Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia prediction and betting tips on December 19, 2023
Within the 18th round of La Liga, Rayo Vallecano will host Valencia. Our site's analysts have prepared a forecast for this match.
Rayo Vallecano
The season started with promise for the giants, and dreams of a European competition spot were conceivable. However, the lack of stability over the distance has become evident. Currently, the team stands 11th in the league table and has been without a victory for a considerable period, trailing the top six by a significant 10 points. In the last round, Rayo Vallecano suffered a 0-1 defeat to Osasuna away, a bitter loss as the lone goal was conceded in the 90+5th minute, with a draw being a justifiable outcome. One player will miss the upcoming battle due to injury.
Valencia
The "Bats" are positioned 10th in the championship, only ahead of their upcoming opponent based on additional indicators. The team occasionally displays decent football but is currently enduring a prolonged winless streak. In the last round, Valencia held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw at home, aided by some fortune. Barcelona's expected goals coefficient was only 0.4, compared to the opponent's 3.52. The club faces two personnel losses ahead of this confrontation.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
• Valencia has not defeated the giants in five consecutive matches, with two losses and three draws.
• Rayo Vallecano has not won in seven consecutive La Liga matches, with the last victory occurring two months ago.
• Valencia is on a five-match winless streak in the league.
Forecast
Bookmakers offer attractive odds for this match, but predicting the outcome is not straightforward. Both teams enter this encounter with the same number of points, presenting a good opportunity to overcome a direct competitor. Expecting a low-scoring affair from these opponents, we agree with the bookmakers and place our bet on a total of under 2.5 goals.