Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid CF Prediction 14 December 2024
Added on 12 December, 2024
The Madrid derby between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid will conclude Saturday's action in the seventeenth round of La Liga.
Rayo currently sits in 12th place with 19 points and a goal difference of 15:16, which aligns with their primary aim of avoiding relegation. Over the past month, the Lightning secured narrow wins against Alavés (1:0) and Valencia (1:0), but suffered defeats to Las Palmas (1:3), Sevilla (0:1), and Atlético Madrid (1:2).
Real Madrid, meanwhile, remains a dominant force, claiming victories over Osasuna (4:0), Leganés (3:0), Getafe (2:0), and Girona (3:0), though they fell 1:2 to Atlético in a rare setback. The Blancos currently hold second place with 36 points, a goal difference of 34:13, and trail the league leaders by just two points.
Despite Rayo's underdog status, their resilience and familiarity with derby dynamics could challenge their illustrious neighbors, especially with Real coming off a taxing European schedule. While the visitors are likely to find the net, maintaining a clean sheet might prove challenging against a determined Rayo side.
Both teams to score 1.83