Rayo Vallecano v Valencia Tips

Rayo at home are always full of tempo and aggression, pressing high and turning matches into fast, chaotic battles that suit their style. Valencia travel with decent form and plenty of young talent, but they often dip when the pressure is constant and the game becomes scrappy. Rayo’s intensity at Vallecas, plus their ability to create repeat chances from wide areas, gives them the edge here

Both clubs are in middle-of-the-table positions. After ninety minutes tonight, the result could be the same: a draw. I expect a goal each, ending 1-1.

With both of these two sides in the bottom half of the league, and with there being just two places between the sides, I can see this being close. The better value bet is with the narrow away win.

Both teams have struggled for goals, scoring just twelve each in their thirteen games. This could be a close, hard-fought game with few chances, making under three goals a decent bet at 8/11.

Both teams lost 2 of the last 5 games. During that period 3 and 2 for them went over 2.5 goals so i'd like to see highscoring clash this time aswell.

Both teams lost 2 of the last 5 games. During that period 2 and 1 for them saw both to score. Both teams also scored in 5 of the last 8 h2h matches so i fancy both teams to find the net this time aswell.

When these two have met in the past, draws have been seen, without one side running away with the result. This could be the case tonight, with a goal each and shared points.

Rayo Vallecano is still on the hunt for their first La Liga win in more than a month as they take on a Valencia team that is desperately trying to avoid the relegation zone. In previous encounters, seven of their matches have ended in either a 1-0 or 1-1 scoreline. Given the stakes for both teams, I believe there will be a heightened motivation leading to plenty of goals. Ultimately, Rayo Vallecano will emerge victorious.