Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Girona FC, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Girona FC — La Liga at Estadio del Rayo Vallecano.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 games · 50 pts (2026/27)
- Girona FC 38 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Melero
- Referee Santiago Jaime
- Referee Jorge Bueno
- Referee Fernando Tresaco Escabosa
- Referee Samir Amar
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | Girona FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Getafe CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Feb | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Feb | CD Leganes | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | Deportivo Alaves | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Feb | Real Madrid CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | SD Huesca | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | SD Eibar | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | FC Barcelona | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | Girona FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #19 |
| 50 | Points | 41 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 12 / 14 / 12 | W / D / L | 9 / 14 / 15 |
| 41 | Scored | 39 |
| 44 | Conceded | 55 |
| -3 | GD | -16 |
| 1.32 | PPG | 1.08 |
| 32% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts). Girona FC are 19th (41 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio del Rayo Vallecano!
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 6' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mario Suarez on 6 minutes.
- 11' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 16' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 21' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 26' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Girona FC backline.
- 30' Cristhian Stuani does the damage! The net is bulging and Girona FC surge ahead!
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 50' The 39-year-old Mario Suarez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 51' Gael Kakuta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oscar Trejo on 51 minute.
- 56' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is showing some good football. However, Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Abdoulaye Ba on 60 minutes.
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ramalho on 64 minutes.
- 66' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid bench stirs into life. Mario Suarez is withdrawn and Emiliano Velazquez gets his opportunity.
- 71' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 74' A tactical swap from Girona FC — Aleix Garcia on, Borja Garcia off on 74 minutes.
- 75' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Emiliano Velazquez.
- 77' Raul Garcia has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
- 78' Fresh legs for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid! Franco Di Santo comes on to replace Adri Embarba.
- 82' A tactical swap from Girona FC — Pedro Porro on, Ramalho off on 82 minutes.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alex Granell.
- 85' What composure from Cristhian Stuani! The Uruguay international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Santiago Comesana argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 89' Time for substitution for Girona FC. Portu is replaced by Patrick Roberts.
- 90' Pedro Alcala was booked on 90.
- 0-2 the final result. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 17
- 21
- 11
- 27
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Gael Kakuta 51'
- 7
- 9
- 18
- 13
- 15
Bench
-
25
Franco Di Santo ↑ 78'
-
10
Gael Kakuta ↑ 51'
- 1
-
20
Emiliano Velazquez ↑ 66'
- 14
- 22
- 2
Coach
Michel
Girona FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 7
- 2
- 1
- 5
-
4
Jonas Ramalho ↓ Pedro Porro 82'
- 6
- 8
-
10
Borja Garcia ↓ Aleix Garcia 74'
-
9
Portu ↓ Patrick Roberts 89'
- 12
Bench
- 22
-
17
Patrick Roberts ↑ 89'
- 19
- 20
-
23
Aleix Garcia ↑ 74'
-
24
Pedro Porro ↑ 82'
- 30
Coach
Sacristan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristhian Stuani | 3 |
| Isi Palazon | 3 |
| Viktor Tsyhankov | 3 |
| Savio | 2 |
| Portu | 2 |
| Randy Ntekja | 2 |
| Samuel Saiz | 2 |
| Artem Dovbyk | 1 |
Head to Head
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2019-03-01
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–2
Girona FC
L
2019-02-23
Getafe CF
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2019-02-16
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–1
Club Atletico de Madrid
L
2019-02-09
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2019-02-04
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
CD Leganes
L
2019-01-28
Deportivo Alaves
0–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Girona FC xG
I would bet for:
Girona FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Girona FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
58%
Draw or Girona FC
72%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Girona FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Girona FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
12.1%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | Girona FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 23% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Girona FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.