On Wednesday evening, Rayo Vallecano will look to secure their La Liga status when they welcome already relegated Granada to the Vallecas.
Rayo Vallecano within touching distance of safetyDespite some recent questionable form in La Liga, Rayo Vallecano is close to securing their top-flight status in the Spanish top flight. With just three rounds of games remaining, Inigo Perez’s team is six points clear of 18th-place Cadiz, so another point should be enough to secure La Liga football for next season.
Recent form has hindered their chances of securing safety, as a 0-0 draw at Valencia last time out means that Rayo has failed to win in three La Liga outings. However, the draw at least ended a short two-game losing run in the Spanish top flight.
A lack of goals has recently been a significant concern for Rayo, as they have failed to score in five of their last six matches in La Liga.
Rayo's recent home record in the Spanish top flight has been inconsistent. Their last home game, a 1-0 defeat against Almeria, ended a five-match unbeaten run on home soil.
Granada looking to end a short losing streakThe visitors are in 19th place in the Primera Division table, having already suffered relegation to the Segunda.
A 4-0 home defeat against Real Madrid means that they have suffered back-to-back Liga defeats. They have also won just one of their last four games in the Spanish top flight.
Their recent La Liga games have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last three outings.
Unsurprisingly, considering their position in La Liga, Granada’s recent away record is woeful. They are winless in their last 18 away games in the Spanish top-flight, having suffered 15 defeats and picked up just three draws.
Their recent away games have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in three of their last four matches.
What am I backing?This is likely to be a cagey and close encounter. It seems like it could be low-scoring, so the bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals scored.
