Valencia – Rayo Vallecano : Preview & Prediction
Valencia, stuck in the soft underbelly of the standings, hopes to win a victory to integrate the first half and get closer to 2 units of a Rayo Vallecano who shines in a 6th place. The Valencian club has not lost in the league for 3 days, obtaining 5 points out of 9 at stake against Villareal (2-0), in front of Atlético Madrid (3-3) and on the field of Real Sociedad (0 -0) last weekend. Hanging on 2 Top 4 teams, José Bordalas’ proteges are confident and ready to knock down the 6th in Liga while for the time being, only Real Madrid have won at Mestalla (2-1) in September. Rayo Vallecano has gleaned only 4 points in the last three days against Celta Vigo (0-0), on the lawn of Real Madrid (2-1 defeat) and against Mallorca (3-1) on November 22. Fearsome at home (6 wins and 1 draw), Rayo Vallecano is very disappointing away from home and the latter has just aligned 3 losses in his last 3 trips to Osasuna (1-0), on the lawn of Betis Sevilla (3-2) and on Real Madrid (2-1). A 4th failure in a row on opposing land is quite possible.
Valencia FC have been undefeated for 4 meetings at Mestalla.
Vallecano is on a running 3-game losing streak on the road.
Valencia has not lost at home against Vallecano since 5 duels (3 wins and 2 draws).
Valencia suffered only 1 loss in its lair.
Valencia has won only once in his 7 trips to La Liga.
Valencia should take in default this formation of Rayo Vallecano which has already lost 5 times in 7 trips. The locals are determined to add a 4th victory to Mestalla.
Valencia – Rayo Vallecano : Betting Tips
Valencia – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
