Real Madrid turn their attention back to domestic matters on Saturday when they travel to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.
Las Blancos claimed a much-needed Champions League win in midweek, and they come into this domestic round after winning four of their last five.
Vallecano bounced back to form last weekend, ending a three-game losing sequence at Valencia. However, they will be considerable underdogs for this clash against the champions.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Vallecano | +515 |
| Draw | +301 |
| Real Madrid | -165 |
Vallecano Have Respectable Recent Record Against Real
| Total | Vallecano | Real Madrid | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 18 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| La Liga Games | 18 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| Goals | 64 | 16 | 48 |
The overall head-to-head record highlights Real Madrid’s dominance in this fixture.
However, Vallecano have suffered just three defeats in their last seven against Los Blancos. Over that period, Vallecano have recorded two wins.
Real have also dropped points in three of their last four visits to the Estadio de Vallecas.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.5 Goals @ -122
Vallecano vs. Real Madrid Key Stats
- Vallecano are chasing back-to-back La Liga wins for the first time since August 2023.
- Real Madrid have lost two of their last six in La Liga after going 42 top-flight matches without defeat.
Vallecano Team News
The home side will be without Raul de Tomas this weekend, as the forward is expected to miss out due to illness. Pelayo Fernandez is also out due to a hamstring injury.
Possible Lineup
Augusto Batalla (GK); Andrei Ratiu, Abdul Mumin, Florian Lejeune, Pep Chavarria, Pathe Ciss, Oscar Valentin, Alvaro Garcia, Jorge de Frutos, Isi Palazon, Randy Nteka
Real Madrid Team News
Kylian Mbappe is doubtful this weekend after limping off in the Champions League in midweek. Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao, David Alaba, and Dani Carvajal are all also out.
Possible Lineup
Thibaut Courtois (GK); Lucas Vazquez, Antonio Rudiger, Raul Asencio, Fran Garcia, Dani Ceballos, Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo
Vallecano vs. Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid don’t boast the best recent away record against Vallecano, and their injury problems are continuing to mount up following Mbappe’s issue that saw him withdrew on Tuesday.
However, the preference remains for Los Blancos to continue their solid recent run of form before Christmas.
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