Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 23/05/2023, 23:17  by Daniel Ngulu in LaLiga Predictions

Third placed Real Madrid will aim to avoid a third straight defeat when they host Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. After straight away losses, Real Madrid will be happy to host this clash, against 11th placed Rayo. It has been torrid for Real Madrid in the past few weeks, exiting the Champions League and the recent loss to Valencia. They’ve also failed to score in the last two matches, and conceded five goals. Real Madrid will be glad to be at home again after four straight away defeats. Their last outing was marred with controversy after alleged racist abuse aimed at Vinicius Jr, who was later sent off. Los Blancos will want a more comfortable game this time. They have three straight home league wins and should be comfortable here. In four of their last five home league games, they scored two or more goals.

Rayo Vallecano won this encounter 3-2 in the first meeting in the league this season. That was their second win in seven matches against Real Madrid and they will be keen to add on to it. It hasn’t been a comfortable run for them though; they have three losses in the last four matches. This season, Rayo have beaten Real Madrid and Barcelona, but they aren’t in that form coming here. Their 2-1 loss to Espanyol last time out marked a fifth straight game without a clean sheet. However, they’ve failed to score in just one of the five matches – a 4-0 thumping by relegated Elche. Away from home, Rayo have no win in seven matches, losing five. In four of five away league matches, Rayo have conceded two or more goals.