Mallorca vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips (20 October)

Although they could fall into line in the coming weeks, the Mallorcans are allowing themselves to dream by being near the top of the table and in 7th place at the start of this day. It must be said that the residents of La Palma are doing like bosses, notably recording a series of 3 victories in a row obtained against Real Sociedad 1-0, Bétis 1-2 and Valladolid 1-2. But just before the break, while hoping to pass the power four, the RCD finally fell on the lawn of the Catalan promotion, Espanyol Barcelona 2-1. Rayo Vallecano also impresses its little people by being undefeated for 5 matches in the elite for a record of 2 successes obtained against Osasuna at home 3-1 and just before the break on the field of Real Valladolid 1-2 and 3 sharing points with Leganes 1-1, on the lawn of Girona 0-0, and for the reception of Atlético Madrid 1-1.

Finally, on an overall level, there are only 2 defeats to the evening visitors' credit after the first 9 days. In the standings, Rayo is just behind the Mallorcans with a small point less. 

Mallorca must still cope without its robust striker Vedat Muriqi who is injured like rookie Asano who was not called up for Japan for the break. We can also point out the injury of Van der Heyden and the long-term injured Llabres (not yet an appearance this season). The Mallorcans can, however, count on the Canadian international Larin (1 goal, 2 assists in the league this season), on Dani Rodriguez (2 goals, 2 assists) and on Prats (6 goals last year, 1 for the moment ).

Within Rayo, Pep Chavarria (important in the rotation), Espino and Mendez (absent from the match sheets for several months now) will be out for this trip to La Palma. On the other hand, we note the presence of offensive boys like Isi Palazon, Sergio Camello and above all, the flagship recruit, James Rodriguez (MVP of the last Copa America).