Rayo Vallecano welcome Real Madrid to the Vallecas on Saturday afternoon as they hope to get a surprise result in their quest to avoid relegation to the Segunda.
Rayo Vallecano Betting News
Rayo Vallecano face the mammoth task of fending off against the in-form Real Madrid this Saturday, with the relegation zone too close for comfort.
Five points separate Rayo from the relegation zone, but with loss likely this Saturday, it could be a lot closer by the end of the weekend.
Last time out Rayo took on Malaga away from home, and were impressive in getting a 1-1 draw. Of the past 18 points available Rayo have accrued an impressive nine.
Rayo manager Paco Jemez will be unable to field Diego Llorente as he faces his parent club. Elsewhere, Ze Castro and Jose Angel Crespo both have knocks, but the later is expected to start and partner Antonio Amaya at centre-back.
Notably, Raul Baena also has a knock, but is expected to start, while Miku should be a lone striker in the absence of the injured Javi Guerra.
Real Madrid Betting News
Real Madrid have clawed their way back into a title race which seemed little more than a pipe dream only several weeks previously.
Los Blanco are now just one point behind FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Last time out Real took on Villarreal at home, dispatching of the Yellow Submarine 3-0.
That victory extended their winning run to seven consecutive La Liga matches. Notably, Real Madrid have won their last 12 matches against Rayo Vallecano in all competitions.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane will be without his midfield lynchpin Casemiro due to suspension, after picking up a yellow card late on against Villarreal in the week.
Toni Kroos should sit at the base of the midfield as a result, with James and Isco battling it out to partner Luka Modric ahead of him.
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Match Prediction
Rayo have lost just one of their last five top-flight games, recording back-to-back home wins against Villarreal and Getafe in the process. However, Paco Jemez’s men have only managed to keep one clean sheet during the same run of fixtures.
Real Madrid have netted 15 goals in their last four matches in all competitions, and should win comfortably this weekend.
