Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Predictions

• Rayo Vallecano have lost four of their last five La Liga games.
• Rayo Vallecano have lost their last three games by a 2-1 scoreline.
• Real Madrid have won seven of their last eight La Liga matches.

Rayo Vallecano looking over their shoulder

Rayo Vallecano’s descent down the La Liga table continued last weekend as they were beaten by Mallorca and they are expected to face a similar outcome when Real Madrid make the short trip across the capital on Sunday.

That defeat left the hosts with just one point from their last five games and they have managed just one win in their last 14 La Liga outings, while their last home win came back in September.

Los Blancos on title charge

Real Madrid, by contrast, picked up a crucial first-leg win over RB Leipzig in midweek and sit five points clear at the top of La Liga after taking 22 points from the last 24 available.

Los Blancos have won six of their last seven away games in La Liga and have recorded two 2-1 victories in that period. Rayo Vallecano’s last three games have all ended in 2-1 defeats, so backing Real Madrid to win alongside a 2-1 correct score prediction looks excellent value.