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Sparks will fly as two Madrid-based sides battle for three valuable points in the ninth round of La Liga at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Monday.
Getafe have had a disappointing run of results in recent weeks and will be eyeing a return to winning ways.
Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, are still in search of their first away win of the season.
Read our Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano key stats
- Rayo Vallecano are unbeaten in their last 11 meetings with Getafe.
- Nine consecutive clashes between these teams have gone below the 2.5-goal line.
- Rayo Vallecano's last seven games have all featured goals at both ends.
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano preview: Getafe's struggles to continue?
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano — Tale of the Tape
| Getafe | vs | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| 14th | Position | 13th |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 4 | Goals For | 11 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 16 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 7th | Home / Away Rank | 17th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Getafe needed a late equaliser from Nemanja Gudelj to salvage a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Conference League opener at Universitatea Craiova on Thursday.
Although Jose Bordalas' troops failed to claim all the spoils, it is worth mentioning that it was the first time they avoided defeat on the road across all competitions this season.
Conversely, the hosts remain formidable at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, having not lost at their home ground in all competitions so far this term.
Despite sitting 14th in La Liga with eight points from eight matches, Getafe are dangerously close to the drop, holding a fragile one-point cushion over 18th-placed Elche.
Christantus Uche(cruciate ligament) and Zaid Romero (muscle) are both confirmed out, while Orel Mangala, Ramon Terrats, Ivan Azon, and Enes Unal will all need late fitness tests to determine their availability for this clash.
On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano's last league encounter with Athletic Bilbao was suspended due to disruptive fan protests and pitch disruptions at the Estadio de Vallecas, with an official reschedule date yet to be confirmed by La Liga.
The visitors share a remarkably similar record to Getafe, as they remain unbeaten at home but are winless on their travels so far this campaign. They sit just one spot above their city rivals in 13th place, tied on eight points.
Moreover, Benat San Jose's troops have had an excellent track record against their hosts in recent years, as they are undefeated in 11 consecutive skirmishes between these outfits (W4, D7).
Rayo remain without first-choice goalkeeper Augusto Batalla, who is out long-term with a broken leg. Luiz Felipe (cruciate ligament) and Andrei Ratiu (muscle injury) are also sidelined, with the latter expected to make a full recovery later this month.
Sergio Camello has been in sensational form for the visitors, tallying seven goals and an assist across seven La Liga appearances this season. The 25-year-old has scored almost twice as many goals on his own as Getafe have managed as a team, with the hosts currently sharing the joint-worst attacking output in La Liga, having found the net just four times.
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano form guide & betting tips
| Getafe | vs | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
D
D
L
W
L
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La Liga Form |
L
W
L
W
D
|
| 5 | Points | 7 |
| 12th | Form Table | 10th |
| 3 | Goals For | 7 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 8 |
D
L
W
L
D
|
Form (All Comps) |
L
W
L
W
D
|
Whispers Predicts: Getafe 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
Priced at 17/10 (2.70), Rayo Vallecano are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this clash.
Although Getafe are unbeaten at home this season, they have not beaten Rayo Vallecano in six years. Keeping in mind that seven of the last 11 H2Hs ended in stalemates, we believe the spoils will be shared between these teams after 90 minutes.
Rayo's last seven games have all featured goals at both ends, and this can be backed at 23/20 (2.15).
We also fancy under 2.5 total goals at 3/5 (1.60), as was the case in six of Getafe's last seven matches and in each of the last nine H2Hs.
> Under 2.5 total goals at 3/5 (1.60) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 23/20 (2.15) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 21/10 (3.10) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS – Yes at 18/5 (4.60) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-1 at 5/1 (6.00) | Likelihood: Possible