Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips (26 February)

Author of an incredible first half of the season in La Liga, Girona is starting to lose some feathers in the battle for the title race. Still second, they failed to bring back a single point from the San Mames just seven days ago, losing to Bilbao 3-2. Remember that previously, the Catalans suffered a significant setback at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid 4-0 and a draw at home against Real Sociedad 0-0. Only one point taken during the last three days, the Blanquivermells see FC Barcelona return to the race for second place and there is no doubt that the Atlético and Bilbao patrol intends to seize their chance to make a comeback as well.

Lacking confidence far from its bases, Rayo Vallecano remains on two consecutive defeats away against Atlético Madrid 2-1 and with the same score on the side of Mallorca 2-1. This leaves six games without success in the elite for the residents of Vallecas who still managed the unthinkable to hold Real Madrid to a draw last weekend at home 1-1. To take a broader look, the Madrilenians have won only one of their last 14 matches in the league and occupy the second part of the table 14th at the start of this day.

Deprived of the captain in Bilbao, Daley Blind (injured), the Dutchman could once again miss his turn like Jastin and Roca (not a match this season) as well as the unfortunate Toni Villa (rehabilitation of his ruptured cruciate ligaments ). Suffering from a muscle injury, David Lopez could also stay at home. Suffering on his right side against Vinicius in the clash against RMA, Yann Couto did not participate in the game against Bilbao (suspended) and will probably be back in the eleven. Installed on the 3rd step in the scorers' ranking, the Ukrainian international, Dovbyk (14 pawns) will be there like his compatriot, Tsygankov (5 goals, 3 assists in the league) scorer against Bilbao.

Rayo side, crucial absence to note since Palazon (3 goals in La Liga) will serve his suspension (accumulation of yellow cards) while Chavarria (11 appearances this season) and Mendez (not very important) are injured. For the rest, the group will travel to Catalonia in full including the former Catalan of Espanyol Barcelona, ​​Raul de Tomas who scored his first goal of the season on a penalty against Real last weekend. Let's not forget to note the presence of the prolific, Alvaro Garcia (6 goals).