Girona vs Rayo Vallecano Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The previous fixture between these sides ended in favour of Los Franjirrojos.

Girona are ready to battle it out against Rayo Vallecano in the matchweek 1 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga season. It is going to be an interesting contest between these clubs, which will take place at the Municipal de Montilivi.

Girona will be looking to use their home ground to their advantage. They will be keen to start their new season on a positive note. Their 2024-25 LaLiga season was not the best.

They avoided relegation by just a couple of places. They finished 16th due to their lacklustre performances throughout the season.

Rayo Vallecano finished eighth, which helped them reach the playoffs of the UEFA Conference League. They had an average season, but they could’ve done better. Vallecano are coming in after winning their pre-season game against Sunderland.

Even though they will be away from home, they will feel confident going into their LaLiga season opener game here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Girona, Spain
• Stadium: Municipal de Montilivi
• Date: Friday, August 15
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST/ 05:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas
• VAR: In use

🎯 All eyes on friday pic.twitter.com/LEkVRUAvea

— Girona FC (@GironaFC_Engl) August 11, 2025

Form:

Girona: D-L-W-W-L

Rayo Vallecano: D-L-W

Players to Watch

Christhian Stuani (Girona)

The 38-year-old was one of the most important players for Girona during their 2024-25 run. He scored a total of 11 goals and also bagged two assists in 32 league games. Stuani will yet again play a crucial role for the hosts this season, and it will be interesting to see his performances.

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano)

Jorge de Frutos will have a chance here to help his side outplay the opponents. The 28-year-old winger is also comfortable in other positions on the field, and this versatility makes him a dangerous player in the final third. Although he was unable to score many goals for his side during the last season, De Frutos was a constant threat to the opponents.

Match Facts

• Girona have only lost one of their last eight matches against Rayo Vallecano.
• They have only scored one goal in their last two games against the visitors.
• Rayo Vallecano have not won in any of their visits to Girona in the LaLiga.

Girona vs Rayo Vallecano: Betting Tips and Odds

• Rayo Vallecano to win @11/5 Spread Ex
• Jorge de Frutos to score @11/1 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @5/19 vbet

Injury and Team News

Abel Ruiz and Donny van de Beek will not be in action as they are injured. Ricard Artero might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Rayo Vallecano will miss out on the services of Abdul Mumin as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 24

Girona won: 8

Rayo Vallecano won: 9

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Girona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Gazzaniga (GK); Martinez, Krejci, Yaakobishvili, Blind; Solis, Herrera; Tsigankov, Roca, Asprilla; Stuani

Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Batalla (GK); Balliu, Lejeune, Felipe, Chavarria; Diaz, Lopez, Valentin; De Frutos, Nteka, Trejo

Match Prediction

These clubs are ready to produce an intense fixture, and it is going to be an entertaining game to look into. Rayo Vallecano are likely to defeat Girona in their opening LaLiga 2025-26 game.

Prediction: Girona 1-2 Rayo Vallecano

Telecast Details

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