Robert Sykes
Dailysports's expert
Rayo Vallecano
Valencia
On April 19, 2025, the 32nd round of the Spanish La Liga will feature a clash between Rayo Vallecano and Valencia at the Campo de Vallecas stadium in Madrid. I believe the visitors have a good chance to earn points in this encounter.
Preview
Rayo Vallecano and Valencia approach this head-to-head with a comfortable cushion from the relegation zone: the Madrid side has an 11-point advantage, while the "Bats" have 8. However, it's too early to relax — both teams retain their tournament motivation, especially considering how close the European competition zone is. Rayo is just three points short of the seventh place, which grants a spot in the Conference League. Valencia's gap is more noticeable — 6 points, and to keep their hopes of a final surge alive, the team must collect points in every remaining round.
Valencia comes into this match in excellent form. The team is unbeaten in six consecutive games, garnering 14 points in this stretch. Strong results, stable play, and psychological resilience make Carlos Corberan's squad a dangerous opponent in any situation.
Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, is experiencing a slump. The last two matches were lost with little chance of success, and the overall statistics for the last eight rounds are just 5 points. Particularly concerning is their home form: in the last four games at their home stadium, the team has failed to secure a win. With such dynamics, competing for European spots becomes increasingly difficult.
Probable lineups
- Rayo Vallecano: Batalla, Ratziu, Lejeune, Hernandez, Pacha, Siss, Gumbau, de Frutos, Diaz, Chavarria, Garcia
- Valencia: Mamardashvili, Foulquier, Mosquera, Tarper, Gaya, Rioja, Guerra, Barrenetxea, Lopez Noguerol, Sadiq, Almeida
Match facts and H2H
- All of Valencia's recent victories have been by the narrowest of margins.
- The "both teams to score" bet has hit in Valencia's last five away games.
- Rayo Vallecano narrowly defeated Valencia 1-0 on their turf in the first round.
- In the last five head-to-head encounters at Rayo's ground, the "total over 2.5" bet has only come through once.
Prediction
Valencia is in better form and is confidently closing out the season. Rayo is in a prolonged slump, and the home-field factor does not give the team an advantage. In this match, it's logical to trust the visitors — our bet: Valencia will not lose (X2) at odds of 1.67.
