Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Rayo Vallecano vs Girona in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Rayo Vallecano vs Girona |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga |
| Date | Monday, 11 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Estadio de Vallecas |
Match Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Girona
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 15 Aug 2025 |  Girona vs  Rayo Vallecano |
1 – 3 | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 26 Jan 2025 | Rayo Vallecano vs Girona |
2 – 1 | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 25 Sep 2024 | Girona vs Rayo Vallecano |
0 – 0 | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 26 Feb 2024 | Girona vs Rayo Vallecano |
3 – 0 | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 11 Nov 2023 | Rayo Vallecano vs Girona |
1 – 2 | Estadio de Vallecas |
Rayo Vallecano come into this at home with a steadier recent league return, taking seven points from their last three league matches and keeping two clean sheets in that run. Girona’s league form is less convincing, with three straight defeats before the draw at Real Madrid and only one win in their last five. The head-to-head also leans towards Rayo Vallecano, who have won two of the last three meetings and scored three away at Girona in August 2025.
With no xG data available, the clearest angle is recent results and the likely shape of the game at Estadio de Vallecas. Rayo Vallecano have been more reliable at both ends in their latest league fixtures, while Girona have been conceding regularly and have lost their last three at home and away. Match Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Girona
Form Guide & Team Overview
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano’s league form has been solid enough to suggest they can compete well here, with wins over Getafe and Espanyol either side of a 3-3 draw with Real Sociedad. That run also includes a 1-0 home win over Elche and only one heavy defeat in the last five league matches, a 0-3 loss at Mallorca.
Across all competitions, the picture is a little mixed because of the Europa Conference League defeat to AEK Athens, but the domestic results remain the stronger guide. At home in the league, Rayo Vallecano have taken points consistently and have kept things tight in two of their last three league games.
Rayo Vallecano Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 3 May 2026 |  Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano |
0 – 2 | W | Coliseum Alfonso Pérez |
| La Liga | 26 Apr 2026 | Rayo Vallecano vs  Real Sociedad |
3 – 3 | D | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 23 Apr 2026 | Rayo Vallecano vs  Espanyol |
1 – 0 | W | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 12 Apr 2026 |  Mallorca vs Rayo Vallecano |
3 – 0 | L | Estadi Mallorca Son Moix |
| La Liga | 3 Apr 2026 | Rayo Vallecano vs  Elche |
1 – 0 | W | Estadio de Vallecas |
Girona
Girona’s recent league results show a side struggling for consistency, with three defeats in a row against Mallorca, Valencia and Real Betis. Before that, they drew 1-1 away at Real Madrid and beat Villarreal 1-0 at home, so there is some evidence they can still compete in tougher fixtures.
The issue is that the latest run has been built on narrow margins going against them, and they have conceded in four of their last five league matches. That makes their away trip to Estadio de Vallecas a more difficult betting proposition, especially against a Rayo Vallecano side that has been harder to beat recently.
Girona Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 1 May 2026 | Girona vs Mallorca |
0 – 1 | L | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 25 Apr 2026 |  Valencia vs Girona |
2 – 1 | L | Estadio de Mestalla |
| La Liga | 21 Apr 2026 | Girona vs  Real Betis |
2 – 3 | L | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| La Liga | 10 Apr 2026 |  Real Madrid vs Girona |
1 – 1 | D | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| La Liga | 6 Apr 2026 | Girona vs  Villarreal |
1 – 0 | W | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
Team News & Injury Report
Rayo Vallecano
- Isi Palazón (Suspension Through Sports Court)
Girona
- Vladyslav Vanat (Torn Thigh Muscle)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Augusto Batalla (Goalkeeper), Florian Lejeune (Defender), Iván Balliu (Defender), Jozhua Vertrouwd (Defender), Nobel Mendy (Defender), Alfonso Espino (Midfielder), Gerard Gumbau (Midfielder), Jorge de Frutos (Midfielder), Pathé Ciss (Midfielder), Sergio Camello (Midfielder), Alexandre Zurawski (Attacker)
Rayo Vallecano’s expected 4-2-3-1 should give them a compact base with enough cover in midfield to stay organised without the ball. If Alfonso Espino and the wide runners can support Alexandre Zurawski quickly, they have a structure that can turn defensive stability into direct attacks.
Girona (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Paulo Gazzaniga (Goalkeeper), Alejandro Francés (Defender), Arnau Martínez (Defender), Daley Blind (Defender), Vitor Reis (Defender), Axel Witsel (Midfielder), Azzedine Ounahi (Midfielder), Fran Beltrán (Midfielder), Joel Roca (Midfielder), Viktor Tsygankov (Midfielder), Claudio Echeverri (Attacker)
Girona’s expected 4-2-3-1 gives them a similar midfield balance, with Axel Witsel and Azzedine Ounahi likely important in controlling central areas. The shape should also leave Claudio Echeverri with support between the lines, but they will need better defensive control than in their recent league defeats.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Rayo Vallecano | Girona | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano | Girona | Alexandre Zurawski will look to test Alejandro Francés by making sharp runs in behind and giving Rayo a direct outlet in the final third. |
| Rayo Vallecano | Girona | Alfonso Espino against Axel Witsel could shape the midfield battle, with Espino needing to help Rayo keep their left side secure. |
| Rayo Vallecano | Girona | Alexandre Zurawski is key for Rayo Vallecano because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted XI and the clearest route to goal. |
| Rayo Vallecano | Girona | Claudio Echeverri is key for Girona because he leads the line in the predicted setup and will be central to any away threat. |
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