Real Madrid want to pull away
In La Liga, a decision in the title fight is slowly but surely looming, as Barcelona is struggling with itself and Girona has to lick its wounds after the defeat in the top game. Real Madrid are once again the winners
The Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid prediction of the bookmakers shows a favorite role for the guests. The Whites are currently gaining momentum and although they are not playing every game at the highest level, they are picking up the necessary points.
For Rayo, it will take a special performance to pose major problems for this opponent. That’s why our Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid betting tip is that the visitors will win the game.
Rayo Vallecano – Statistics & current form
Rayo Vallecano did not perform well at Mallorca last matchday, losing 2-1. Coach Francisco Rodriguez’s hosts will now be hoping for an improvement against Real Madrid. That will be necessary, as the Whites are currently back in the groove and have notched up several successes in recent weeks. Rayo, on the other hand, look rather unsettled.
The highlight of the last few games was a draw in the away game at Real Sociedad. Otherwise, they have lost five of their last six games, some of them deservedly so. 24 points from 24 games is not a reassuring result, and the cushion towards the bottom has shrunk more and more in recent weeks. Rayo Vallecano must be careful not to get sucked into the deepest relegation maelstrom.
Things are not looking particularly good for the home side in their home games in Vallecas. Rayo have only managed one win there in eleven attempts so far, and the home side have scored ten goals in their home games, which is anything but a good record. In general, the team’s offense is not looking great, scoring 21 goals and now playing against a good defense
Rayo Vallecano in crisis mood
A surprise point against Real Madrid would lift the mood considerably, but it doesn’t look like it at the moment. The Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid odds rather show that a win for the Whites is very likely. There are simply too many problems for Rayo at the moment, even defensively they have been a mess recently, although the 32 goals conceded in the whole season are still reasonably acceptable.
It would be important to develop more penetration, as Rayo Vallecano are currently one of the weaker teams in La Liga when it comes to big chances and resting balls. Of course, that takes its toll when individual mistakes keep happening. Incidentally, Girona are the next top team after Real.
Based on the signs ahead of the match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid, our prediction is that the visitors will win this game.
Predicted line-up of Rayo Vallecano:
Real Madrid – Statistics & current form
The visitors from Madrid want to maintain their current good form. Real Madrid won 1:0 at RB Leipzig during the week, after a strong 4:0 win against Girona. And they did so virtually without a central defense because Rüdiger, Alaba and Militao were all out at the same time. That just goes to show how confident the Whites are. Carlo Ancelotti also doesn’t seem to care that he can’t draw on a full squad.
Real Madrid have still only conceded one defeat in La Liga this season. The Whites are once again playing with a self-confidence that is earning the team the points it needs. There has only been one minor setback in recent games, which was the draw against Atletico Madrid in La Liga. Nevertheless, they are now five points clear of Girona.
Real Madrid therefore have everything in their own hands in the title race. The Whites will now try to extend their lead. Girona have a game at Athletic Bilbao coming up, where there is at least the potential for a slip-up. Real will be looking to get the job done and remain in a good position
Real Madrid clearly favored by the bookmakers
The Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid betting odds clearly show that the Whites are the clear favorites. However, Real Madrid must be careful not to take the game too lightly, as not all the processes are working, and Bellingham is also missing in addition to the central defenders. This is the phase of the season when maximum concentration is the be-all and end-all.
Real Madrid will once again rely on their own defense. The Whites still have the best defense in the entire league and concede very few goals. The number of big chances conceded is also at a minimum. This stability paired with immense individual class even makes you forget that the classic center forward of stature is completely absent.
The weak offense of the home side in combination with the stable defense of Real Madrid ensures that our value tip before the game Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid is that both teams will not score.
Predicted Real Madrid line-up:
Rayo Vallecano – Real Madrid head-to-head comparison / H2H result
Rayo Vallecano can almost count their victories against Real Madrid on one hand, with a total of seven wins against the Whites in 43 head-to-head meetings. Real Madrid have a clear lead with 32 wins, and the two sides have drawn four times. The first leg was a boring 0-0 draw
Rayo Vallecano – Real Madrid betting tip
Rayo Vallecano will be hoping for an outstanding day against Real Madrid. That’s what they need to get a good result. However, it is more likely that the Whites will bring their qualities to the pitch
Based on the statistics and current form, our pre-match prediction for Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid is that the visitors will win the game.
