Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano on and what time does it start? Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano will take place on Sunday 5th November, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano on in the UK? Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano in the UK? Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
REAL MADRID
It has been a very bizarre season for Real Madrid. After the loss of club captain Karim Benzema to Al Ittihad, failed pursuit of Kylian Mbappe and continued speculation over the future of Carlo Ancelotti; Los Blancos have suffered just one defeat in 14 matches across all competitions and have been quite fortuitous.
Their newest ‘galactico’, Jude Bellingham, scored a late brace to help Madrid come from behind to defeat Barcelona in Barcelona in the Clasico last weekend. He has now scored 13 goals across all competitions so far this season in 13 appearances. His goals have been decisive, often masking some fairly below par performances.
RAYO VALLECANO
Over the summer, Rayo Vallecano looked set to be heading towards a crisis. The off-field running of the club has always been something of a controversy but they then lost their manager, Andoni Iraola, as well as key players such as Fran Garcia, Alejandro Catena and Santi Comesana during the transfer window.
Despite those departures, and the fairly unconvincing appointment of Francisco, Rayo Vallecano begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting in the top-half of the table. They have suffered just two defeats in their opening 11 matches and shared a 2-2 draw at home to Real Sociedad, last weekend.
THE TEAM NEWS
REAL MADRID
Madrid have struggled with injury issues throughout the campaign and they remain with the likes of Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao unavailable, as well as Aurelien Tchouameni.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-2-1-2): Arrizabalaga; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy; Modric; Valverde, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
UNAVAILABLE: Tchouameni (Injured), Guler (Injured), Courtois (Injured), Ceballos (Injured), Militao (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Mendy (Injured)
RAYO VALLECANO
Francisco have no injury or suspension concerns for this weekend’s trip to the Bernabeu and they will be available to name an unchanged eleven.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-1-1): Dimitrievski; Balliu, Mumin, Lejeune, Espino; Palazon, Lopez, Ciss, Garcia; Trejo; de Tomas
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Real Madrid will be favourites for pretty much every game they play in La Liga; especially at home to the likes of Rayo Vallecano. Their schedule is congested with an upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Braga at the Bernabeu so could rotate and take their foot off the gas. If they do that then Rayo will go to the home of Los Blancos and attack with several attacking options more than capable of notching. Madrid are firm favourites but it could be quite entertaining on Sunday evening.
BETTING TIP: REAL MADRID TO WIN & BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
