Rayo Vallecano - Granada CF predictions and free betting tips [15/05/2024]

On Wednesday, 15 May, as part of the 36th round of the Spanish Primera Division, "Rayo Vallecano" will host "Granada". With 35 points, the hosts are situated in 16th place and have not yet secured their stay in the elite, while the visitors are in 19th place and have already lost any chance of survival.

Stadium

The match will take place in Madrid at the Campo de Vallecas.

"Rayo Vallecano"

"Rayo Vallecano" needs just one more victory in the final three matches to secure their place in La Liga. While one can't say it has been a brilliant season for the Rojiblancos, they managed to gather points in home matches against Barcelona and Real Madrid. However, the team lacks consistency, having failed to win any of their last three matches, including two defeats to struggling Almeria and Villarreal (3-0).

Last weekend, "Rayo" drew 0-0 with Valencia and settled in 16th place, six points above the relegation zone. It's worth noting that Inigo Perez's men hold the second-to-last spot in the home points tally (only 17 points in 17 home games). Moreover, the team struggles in attack, failing to score more than once in any of the last six matches. 

"Granada"

Ahead of Saturday's match against Real Madrid, "Granada" officially lost any hope of staying in the top division after Mallorca won earlier in the day, resulting in a heavy defeat to the newly-crowned Spanish champions (0-4). Goals from Fran Garcia and Arda Guler in the first half, followed by a double from Brahim Diaz after the interval, highlighted the shortcomings of the Rojiblancos.

Before this collapse, the team was also thrashed by Sevilla (3-0). Thus, "Granada" has conceded seven goals in the last two rounds and 68 in total over 35 La Liga matches (the second-worst record in the division). José Ramón Sandoval's men have managed just three draws and 14 losses in 17 away fixtures (the worst in the league). In the remaining rounds, "Granada" will face "Rayo Vallecano", "Celta", and "Girona", and they'll try to give their fans some joy before dropping to the lower division. 

Head-to-Head

José Ramón Sandoval's team is determined to secure their first away victory of the season and their first win over "Rayo" since December 2013. The reverse fixture ended in a 2-0 victory for the Madrilenians.

Match Prediction "Rayo Vallecano" vs "Granada"

This match is crucial for "Rayo Vallecano". A win will guarantee their stay in La Liga. "Granada" has no motivation and no chance of survival left; moreover, they have not won an away game this season and have lost their last two matches by large margins. My prediction: a win for Inigo Perez's side.

Prediction for Total

In the last four head-to-head encounters, "Rayo" scored at least twice, while "Granada" has been struggling lately. I predict the home team’s individual total over 1.5 goals.

Prediction for Corners

"Rayo", backed by their fans, will play aggressively from the start and attempt to besiege the unmotivated opponent's goal. I predict a win for "Rayo Vallecano" in corners.

Prediction for Yellow Cards

Both teams have been committing frequent fouls this season, averaging 2.5 yellow cards per match. I confidently predict a total over 4.5 yellow cards.

Prediction for Score

I predict a precise scoreline of 2-0 in favour of "Rayo Vallecano".