Levante vs Rayo Vallecano Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
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These are two sides that had been tipped up to be in the relegation battle and it is a good opportunity for both of them to get a key win under their belts in Valencia this weekend.
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Levante preview: Steady Levante
Levante begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting firmly in the middle-of-the-table, following their promotion to La Liga last season, with a couple of victories and a couple of draws in their opening eight matches.
That perhaps doesn’t befit the performance level of Levante, with the hosts having played well throughout the campaign. They most recently easily defeated Real Oviedo by two goals to nil in Asturias a couple of weeks ago.
Rayo Vallecano preview: Difficulties for Rayo
Last season, with Inigo Perez and his extremely aggressive and intense style of football, Rayo Vallecano punched well above their weight to finish eighth and qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League.
However, as they balance European and domestic commitments, Rayo have been unconvincing this season, but they got themselves a much-needed victory against Real Sociedad in the Basque Country a couple of weeks ago.
Levante team news: Nothing fresh
There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Levante to deal with this weekend as defender Alan Matturro is edging his way back to full fitness this weekend.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Ryan; Toljan, Matias Moreno, Dela, Manu Sanchez; Carlos Alvarez, Kervin Arriaga, Unai Vencedor, Brugui; Eyong, Ivan Romero
Unavailable:
Questionable: Matturro (Injured)
Rayo Vallecano team news: Sergio Camello suspended
Rayo striker Sergio Camello is missing through suspension for this weekend’s trip to Valencia. They are also dealing with Luiz Felipe, who is an injury doubt due to a hamstring issue.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Augusto Batalla; Ratiu, Ciss, Lejeune, Pep Chavarria; Unai Lopez, Oscar Valentin; Jorge de Frutos, Isi Palazon, Alvaro Garcia; Alemao
Unavailable: Mumin (Injured), Sergio Camello (Suspended)
Questionable: Luiz Felipe (Injured)
Levante vs Rayo Vallecano prediction
Having gained promotion playing a more proactive style of football, Levante, like regional rivals Elche, have continued to try and play that way in the top-flight. The home team, with home advantage, will seek to try and get themselves on the front foot against one of the best teams at exploiting space in behind in Spain and so a good watch for the neutral would be expected at Estadio Ciutat de Valencia.
Levante vs Rayo Vallecano tip: Both teams to score
