Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid
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In the final match of Saturday's La Liga action, Real Madrid will face Rayo Vallecano away from home. The game kicks off at 21:00 CET, and here’s a breakdown of the match along with a suggested bet on the winner.
Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid: Match facts and head-to-head stats
- Both Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid have won their last two matches.
- Rayo has lost their last two home games, while Real Madrid has won their last two away games.
- Rayo has scored at least once in their last seven home matches. Real Madrid is on a four-match scoring streak.
- Real Madrid scores more than 1.5 goals per game in 95% of their matches and over 2.5 goals in 59% of games.
- Real scores in both halves in 32% of matches and has kept clean sheets in 36% of games.
- In 86% of Rayo’s home games, both teams score, compared to 55% of Real Madrid’s away games.
- The last two meetings between these teams ended in draws. In their last five encounters, Real Madrid has won twice, Rayo once, and two ended level.
Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid: Match preview
Rayo is currently mid-table after securing a 1-0 victory over Valencia in their last outing, bringing their points tally to 19 from 15 matches. However, their goal difference remains negative at 15:16, and they trail the sixth spot by five points. Although they have the potential to fight for a European spot, their inconsistency has been a problem. In their last five league matches, Rayo has won twice and lost three times.
Real Madrid has also struggled with consistency, losing twice in their last five matches, including one defeat in La Liga. However, they bounced back with a convincing 3-0 win over Girona in their last league outing. With Barcelona faltering, Real Madrid has returned to the title race, currently sitting on 36 points after 16 games, just two points behind the top spot. Additionally, they have a game in hand, making them leaders in terms of potential points. Although they defeated Atalanta in the Champions League midweek, the victory came at a cost as Kylian Mbappé picked up an injury and will miss this match. On the bright side, Vinícius Jr. has returned to action, providing a significant boost.
Probable lineups
- Rayo Vallecano: Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Mumin, Chavarría; Siss, Valentín; De Frutos, Palazón, A. García; Nteka
- Real Madrid: Courtois; Vázquez, Tchouaméni, Rüdiger, F. García; Ceballos, Valverde; Brahim, Bellingham, Vinícius; Rodrygo
Prediction
After their defeat to Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid has registered back-to-back wins and seems to be regaining form. Meanwhile, Rayo remains inconsistent, making it difficult to see them taking points off Real Madrid. My bet is on a Real Madrid win with odds of 1.6.
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