Can the hosts win and move ahead?
The Spanish league is heading toward the finish line. Matchday 36 is coming up this week, offering an opportunity for a Valencia vs. Rayo Vallecano prediction. Both teams are in the middle of the table and theoretically still have a chance at European competition.
Valencia sits in 12th place with 42 points, while Rayo Vallecano is two spots above them with one more point, putting them just two points behind seventh place—a position that would secure a Conference League qualification spot. Both teams therefore have good reason to give it their all on Thursday.
In recent years, matches between these two teams have mostly ended in draws, which aligns with the current Valencia vs. Rayo Vallecano prediction. Only one point separates the two teams, so a home win would allow Valencia to overtake their opponent.
Looking at the Valencia vs. Vallecano odds, a close match is expected. The first leg in December ended in a draw, and the teams are neck-and-neck in the standings. But despite Valencia’s home advantage, the visitors could emerge victorious.
Rayo Vallecano has been consistently picking up points for the past two months. They’ve lost only two of their last 13 league games. During this period, they also secured a spot in the Conference League final, where they will face Crystal Palace at the end of May.
In the last three matches, fewer than 2.5 goals have been scored in both teams’ games. Accordingly, bets can be placed on this market, as well as on the possibility that not both teams will score.
Valencia – Rayo Vallecano Head-to-Head Record
In their last ten head-to-head matches, there have been six draws, which aligns well with the current Valencia vs. Rayo Vallecano betting odds. Most recently, there were two consecutive draws, both 1-1.
Valencia hasn’t beaten this opponent in four games. The point earned in the first leg was quite flattering, as Rayo Vallecano created significantly more chances. That’s another reason why the team can be considered the favorite for this Thursday’s match.
Valencia – Rayo Vallecano Tip
The results from recent weeks show that the visitors have what it takes to win away at Valencia CF. Accordingly, a bet on the away win is a good option.
However, it makes sense to place the bet as a Draw No Bet, so that the stake would be refunded in the event of a draw. The hosts have lost only once in their last four games, so a draw wouldn’t be a surprise either.
Don’t expect too many goals in this match. Both teams have seen fewer than 2.5 goals in their last three consecutive games. Likewise, nine of the last ten head-to-head matches have had fewer than 2.5 goals.
A win would be important for both teams to get closer to seventh place. Rayo also has the advantage of still being in the Conference League final, so the pressure is lower.
