TIPS - Girona VS Rayo Vallecano

[(Girona) Strength]:
1. This match marks the opening game of the new La Liga season. Girona, playing at home, are bound to strive for a win to get off to a good start, and their fighting spirit is beyond doubt.
2. In the latest warm-up match against SSC Napoli, Christian Stuani scored two goals, demonstrating an excellent form.
3. Girona played two warm-up matches at home during the off-season and achieved two consecutive victories. Their recent home performance has been quite good.

[(Girona) Neutral]:
1. Girona's main offseason signings included the free transfer of Belgian veteran Axel Witsel, the loan acquisitions of young defenders Hugo Rincon and Vitor Reis, as well as Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Lemar on loan. While these signings represent moderate reinforcements, the departure of several key players leaves the team's competitive level in question for the new season.
2. Girona lost 2-3 to SSC Napoli in their last friendly match. They have achieved a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5 friendly matches. The team's recent form has been average.
3. Girona have scored 5 goals and conceded 6 ones in their last 5 warm-up matches. The team's offensive performance is acceptable, but their defense is not solid enough.
4. Girona won 2 of their last 4 games in AH.

[(Girona) Weakness]:
1. Girona managed only 11 wins, 8 draws and 19 losses in La Liga last season, finishing 16th and narrowly avoiding relegation. Their overall performance was far from satisfactory.

[(Rayo Vallecano) Strength]:
1. In this match, Rayo Vallecano will also go all out to defeat their opponents and secure a victorious start to the new season, with a strong will to win.
2. Jorge de Frutos has scored in the last two warm-up matches and has been in good form recently.
3. During the off-season, Rayo Vallecano signed goalkeeper Batalla, defenders Jozhua Vertrouwd and Felipe, and midfielder Gumbau, which has strengthened the team's midfield and defensive lines.
4. Rayo Vallecano achieved a record of 13 wins, 13 draws and 12 losses in La Liga last season, ultimately ranking 8th, with an overall performance that was acceptable.
5. Rayo Vallecano played five warm-up matches during the off-season and achieved a record of two wins, two draws and one loss.
6. Rayo Vallecano have achieved one win and one draw in their last two away games, showing a decent performance in recent away matches.
7. Rayo Vallecano have scored 12 goals and conceded 5 ones in their last 5 warm-up matches. The team's offensive performance is excellent, and their defensive performance is acceptable.
8. In the two league encounters last season, Rayo Vallecano achieved a record of one win and one draw, having an advantage psychologically.

[Tips]:
Girona finished only 16th in the league last season, narrowly avoiding relegation, and their overall performance was rather poor.

The team have been mediocre in recent warm-up matches, with average form.

On the other hand, last season, Rayo Vallecano finished 8th in the league, and the team's performance was acceptable.

In the five warm-up matches held during the off-season, Rayo Vallecano also achieved good results and performances.

Girona failed to earn the bookies' enough favor at home.

So Rayo Vallecano are expected to keep unbeaten in this game.

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