Real Madrid return to La Liga action this weekend as they host city rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu. Here’s our preview of the Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano match.
Los Blancos are firmly in the title race, sitting just one point behind leaders Barcelona, while Rayo Vallecano arrive in the capital fighting for survival, only a point above the relegation zone.
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Betting Preview for Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano
● Venue: Santiago Bernabéu
● Date: Sunday
● Time: 21:00 CET
● Teams to play: Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano
● Odds as provided by 1XBet
Betting On Real Madrid
● 1XBet Spread: -1.5
● 1XBet Moneyline: 1.30
● 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
Real Madrid come into this match off a disappointing European outing, suffering a 4-2 defeat away to Benfica in the Champions League. Despite the loss, Kylian Mbappé continued his blistering form, scoring his seventh goal in just four matches.
Domestically, Carlo Ancelotti’s men are in fine shape, having won their last five La Liga games. That run has put them firmly in contention to go top this weekend, depending on Barcelona’s result.
However, defensive frailties remain a concern. Real have struggled to keep clean sheets, particularly in derby matches, and Rayo have often found ways to frustrate them in recent seasons.
Betting On Rayo Vallecano
● 1XBet Spread: +1.5
● 1XBet Moneyline: 7.50
● 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
Rayo Vallecano arrive at the Bernabéu under pressure after losing their last three league matches. Their most recent outing ended in a 3-1 home defeat to Osasuna, extending their run without a clean sheet to seven games.
Defensive issues have plagued the visitors, who have conceded eight goals across their last three fixtures. Despite this, Rayo have a habit of raising their level against Real Madrid, holding them to a 0-0 draw earlier in the season.
They have avoided defeat in five of the last seven meetings with Los Blancos, and with survival at stake, Rayo are expected to play on the front foot rather than sit back.
MatchPlug Prediction for Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid are clear favorites, especially at home, but Rayo Vallecano’s desperation for points and strong recent head-to-head record suggest this won’t be straightforward.
With Real’s attacking firepower and defensive vulnerabilities, combined with Rayo’s need to push forward, this derby has all the ingredients for goals at both ends.
Final Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
