On Saturday afternoon, Rayo Vallecano and Getafe at Estadio de Vallecas in a game that could be key to the home team’s chances of moving away from La Liga’s relegation zone.
Rayo held in a relegation clash against CeltaThe home team drew 0-0 at relegation rivals Celta Vigo last time out, which means that Rayo has now won just one of their previous 11 games in the Spanish top-flight.
However, Inigo Perez’s team are showing signs of improvement, as they have taken four points from their last two La Liga games, having kept back-to-back clean sheets.
The recent results have kept Rayo in 16th place in the table, five points clear of the relegation zone.
Rayo is unbeaten in their last three home games in the Spanish top flight. However, a 2-0 home win over Real Betis in their previous home Liga match ended an 11-game winless run at Vallecas.
Getafe suffer disappointing loss against SevillaThe visitors suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Sevilla last time out, which means that the club from the Spanish capital have won just one of their previous six games.
Getafe’s recent matches in the Spanish top flight have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in their last three outings.
Their recent poor results have proven fatal to any hope of mounting an outside challenge for a European spot.
Jose Bordalas’ team has found away wins hard to come by in La Liga lately, as they are winless in their last six matches on their travels.
Their recent away games in the Spanish top flight have been low-scoring, as three of their last four games on their travels have produced under 2.5 goals.
What am I backing?Rayo’s recent form has improved recently, while Getafe are struggling for results. I can see this being a low-scoring clash, so I am backing under 2.5 goals scored.
