Rayo Vallecano - Valencia predictions

Though Rayo Vallecano are more likely to win this, an away win would only be slightly surprising. It’s a relatively balanced matchup, which usually means we’ll see some exciting football.

It would be a minor miracle for Valencia to win at Rayo Vallecano, and they’re likely aware of that. Though risky, such an outcome could bring solid profits thanks to the 4.24 price on most online sportsbooks.

The home team are here on the back of an unremarkable HT/FT draw at Real Oviedo. Such a result was a disappointment because most online bookmakers were optimistic about the team’s chances of winning the bout. As it stands, it’s just a missed opportunity to earn some valuable points in an away game.

Valencia are here on the back of a 1:0 victory against Levante achieved thanks to a late-game decider. Despite playing at home, the odds of them winning were set at 3.73 with top online bookmakers, so the 3 points are more than welcome.

With two almost goalless matches behind them, we’re not convinced matches in which Rayo Vallecano are playing are good for markets such as Over 5 Goals. In the interest of seeing some excitement, we hope that they’ll manage to buck the trend.

Looking over the visitors’ record in away games, it seems they don’t do well when they’re out of the comfort of their home field. They’ve recorded a worrying number of conceded goals in their previous 3 away games – more than 5, to be more precise.

With the home-field advantage on their side, Rayo Vallecano should be able to contribute 3 points towards the 1 they need to reach a better table position.

Valencia are 4 points behind a Europa League qualifying spot, and reaching it is likely their main goal for the time being. On one hand, the season is still in its early stages, leaving plenty of time to get there. On the other, this matchup against Rayo Vallecano is heavily in the home team’s favour, and the visitors will be lucky to earn even a single point.

This will no doubt be an exciting match because both squads will be able to come out in full force. No players have been sidelined due to injury or suspension, and this goes for both sides.

Our advice is to go for an Under 2.5 Goals market, though it was likely not your first instinct. While the probability is rather low compared to what you’re used to from Under 2.5 bets, it compares favourably to the 1.75 odds offered by 888Sport.