Rayo Vallecano - Las Palmas predictions

Rayo Vallecano are firm favourites in this matchup, and backing them may offer surprising betting value. It’s a very safe bet, though we suppose an upset is not outside the realm of possibility. We wouldn’t count on Las Palmas winning, though.

At 4.89 betting odds, an away win would be a huge surprise and we’re positive Las Palmas are well aware of it themselves.

All things considered, Rayo Vallecano will have been happy with their previous La Liga result. They had a tough trip where everyone predicted they would end up coming from bleeding but Rayo Vallecano held their ground both in the first and the second half to earn a point in a Villarreal HT/FT Draw.

In the previous round, Las Palmas played a completely one-sided matchup against Atlético Madrid, who also had the advantage of playing at home. With all that in mind, the HT/FT home win with a 2:0 goal difference is not all that strange.

The home team for this match is on a bit of a trend – a boring one, at that. Their previous 2 La Liga games ended with less than 2 goals.

Our confidence that Las Palmas will manage to hold their composure in an away game is shaky. They have over 5 concessions on record in their latest 3 visiting games alone.

The start of the season has not exactly been ideal for Rayo Vallecano so far. Currently in 9th place at the table, there’s a long road ahead of them if they want to end the season on a high note. Admittedly, though, they’ll have plenty of chances to move up, starting with their clash with Las Palmas.

The away team’s position is looking harder with each passing round, although the fact that there are plenty of rounds to go is their saving grace. Firstly, they’re in the relegation zone and they’ll need 0 points to get out. Moreover, Rayo Vallecano will be an exceedingly difficult opponent to play against, so earning even a single point is no easy feat.

The betting odds are clearly in the hosts’ favour, but one head-to-head records tell a slightly different story. They suffered a harsh defeat by Las Palmas in the previous season, so their position as favourites is not as sound as it might seem.

Fortunately, both teams will have a complete lineup this Friday, with no players out due to injury or suspension.

This is a solid match for those that like betting on longshots. Our advice is to pick Draw/Home on the Half Time/Full Time market. The probability of winning is not that high if we’re being honest, but it’s the best offer if you’re shooting for betting value.