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The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Rayo Vallecano take on Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side in an important clash at the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will be determined to win this game.
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Preview
Rayo Vallecano are in 12th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best this season. The home side edged Valencia to a narrow 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been fairly impressive over the past year. Los Blancos defeated Atalanta by a 3-2 scoreline in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Real Madrid have an excellent recent record against Rayo Vallecano and have won 22 out of the last 29 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Rayo Vallecano's three victories.
- After a run of 17 consecutive defeats against Real Madrid in La Liga, Rayo Vallecano have lost only three of their last seven such games in the competition.
- Real Madrid are winless in three of their last four matches away from home against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga - they had won 13 of the 17 such games preceding this run.
- Rayo Vallecano have lost 31 of their 42 matches against Real Madrid in La Liga - the highest number of defeats they have suffered against a single opponent in the history of the competition.
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid have blown hot and cold this season and will need to come together as a unit in the coming months. Los Blancos have excellent players in their ranks and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
Rayo Vallecano can pull off an upset on their day but have a poor historical record in this fixture. Real Madrid are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Real Madrid
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Madrid to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Rayo Vallecano to score first - Yes
