Rayo Vallecano take on the visitors Valladolid in the round 23 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Friday, February 7th at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas (Madrid).
Rayo Vallecano has made strides this season. The Bees have managed to stay afloat in La Liga for several seasons now. Last season, they narrowly avoided relegation, finishing in a precarious 17th place. However, with 38 points—five more than neighboring Cádiz—there was never a full-blown relegation battle. This season, though, it's clear that Iñigo Pérez has managed to improve his squad's performance. While they were knocked out of the Copa del Rey, they fell to a strong Real Sociedad side, which isn’t a bad look. That loss marked their first defeat since early December, and in the league, they’ve steadily picked up points, climbing into the upper, European spots of the table. In their last match, they edged out Leganés 1-0, maintaining their upward momentum. With consistent form and solid defensive displays, Rayo looks poised to challenge for a top-half finish.
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Real Valladolid, under Ronaldo's ownership, continue to bounce between La Liga and the Segunda División. In the 2023/24 season, this pattern worked in their favor as they finished second in the Segunda, securing an immediate return to the top flight. However, it’s becoming clear that the club still isn’t fully prepared to compete for survival in La Liga. They've mostly hovered around mid-table, occasionally pulling off surprise results. In January, under new manager Diego Cocca, they managed a 1-0 win over Real Betis. But that momentum was short-lived, as they suffered a 0-3 thrashing at home to Real Madrid, followed by a disappointing 1-2 defeat to potential relegation rivals Espanyol. February didn’t start any better, with a heavy 5-1 loss to an ambitious Villarreal side. Inconsistency and defensive frailties continue to plague Valladolid, making their survival hopes uncertain.
Rayo Vallecano has won all three of their most recent official meetings with Valladolid, including their clash in October. The stronger side is playing at home. The most straightforward bet seems to be on the home team with a -1.0 goal handicap.
Prediction for the match: Rayo Vallecano to win with -1.0 handicap.
