Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Betting Analysis and Prediction

Rayo Vallecano and Valencia are both in similar spots. Both have 20 points in the standings, but Valencia has a slight edge in goal differential. Over the past five matches, neither team has a win on the La Liga schedule.

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Picks

• Pick: Rayo Vallecano handicap.

Both teams will have a real sense of urgency to right the ship. While neither team is likely to compete for a spot on the European stage, anodyne making a Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia betting analysis will show that both sides would like to establish a spot in the top 10. Each team hopes to start Tuesday with a win to stab a climb up the table.

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Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Information

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia

Location of the game: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain

Date & Time: Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 1:00 P.M.

How to watch: ESPN+

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Recent Scores

Valencia leads the all-time series 13-8-5 (win-draw-loss). Rayo Vallecano lost its last La Liga match 1-0 to Osasuna. Valencia drew its last match with Barcelona.

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Betting Analysis

Rayo Vallecano may be too focused on defenses

Trying to cobble together a Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia betting analysis will show that Rayo Vallecano has done more than just struggle in league play.Rayo Vallecano hasn’t won a match in La Liga play since Oct. 22 when it beat Las Palmas 1-0.

During its last match, a 1-0 loss to Osasuna on the road, Rayo Vallecano only generated .7 xG and didn’t score. Things weren’t better in its previous home match, where Rayo Vallecano generated 1.2 xG, but were shut out at home. To improve in the La Liga standings, Rayo Vallecano must figure out how to score more goals.

Alvaro Garcia leads Rayo Vallecano with four goals. Isaac Palazon Camacho and Bebe each have two apiece.

Valencia needs a fire lit under them

Part of Valencia’s struggles to win recent matches has been matching up with two of the toughest teams in La Liga. But anyone making a Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia betting analysis will see that doesn’t tell the whole story. Valencia hasn’t won a La Liga match since beating Granada 1-0 on Nov. 5 at home.

Valencia has only won one match on the road this season and has gathered six out of a possible 27 points away from home. All teams in La Liga struggle to win matches away from home. Valencia is led in scoring by Hugo Duro, who has scored seven goals. Javier Guerra is second on the team with three goals.

Francisco Perez has been excellent at helping lead the attack and leads the team with three assists.

Updates

Oscar Trejo is questionable with a muscle injury for Rayo Vallecano. Jose Gaya will also be questionable for Valencia.

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Betting Preview

• Moneyline:La Liga betting odds show that Rayo Vallecano is +118 on the three-way moneyline. Valencia is +230 to win in regulation, while the match is +240 to end in a draw.
• Total: The over/under has been set at 2.5 goals.
• Prop Bets: Both teams to score is -118, while no is -110.

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Betting Prediction

Anyone making La Liga predictions will see Rayo Vallecano has struggled to pick up points over the past month. Rayo Vallecano has been productive this season at home. Rayo Vallecano is also playing a Valencia team that hasn’t found much success away from home.

This match will be a tight one and it could end in a draw. However, Rayo Vallecano should find a goal and defend well enough to score a narrow victory at home.

• Pick: Rayo Vallecano handicap.

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