Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2024-04-12 14:15.
[p]Protests against the potential move of Rayo Vallecano out of their neighbourhood stadium Estadio de Vallecas dominated local headlines during the weekend off and threatened to distract focus from their ongoing fight to avoid La Liga relegation. Following an important draw at Celta Vigo last round (0-0), the club have earned five points in their last four league games under new manager Iñigo Pérez and are well on their way to staying up.[/p]
[p]In addition to starting this round five points ahead of 18th-placed Cádiz, Vallecano also have the advantage of five of their remaining eight matches taking place at home, where they remain unbeaten during PĂ©rez’s brief tenure (W1, D2). Two of those five games are to take place in May against the almost condemned pair of Granada and AlmerĂa, so a repeat of early January’s 2-0 win over next opponents Getafe would give them a significant upper hand over their nearest rivals.[/p]
[p]For the first time in four campaigns, Getafe have avoided the late-season relegation scrap and are looking to the next stage of their transition, with a first top-half finish since 2019/20 a distinct possibility. Despite the mid-table outfit earning five of a possible 18 points in the last six rounds, rumours continue to swirl about head coach José Bordalás being on the radar of some rival clubs.[/p]
[p]It’s not too late to secure European football now that seventh place is set for the play-off round of the next Europa Conference League, but a dramatic turnaround in form is needed to make up for a large deficit. That’s especially true away from home, where Getafe failed to win each of their last six La Liga outings (D3, L3), albeit all against clubs ranked well above Vallecano in the standings. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Vallecano’s Sergio Camello delivered both goals in the reverse H2H as well as in their most recent La Liga home game. Ă“scar RodrĂguez missed the previous H2H through suspension but could be a good luck charm for Getafe. He has never lost to Vallecano (W4, D3), despite facing them for four different clubs. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Nine of the last 12 La Liga games involving either club produced under 2.5 total goals, as did the last four H2Hs at all venues.[/p]