Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga

Pre-season expectations were putting Valencia in European contention, while Rayo Vallecano were among the relegation candidates, but everything turned the other way around: Valencia are going into this game at the 19th position, partly because of a 1:2 defeat to today's opponent last September.

New head coach Ruben Baraja is trying to save Valencia from relegation.Team secured 1:0 victories over Osasuna and Real Sociedad in two first home La Liga games under the management of a new head coach. Baraja is inspired by the return of three previously injuried players during the international break, captain Jose Gaya is finally back in action. Hosts currently have seven victories and five draws, delivering 26 points and a 19th position in the standings.

Domenech will miss the upcoming game through a knee injury.

Now Rayo VallecanoАndoni Iraola probably regrets about his decision to turn down the Leeds United offer in mid-season, given Rayo's recent fall from grace. After 20 matches, team was 5th in the standings, five points clear of 6th-placed Villarreal. But right now the Vallecansare the only club, who failed to win any of six latest matches. 

Visitors have clear offensive problems, they failed to score in two latest games after a string of ten goal-scoring games. After 26 matches, Rayo Vallecano have nine victories and nine draws, delivering 36 points and an 8th position in the standings.