Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia prediction 19.12.2023

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: Tuesday, 19th December 2023
• Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CET
• Venue: Campo de Futbol de Vallecas (Madrid)

Since their return to La Liga in 2021, Rayo Vallecano has consistently performed in the mid-table range. They are set to continue this trend after securing 20 points from the first 17 league games of the season. However, their recent performances have been less than stellar, with a single victory in their last seven matches across all competitions. In their most recent match, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Osasuna on the road. Despite coming close to a draw, the team conceded a late second-half goal, walking away without any points.

Valencia and Rayo Vallecano share a striking resemblance this season. They have both performed well for the most part, and like Valencia, Rayo Vallecano has also managed to accumulate 20 points so far. Their recent record is also similar, with Valencia only emerging victorious in one out of the last six games. The previous game saw them play an evenly matched 1-1 at home against Barcelona. Despite Barcelona dominating with an xG of 3.52 compared to Valencia’s 0.40, Valencia was fortunate enough to evade defeat.

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia pick: Under 2.5 goals

In the last three matches, Rayo Vallecano has only managed to score two goals, with all three games concluding with a maximum of two goals. Conversely, Valencia has scored three goals in their past five games. Therefore, betting on under 2.5 goals is likely the safest option for this match.