Almeria vs Rayo Vallecano: prediction for the La Liga fixture
On October 8, the Red-Whites will host the Vallecans for the La Liga clash. What to expect from this encounter? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Almeria

Almeria achieved a huge success in the previous season, earning a promotion back to La Liga for the first time since 2015. Unfortunately, team got off to a slow start in La Liga. After seven rounds Rubi's men have only one victory and one draw, delivering four points and an 18th spot in the standings.
Team is putting up a weak offensive performance, scoring only four goals since the start of the season. After an August win over Sevilla, team suffered four consecutive defeats. After an international break team suffered a heavy defeat to Athletic (0:4). Centelles, Pozo, Milovanovic, Melero, Martos and Nieto will miss the upcoming game.

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano started the previous season brilliantly, but results eventually went downhill. After seven rounds of the current La Liga campaign capital club holds three victories and one draw, delivering 10 points and a 10th spot in the standings.
After a defeat to Athletic (2:3) visitors secured a victory over Elche (2:1). Martin and de Tomas will miss the upcoming game due to injuries.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of Almeria

СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves

СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
None of five latest head-to-head games ended in a draw

Tip and bets
Hosts have a chance to get the points today - the Vallecans had a poor run of results in recent away matches. Almeria have a number of strong and ambitious players, who have an ability to put an end to team's struggles.
Our prediction - Almeria to win the match
We are expecting a strong defensive performance from both opponents today - teams barely create any goal opportunities and the outcome might be decided by a single mistake. In each of two latest head-to-head matches no more than one goal was scored.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals