Rayo Vallecano vs Girona Prediction 11.11.2023

• Competition: Spain - LaLiga
• Date: Saturday, 11th, November 2023
• Kickoff: 13:00 UK / 14.00 CET
• Venue: Campo de Futbol de Vallecas (Madrid)

Girona, the surprise package of the season, heads to the suburbs of Madrid for a Saturday afternoon clash against Rayo Vallecano, looking to extend their fairy-tale start in LaLiga 2023-24.

The departure of Andoni Iraola during the summer seems not to have disrupted the suburban Madrid club, as they have successfully adapted to the coaching style of Francisco Rodriguez. In fact, the 45-year-old Spanish strategist has transformed his team into a tough nut to crack, evidenced by just two setbacks in the opening 12 rounds. However, what sets Rayo Vallecano apart this season is the abundance of drawn outcomes, as they have shared points in half of their fixtures. One of these occurred last weekend but was the sweetest, as they managed to hold Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu to a goalless draw, 0-0. This big point brings Vallecano to a total of 18 points in the current season, leaving them only two points away from the European places.

What Girona is showing on the pitch this season is eye candy and a clear indication that money doesn't play football. Undoubtedly, even the most optimistic among the fans couldn't have dared to dream that their beloved club would be in the commanding position after the opening 12 fixtures of the top-flight, leaving titans such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico in the dust. After suffering a 0-3 home defeat at the hands of Bellingham and his teammates, their sole loss this season, the Catalan outfit delivered a spectacular response, surprising many with a brilliant streak of four consecutive triumphs—the latest coming last week, defeating Osasuna 4-2. The success in Pamplona, believe it or not, marks Girona's tenth victory this season, making them the only LaLiga side with a double-digit win tally, amassing an impressive 31 out of a possible 36 points.

Rayo Vallecano vs Girona Betting Tips: BTTS

Riding the wave of joy from securing a mountain point against Real Madrid last week, Rodriguez's men are ready to shake up the LaLiga sensation and bring them back down to earth. If we're hoping for anything, though, it's plenty of action and goals in both nets, so the BTTS selection makes sense in this one. Despite sharing points six times in the last seven rounds, it's worth noting that Rayo Vallecano's recent draws have been highly thrilling, finishing 2-2 on three occasions out of the last four such outcomes, including two consecutive at home against Mallorca and Real Sociedad. Therefore, it wouldn't come as a surprise if we witness yet another one of their high-scoring stalemates this weekend. 

We say that because, on the other end of the pitch, not only stands the LaLiga leader but also the most formidable offensive unit that has rattled the opponent's net an incredible 29 times in 12 league matches this term, not to mention scoring 4+ goals in four out of their last seven triumphs. What adds a unique allure to our bet is the ultra-offensive clashes between these sides, as both Rayo Vallecano and Girona have etched their names into the score sheet in five out of the last six encounters, with the last two culminating in dramatic 2-2 draws. Considering the ability of the Madridistas to harm anyone and the ruthless attacking prowess of the Catalans, we anticipate a spectacular clash filled with entertainment and goals.