Rayo Vallecano and Real Oviedo are fighting for survival: both clubs are hovering just above the relegation zone, and dropping points could prove costly. However, it was Real Oviedo who put an end to their run of poor results in the last round, unlike the hosts, who are sinking in a sequence of defeats.
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano are on a difficult run with three defeats in a row. In the last round the side lost 1:2 to Real Madrid: they had equalised during the match, but a Kylian Mbappé penalty in the 100th minute ruined their plans to take points. At home, however, they look much more organised: 2 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats in ten matches at Estadio de Vallecas. On their own pitch, the squad play pragmatically, with only eight goals scored and nine conceded. Only two of their recent home matches have seen the total go over 2.5 goals.
Real Oviedo
Real Oviedo are having a poor season: they are bottom of the standings and have the worst attacking record in the league. After 22 rounds, the team have scored only 12 goals. However, in the last five rounds they have improved, scoring five times over this stretch. In a recent match, the visitors beat Girona 1:0, scoring in the 74th minute. That was a home win though, and their away statistics are alarming: 1 win, 2 draws, 8 defeats and 23 of their 34 goals conceded on the road.
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Oviedo Prediction
Rayo Vallecano have attacking potential and home advantage, whereas Real Oviedo have only a minimal chance of a positive result with such away statistics. The hosts take points consistently at home and should be able to exploit the weakness of opponents who hardly score.
