Rayo Vallecano – Atl. Madrid : Preview & Prediction
Rayo Vallecano have been eating their heart out for a number of weeks now… After an exceptional start to the season, the Madrid club have not won in the Spanish league since the beginning of this year, recording just 2 points in the last 9 games. This catastrophic record has plunged Falcao’s club into the second half of the league table, in 13th place, and they are now only 8 points ahead of the relegation zone. Andoni Iraola’s side have failed to win at home in four games, including three defeats to Betis Sevilla (1-2) in the Copa del Rey, Osasuna (0-3) and Real Madrid (0-1), and a draw with Sevilla (1-1) last weekend. Atlético Madrid, for their part, are on an excellent run of form with four wins in their last four matches against Celta Vigo (2-0), Betis (3-1) in Andalusia, Cadiz CF (2-1) and Manchester United (1-0) in the Champions League on Tuesday. Simeone’s team has just qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Undefeated in their last 6 games, Atletico Madrid, 4th in La Liga, must consolidate their place in the Top 4 as Betis and Real Sociedad are 2 and 4 points behind.
Atletico Madrid have not lost to Rayo Vallecano in their last 11 meetings (9 wins and 2 draws).
Colchoneros have won the last 5 head-to-head meetings against Rayo Vallecano.
Atletico have won 4 in a row, including La Liga and the Champions League.
Rayo Vallecano are winless in their last 8 games (2 draws and 6 defeats).
Rayo Vallecano have not won in La Liga for 9 games.
Rayo Vallecano’s total lack of form is diametrically opposed to Atletico Madrid’s current good momentum. That is why the Colchoneros have the possibility to get a 6th win in a row against Vallecano.
Rayo Vallecano – Atl. Madrid : Betting Tips
2-3 GOALS Odds: 2.25
