Rayo Vallecano vs Girona Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 09/11/2023, 14:44  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 09/11/2023 at 15:44 in LaLiga Predictions

Girona are the surprise leaders of La Liga after 12 games with a two point lead over Real Madrid. They travel to ninth placed Rayo Vallecano in an early kick-off and can go five points clear with a victory. The White and Reds have won 10 of their 12 league fixtures with the only defeat being a home loss to Real Madrid. Since then they have won four games in a row to stay at the top of the table with ten goals scored in the last three. Girona are the top scorers in La Liga this season which is not a bad feat in a league that also has Real Madrid and Barcelona. 29 goals have been scored by Girona with 11 different scorers. Away form for the league leaders has produced five wins, a draw and no defeats.

Rayo Vallecano begin the weekend only three places and two points behind the final European qualification spot. They have won four of their 12 league fixtures with only two defeats. Six of their La Liga games this season have drawn, the joint highest with Getafe and Mallorca. Four of their last five league matches have ended level, three of them seeing over 2.5 goals scored. Home form for Rayo Vallecano has seen them with just one win over Alaves, three draws and a 7-0 loss to Atletico Madrid that they won't forget in a hurry. A bet on over 2.5 goals being scored is our tip for this match.