Rayo Vallecano – Leganes : Preview & Prediction
Rayo Vallecano and Leganes face at Estadio de Vallecas, in a match for the Liga Adelante (Access Play‑offs – Semifinals). At this stadium, the history of direct clashes is favorable to the visiting team, which has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 5 matches. However, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 10‑05‑2021, in a match for the Liga Adelante that ended in a draw by (1‑1). The goals of the match were scored by O. Trejo (58′ ), for Rayo Vallecano, and by M. de la Fuente (13′ ), for Leganes. In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
The home team comes to this stage of the Liga Adelante (Access Play‑offs – Semifinals) after having finished the previous stage in 6th place, with 67 points won. Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in away matches; against 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 home matches for the league, Rayo Vallecano has a record of 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, having won 12 points out of 30 possible. In their home league matches, the most frequent scorer at half-time was 0‑0 (8 out of 21 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 42 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 22 times and have only turned the score around in 6 times.
Rayo Valleano comes for this game after a defeat, by 0-1, against CD Lugo, in a game referring to the last round of the regular phase of the SmartBank League. The only goal of the match was scored by Manu Barreiro, in the forty-three minutes.
The team led by Andoni Iraola should play a 4-3-3 formation, prioritizing defensive organization and counterattacks, mainly through the side aisles. The three most advanced players on the field, responsible for making the Leganes defenders hair stand on end, are Yacine Qasmi, Álvaro García and Isi Palazón. In turn, the central corridor must be formed by Óscar Trejo, Óscar Valentín and Santi Comesaña. For this game, the home team coach can count on all units.
The away team comes to this stage of the Liga Adelante (Access Play‑offs – Semifinals) after having finished the previous stage in the 4th place, with 70 points won. This is a stronger team when they play at their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in their stadium. In the championship, Leganes won 15 points out of a possible 30, after 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 games they played as a visitor. In away matches in the league, the most frequent result at the end of the first 45′ was 0‑0, which was verified in 10 of the 21 matches. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 42 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 14 times and have only turned the score around 3 times.
Leganés starts this game with a quiet victory, by 0-5, against Real Zaragoza, in a game of the 42nd round of the SmartBank League. Juan Muñoz was the great figure in the game by contributing two goals to his team’s victory. The other goals were scored by Miguel de la Fuente, Kevin Bua and Rubén Pardo.
In this game against Rayo Vallecano, coach Asier Garitano must keep the team in a 4-4-2 to promote supported football. Miguel de la Fuente and Juan Muñoz should be the visiting team’s offensive references. As far as the midfield is concerned, it should be formed by Kevin Bua, Rubén Pérez, Luis Perea and Rober Ibáñez. The Leganés coach cannot count on left-back Daniel Lasure, due to physical problems.
Rayo Vallecano – Leganes : Betting Tips
Rayo Vallecano – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
