Rayo Vallecano host Girona FC on Monday night at Estadio de Vallecas in an important La Liga fixture.

The hosts arrive in outstanding form after winning three consecutive matches without conceding, while Girona are fighting to avoid relegation after three straight defeats.

Rayo Vallecano enjoying historic momentum

Rayo Vallecano reached the final of a UEFA competition for the first time in club history after defeating RC Strasbourg across two legs in the Conference League semi-finals.

Inigo Perez’s side are now unbeaten in five matches across all competitions.

Defensive stability proving crucial

Rayo Vallecano have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches.

The hosts have also won their last three games without conceding a goal.

European hopes remain alive

Rayo sit two points behind Getafe CF in the race for seventh place and could secure Europa League qualification either through league position or by winning the Conference League final.

Discipline issues continue for Rayo

Only one La Liga team has received more red cards than Rayo Vallecano this season.

Isi Palazon remains suspended

Isi Palazón will miss the match as he serves the second game of a seven-match suspension.

Luis Felipe and Diego Mendez are also unavailable due to injury.

Girona continue to struggle badly

Girona FC suffered a 1-0 defeat against RCD Mallorca last time out, extending their losing streak to three matches.

Away form remains a major concern

Girona have not won an away game since mid-January.

The visitors sit only one point above the relegation zone with four matches remaining.

Poor head-to-head record against Rayo

Girona have failed to win any of their last three meetings with Rayo Vallecano and lost the previous two encounters.

Rayo Vallecano vs Girona key stats

Match statistics

• Girona have not won away since mid-January
• Rayo Vallecano have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches
• At least five cards were shown in each of Rayo’s last eight fixtures
• Rayo have recorded 11 clean sheets this season
• Girona lost each of their last three matches by one-goal margins

Betting tips and prediction

Bookmakers have installed Rayo Vallecano as favourites due to their strong recent form and Girona’s ongoing away struggles.

Hot tip

• Rayo Vallecano to score first