Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid will come up against each other in Madrid on matchday 25 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Spanish La Liga.
Date: 18/02/2024
Time: 14:00
Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas
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We predict Real Madrid to win 2-0. Rayo Vallecano are in poor form, with four defeats in their last five La Liga matches, while Madrid are in top form, with four wins and one draw in their last five league matches.
There’s a huge chance Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid will end with under 2.5 goals, as Rayo Vallecano are averaging 2.20 goals per game, and Madrid 2.79 goals per game. Plus, the last time both teams met, it ended in a goalless draw.
Rayo Vallecano are in disturbing form, having lost four and drawn one of their last five La Liga matches. Their recent poor form sees them fighting to remain in the top flight, as they currently occupy the 14th position with 24 points, 7 points off the relegation zone, after 24 matches.
Real Madrid are on the right path to winning the La Liga title this season, having won four and drawn one of their last five league matches. The Whites beat second-placed Girona 4-0 last time out and will want to maintain their momentum when they face Rayo on Sunday. Real are at the top of the table with 61 points.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Rayo Vallecano: Dimitrievski, Espino, Lejeume, Mumin, Balliu, Ciss, Valentin, Garcia, Perez, Palazon, Camello
Real Madrid: Lunin, Mendy, Nacho, Tchouameni, Carvajal, Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos, Vinicius Jr., Diaz, Rodrygo