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All eyes will be on the Bernabeu as two Madrid-based sides go toe-to-toe with each other in the fifth round of La Liga on Saturday.
Real Madrid will look to bounce back domestically after their recent stumble against Real Betis last weekend.
Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, are eyeing their biggest win in over four years.
Read our Real Madrid 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.
Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano key stats
- At least five cards were awarded in five of the last six meetings between these teams.
- Seven of Rayo Vallecano's last eight matches featured goals at both ends.
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last seven clashes with Rayo Vallecano.
Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano preview: Can the visitors hold their own?
Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano — Tale of the Tape
| Real Madrid | vs | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 14th |
| 9 | Points | 4 |
| 10 | Goals For | 7 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 10 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 18th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
After their 11-game unbeaten run ended at Real Betis last weekend, Real Madrid kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday.
Now three points behind leaders Barcelona, Los Blancos will look to put some pressure on their arch-rivals with a win.
It is worth mentioning that Real Madrid have won their last six competitive home games, stretching back to their previous campaign and scoring three goals on average during that stretch.
Injuries are finally easing for Jose Mourinho's side as Lunin, Asencio, Endrick, and Tchouameni all return to fitness, with Tchouameni having already made a substitute appearance against Inter Milan.
Ferland Mendy aims to return from his knee ligament issue later this month, but Rodrygo Goes remains sidelined for longer as he continues his ACL recovery.
On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano earned their first win of the season in a hard-fought 3-2 comeback victory over Racing Santander last weekend.
While Benat San Jose's troops are unbeaten in two home games so far (W1, D1), they have lost both of their away matches, conceding seven goals on the road.
The 14th-placed visitors have a few absences ahead of this skirmish, as Augusto Batalla, Luis Felipe, and Jozhua Vertrouwd are injured, while Jorge de Frutos and Fran Perez are both suspended.
Furthermore, Rayo Vallecano have a poor track record against Real Madrid, with no wins in seven consecutive meetings between these sides. They have also lost 13 of their last 14 trips to the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano form guide & betting tips
| Real Madrid | vs | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
W
W
W
L
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La Liga Form |
L
D
L
W
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| 9 | Points | 4 |
| 3rd | Form Table | 14th |
| 10 | Goals For | 7 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 10 |
W
W
W
L
W
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Form (All Comps) |
L
L
D
L
W
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Whispers Predicts: Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo Vallecano
Priced at 1/7 (1.14), Real Madrid are clearly favoured by the bookmakers ahead of this clash.
Not only have Los Blancos won their last six competitive matches at the Bernabeu, but they have also scored at least four goals in three of their last four home games.
Rayo Vallecano, in contrast, have lost five of their last six away games across all competitions, and considering their poor track record at this stadium, anything other than a comfortable victory for Real Madrid would be surprising.
Both teams found the net in seven of Rayo's last eight games and in four of the last five H2Hs, so we fancy BTTS – Yes at 1/1 (2.00).
Keeping in mind that no team has conceded more away goals than Rayo Vallecano in La Liga this season, over 2.5 Real Madrid goals at 11/20 (1.55) should be worth a punt.
> Over 3.5 total goals at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> To win both halves: Real Madrid at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> Real Madrid & BTTS – Yes at 27/20 (2.35) | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct Score: 4-1 at 12/1 (13.00) | Likelihood: Outsider