Relegation battlers Rayo Vallecano will welcome champions Barcelona to the Estadio del Rayo Vallecano on Thursday night and the match should prove to be an interesting encounter.
Rayo Vallecano Match Betting News
Rayo Vallecano have endured a disappointing season so far and currently find themselves in a battle to avoid the drop.
While Vallecano have not been terrible, they have simply found it very difficult to earn victories and this can be evidenced by the fact that Los Franjirrojos have incredibly drawn five of their last seven matches with an identical 2-2 score line.
Heading into midweek though, manager Paco Jémez will surely be happy with another 2-2 draw as they prepare to square off against a rampant Barcelona side who simply look untouchable at the moment.
Javi Guerra, Jozabed, Pablo Hernandez, Diego Llorente, Bebé, Miku, Quini, David Cobeno, Tono, Razvan Rat and Patrick Ebert head the long line of injury concerns for Vallecano for the clash.
Barcelona Match Betting News
Barcelona extended their winning run in La Liga to nine matches following a hard fought 2-1 victory over Sevilla during the weekend and it seems just a matter of time before the Catalan giants reclaim their crown this season.
Luis Enrique’s men now prepare to square off against relegation battlers Rayo Vallecano this weekend and although the Catalan giants are overwhelming favourites on paper heading into the clash, they might well be handed a challenge by the strugglers on the night.
Rafinha is the only injury concern for Barcelona ahead of the game and Enrique should once again be able to put out his strongest lineup for the clash.
Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Match Prediction
Barcelona have claimed ten consecutive victories over Rayo Vallecano and it would be a humungous upset if the champions are unable to claim the three points on Wednesday night as well.
Rayo Vallecano do provide a lot of entertainment value though and although Barcelona are expected to win, the neutrals should expect an open and attacking style of play from both sets of teams during the clash.
