Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips (7 December)

We thought that Valencia had found the trigger after their beautiful victory full of panache obtained against Bétis at Mestalla 4-2. But ultimately, the return to reality was difficult last weekend for the Ché club who made a mistake on the pitch in Mallorca 2-1. The results are expected fairly quickly for supporters who see their club in 19th place in LaLiga, 3 points behind Getafe, the first non-relegation team. Fortunately, as a measure of satisfaction, the Blanquinegros obtained their ticket for the 32nd finals of the Copa del Rey after drying up the amateur team of Parla 0-1 on neutral ground by a small goal. Opposite, Rayo Vallecano has been dry for 3 matches with 3 defeats including 2 worrying ones suffered at home against Las Palmas which returns in Olympic form 1-3, and last weekend, for the reception of the Basques of Athletic Bilbao 1-2.

Meanwhile, upon returning from the international break, the residents of Vallecas did not have a say on the pitch of Sevilla FC, a 1-0 defeat. If we take stock of the last 5 days, Rayo has lost 4 times for only one victory. James Rodriguez's partners have fallen back to 13th position in the elite.

The defensive sector is decimated in Valencia since Mouctar Diakhaby (not an appearance this season), Correia (ruptured cruciate ligaments, end of season), Foulquier (potential starter), and Caufriez are all on the flank. As a bonus, striker Rafa Mir, caught by the patrol by the courts at the start of the season, now sees his season deteriorate with an injury. The important Pepelu, Duro, Almeida, Canos, and even Javi Guerra, and the scorer against Mallorca on the penalty spot, Luis Rioja will be at the coach's disposal for this game.  For its part, Rayo Vallecano will probably leave striker Raul de Tomas on the tarmac due to injury.

For the rest, the group should be complete, like last weekend against Athletic with in particular a major return, that of Unai Lopez (suspended for an exclusion last weekend). Note that the now naturalized Angolan Nteka slammed his first pawn of the season against Bilbao, while Camello (2 goals), and Isi Palazon (1 goal, 1 assist) are still disappointing. The James Rodriguez case is starting to generate a lot of ink, he who still plays so little.