LiontipsVillarreal vs Rayo Vallecano. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
This week, Villarreal recorded an important victory over Atalanta (3:2) in the Champions League. Yellow Submarine secured a positive result in just 51 minutes of the game. Bergamo side failed to level the score, so Valencians got a ticket to the playoffs.
In La Liga Yellows currently have three victories and seven draws, which brought them 16 points and a 14th spot in the standings. In two most recent rounds Unai Emery's men were beaten by Barcelona (1:3) and Sevilla (0:1).
Coquelin and Aurier won't feature in this match.
Rayo Vallecano got off to a great start in the La Liga season after a return from Segunda. Since first rounds Madrid club earned everyone's respect and after 16 rounds team is at the European competitions zone.
Vallecans recorded eight victories and three draws, which brought them 27 points and a 6th spot in the standings. Madrid side is unbeaten on three consecutive matches - a victory over Mallorca (3:1), a draw against Valencia (1:1) and a successful match against Espanyol (1:0).
Merquelanz won't be able to play due to a knee injury.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 3 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 5
This bet played in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of the visitors
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Villarreal won two most recent head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
In our opinion, visitors will try to play defensively and to find their chance on counter-attacks or on set-pieces. Hosts had a difficult match in the Champions League, but now team is in a good emotional condition. Moreover, Villarreal will play at home, here they are able to beat any opponent. We are expecting a success from the Yellows, they have nowhere to retreat now.
Our prediction - Villarreal to win
We think that teams will try to put up a good defensive performance, but in 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches at least three goals were scored, so we are expecting the same result today. We are expecting a number of goal opportunities and some of them might be converted.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
