The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Rayo Vallecano lock horns with Valencia in a crucial encounter at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will need to be at their best in this match.
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Preview
Rayo Vallecano are in 13th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side defeated Unionistas by a narrow 3-2 scoreline in the Copa del Rey this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Valencia, on the other hand, are in 19th place in the league table and have struggled this season. Los Che eased past Ejea by a 3-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Valencia have a good recent record against Rayo Vallecano and have won 14 out of the last 28 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Rayo Vallecano's five victories.
- Valencia have won only two of their 13 matches in La Liga so far this season - the joint-lowest tally of victories in the top flight.
- Valencia have conceded at least one goal in each of their last four matches in La Liga, with their previous clean sheet coming in a 0-0 stalemate against Leganes last month.
- Rayo Vallecano have conceded at least one goal in each of their last four matches in all competitions, with their previous clean sheet coming in a 5-0 victory against Villamuriel in the Copa del Rey last month.
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Rayo Vallecano have shown glimpses of their ability this season but are yet to secure a good run of results. The likes of Randy Nteka and Isi Palazon can make an impact on their day and will need to be at their best this weekend.
Valencia have been in abysmal form this season and are in desperate need of a resurgence. Rayo Vallecano are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Valencia 0-1 Rayo Vallecano
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Rayo Vallecano to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Rayo Vallecano to keep a clean sheet - Yes