Mallorca vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th October 2024
The 2024-25 edition of La Liga returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Mallorca lock horns with Rayo Vallecano in an important clash at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
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Rayo Vallecano are currently in eighth place in the La Liga standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The away side defeated Real Valladolid by a narrow 2-1 margin last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Mallorca, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table at the moment and have stepped up to the plate so far this season. The hosts slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Espanyol in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Mallorca vs Rayo Vallecano Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Mallorca have a good recent record against Rayo Vallecano and have won 15 out of the last 26 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Rayo Vallecano's four victories.
- Mallorca are unbeaten in their last five matches away from home against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga and have scored at least two goals in each of these games.
- Mallorca are unbeaten in their last 10 matches at home against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga and have found the back of the net in each of these games - their best such record against a single opponent in the competition.
- Mallorca have won three of their last five matches in La Liga - one more victory than they had achieved in the 12 such games preceding this run.
Mallorca vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Mallorca have consistently punched above their weight over the past year and have an impressive squad at their disposal. Cyle Larin has been a revelation for the hosts this season and will look to make his mark this weekend.
Rayo Vallecano can pack a punch on their day but have a few issues to resolve ahead of this game. Mallorca are the better team at the moment and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Mallorca 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
Mallorca vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Mallorca to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Mallorca to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Cyle Larin to score - Yes
