Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia prediction 19.12.2023

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: Tuesday, 19th December 2023
• Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CET
• Venue: Campo de Futbol de Vallecas (Madrid)

Rayo Vallecano have been a stable mid-table La Liga team since they returned in 2021. Rayo Vallecano are on course for another similar season after they collected 20 points in the first 17 league matches. Still, lately, they are far from impressive with only one win in the last seven games in all competitions. In the previous match, Rayo Vallecano lost 1-0 on the road against Osasuna. Guests were close to avoiding defeat, but they allowed a goal late in the second half and stayed empty-handed. 

Valencia are similar to Rayo Vallecano this season. Most of the time, they were good, so, like their next opponent, Valencia, they have collected 20 points so far. Valencia won only one of the last six matches, so that is another similarity. In the previous game, they played 1-1 at home against Barcelona. Guests dominated as they had xG of 3.52, while the home team had only 0.40, but Valencia was still lucky enough to avoid defeat. 

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia pick: Under 2.5 goals

Rayo Vallecano scored only two goals in the last three matches. Also all three games finished with two or fewer goals. On the other hand, Valencia scored three goals in the previous five games. Under 2.5 goals should be the best betting option for this tie.