The Matchday 23 clash in La Liga between Rayo Vallecano and Valladolid will take place on February 7 at the Campo de Vallecas Stadium in Madrid. Rayo Vallecano vs. Valladolid: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rayo Vallecano
The Madrid side has achieved two consecutive victories in the league for the first time this season. They first defeated Girona at home (2:1), followed by an away win against Leganes (1:0). Notably, Iñigo Pérez's team is on an eight-match unbeaten streak in La Liga, with four wins and four draws. This successful run has lifted Rayo Vallecano to sixth place.
Forward Randy Nteka will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score of Rayo Vallecano's last six matches in La Liga.
- At least two goals have been scored in 6 of the club's last 7 league games.
- In the last nine La Liga matches, the Madrid side has only lost once in the first half (3 wins and 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1)
Augusto Batalla – Florian Lejeune, Andrei Ratiu, Pep Chavarria, Abdul Mumin – Pathé Ciss, Unai López – Jorge de Frutos, Isi Palazón, Álvaro García – Randy Nteka.
Valladolid
Valladolid approaches the upcoming match with a three-game losing streak in La Liga. The club lost at home to Real Madrid (0:3) and away to Espanyol (1:2) and Villarreal (1:5). Notably, they have conceded at least five goals in a league match for the third time this season. Unsurprisingly, their defense is the worst in La Liga, with 47 goals conceded. Diego Cocca's side is at the bottom of the table, eight points adrift of the safe 17th place.
- The club has suffered 7 defeats in their last 9 La Liga matches.
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 7 of their last 9 league games.
- Valladolid has not won the first half in their last 14 away matches in La Liga (7 draws and 7 defeats).
Predicted lineup for Valladolid (4-3-3)
Karl Hein – Javi Sánchez, Luis Pérez, Lucas Rosa, David Torres – Chuki, Stanko Jurić, Selim Amallah – Marcos André, Anuar Tuhami, Mamadou Sylla.
Rayo Vallecano vs. Valladolid: Match Prediction
The Madrid side is in excellent form. The team is unbeaten in eight consecutive matches, a feat not achieved in the league since November 2023. They are sixth, a position that qualifies them for the Conference League, while they have a chance to move up to fifth, being five points behind. Notably, in their last three home matches in La Liga, Rayo Vallecano defeated Celta and Girona and drew with Real Madrid in a high-scoring match.
Valladolid struggles significantly on the road. In their last 15 away matches in La Liga, the club has suffered 13 defeats (1 win and 1 draw). Moreover, they have conceded at least two goals in 10 of their last 11 away league games. Additionally, it's worth mentioning that the Madrid side has defeated Valladolid in their last three league encounters.
My prediction – Victory for Rayo Vallecano
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