs Rayo Vallecano as it happens live, check out our Live Update page for the game.

Girona vs Rayo Vallecano – Prediction

Girona just haven’t got going this season after the success of Champions League qualification last campaign and they…

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Publish date : 2024-09-24 11:40:11

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