Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips

Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Intro

Valencia play Rayo Vallecano in what could be a defining game of their LaLiga season. They’re in the bottom places in the table, and face Rayo Vallecano, who have performed consistently well in their campaign. The two teams meet at Estadio Mestalla on Monday April 3, 2023, kick off is set for 7:00 PM. Up until matchweek 27, Ruben Baraja’s home team have taken 26 points and are 18th place. Andoni Iraola has done a far worse job, as his team is in the last place in the LaLiga table on 36 points. We’re deep inside the second half of the season, and there’s a difference in fortunes between Valencia and Rayo Vallecano in the LaLiga table. The sides are separated by 10 points and 10 places.

Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Form

After their defeat to Atletico Madrid, Valencia have won 6 points from their last five matches with a form run of L,W,L,W,L. In the meantime, Rayo Vallecano have not had the greatest form in the last five games. The draw with Girona made it 3 points from the last 5 rounds. Last 5 games at played at home show that Valencia have a fairly average points haul, taking 7 from 15. Rayo Vallecano have been in decent form away from home recently, winning 7 points in their last five matches as visitors.

Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano H2H

Valencia are looking to continue its positive H2H record against Rayo Vallecano here: for the 24 played, they have 12 victories compared to the away side’s 5. Rayo Vallecano has won just one fewer than Valencia in the last six meetings between these two.

Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Analysis

Valencia’s last match suffer a defeat. Atletico Madrid was their last opponnent. When the referee blew fulltime, the score was 0-3. With that game now a memory, Ruben Baraja’s men will narrow their focus to this week’s challenge : Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga. While facing Atletico Madrid, Valencia had 44% of ball possession. In terms of shots on goal, Valencia struck a total of 11 shots in attack while in defence conceding 13 shots to Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano drew their last match. Andoni Iraola’s men were up against Girona. At the final wistle, the score board showed 2-2. In their match against Girona, Rayo Vallecano claimed 48% of the ball. If we look at shots on goal, Rayo Vallecano had a total of 12 shots while they conceded 12 shots.

Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Odds

Taking a look at the bookmakers’ odds, the favourite for this match between Valencia and Rayo Vallecano is Valencia.