Rayo Vallecano take on the visitors Las Palmas in the round 13 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Friday, November 8th at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas (Madrid).
Rayo Vallecano finished in 17th place last season. While they were five points clear of Cádiz, the team nearest to relegation, they didn’t face a serious threat of dropping down. Nevertheless, the Madrid-based club recognized the need to step up. This season, they’ve bolstered their lineup by bringing James Rodríguez back to Spanish football. Although the Colombian star has yet to shine, Rayo has been playing solid football and achieving respectable results, especially in recent games. October saw them defeating Valladolid and Alavés, even managing to hold on with ten players from the middle of the first half against the latter. They also secured a dominant 5-0 victory in the Copa del Rey, where Samuel Eto’o’s son even scored. However, their momentum was interrupted when Villarreal postponed a fixture against them.
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Las Palmas makes a turnaround after a coaching change. The Amarillos hadn’t been in La Liga for five years, but their return in 2023 was smooth, with García Pimienta leading them to a secure 40-point season, just ahead of Rayo Vallecano. After he left for Sevilla, his replacement proved to be a poor fit. By October, with just three draws and six losses, Las Palmas found themselves at the bottom of the table. Carrion was dismissed, and Diego Martínez Peñas was brought in. The former Granada coach quickly made his mark, securing wins over Valencia and Girona. They also recorded a 7-0 Copa victory, though the opponent was a lesser-known team. However, they faced a more difficult test against Atlético, losing 2-0.
Rayo Vallecano has gone unbeaten in eight consecutive head-to-head encounters. However, in January, they lost 0-2 at home in Madrid. This match is unlikely to be high-scoring. We recommend betting on a total of under 2.5 goals.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 scored goals.
