Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction: the Hosts are Eager to Overcome Girona

Prediction for the La Liga match between Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, which will take place on May 19th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Balde, Gavi, and de Jong are in the infirmary, and Araujo's participation in the game is up in the air. After the Champions League exit from the PSG, Barcelona lost in La Liga to Real Madrid 2:3 and Girona 2:4, beat Valencia 4:2, Real Sociedad 2:0, and Almeria 2:0. Barcelona is currently in second place in the Primera, just two points behind Girona. The Catalans have played four home games and have a 4-1-3 record, with a goal difference of +40 and 21 goals scored. It's worth noting that Barcelona has already secured their UCL spot in the next season.

In the last five games, Rayo earned 7 points with wins over Osasuna and Granada, a draw with Valencia, as well as losses to Villarreal and Almería. These results put Madrid in 15th place in the Primera standings, while Rayo is ahead of relegated Cádiz by 6 points. Madrid's away stats are 11th in the Primera, with four victories, six draws, and eight defeats, with a goal difference of 11:19. On Sunday, Mendez and Trejo won't join Rayo Vallecano.

To end up above Girona at the end of the season, Barça needs three points, which means one win in the remaining two rounds. The hosts have had two wins in the last two meetings and zero goals conceded. We think Barcelona will win again, and we won't be surprised if it's 2:0.