Girona and Rayo Vallecano face at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, in a match for the 4th round of the Second Division. The history of recent direct clashes between these two teams indicates total balance, as there were 2 wins for each team in the last 4 games. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, in 01‑03-2019, ended with the victory of Girona by (0‑2). In this match the home factor may be decisive, since both teams have considerable differences in the results won at home and as a visitor.
Girona :
After 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, the home team is currently in 10th position, with 4 points conquered. In their last match, they won Málaga at home by (1-0), after in the previous match they lost by (1-0) outside, in a match against Albacete. This is a team that curiously has been stronger as a visitor than in their home games, since in the last 30 matches it records 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses as a visitor; against 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, Girona won 3, drew 1 and lost 6. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but his attack has marked with regularly, as he scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games.
Girona is motivated for this match, after a 1-0 victory against Malaga. Christian Stuani’s lonely goal was enough to guarantee all three points. With this result, the blanquivermells added the first win of the season, after a defeat and a draw. At home, the home team is expected to play 4-3-3, with Marc Gual, Christian Stuani and Álex Gallar as the team’s main offensive references. In the center of the field, Borja García, Granell and Gerard Gumbau align. Coach Juan Carlos Unzue is expected to have the entire team ready for the game against Rayo Vallecano.
Rayo Vallecano:
After 1 win and 2 draws, the visiting team is currently in 7th position, with 5 points won. In their last game, they won Deportivo La Coruña at home by (3‑1), after in the previous game they had drawn away, in a match against Sporting Gijón, by (1‑1). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 matches he records 5 draws and 10 losses as a visitor; against 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. In his last 10 away games, Rayo Vallecano records 5 draws and 5 losses. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 games.
Rayo Vallecano received and won at home at Deportivo La Coruña, 3-1: Mário Suárez, Álvaro García and José Pozo scored their goals. With this result, Lightning won the first victory in the championship. Paco Jemez players must play with the usual tactical design, in 4-3-3, in which they favor direct play. The three players responsible for panicking in the rival area are Andrés Martín, Álvaro García and Adrian Embarba. In the central zone it is possible that José Pozo, Óscar Trejo and Mário Suárez play. The visiting coach may not count on Tito, because he is serving two suspension games, because of the direct red card in the game against Gijón.
