BETTING GUIDE:Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe, match preview, team news and betting tip
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While the league positions suggest a mid-table clash, this fixture has all the hallmarks of a tight, low-scoring affair shaped by recent form and long-standing trends
La Liga returns from the winter break with a Madrid derby on Friday night, as Rayo Vallecano host Getafe at the Estadio de Vallecas.
Both sides will be eager to reset after disappointing ends to 2025.
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While the league positions suggest a mid-table clash, this fixture has all the hallmarks of a tight, low-scoring affair shaped by recent form and long-standing trends.
Rayo Vallecano begin the round in 15th place with 18 points from 17 matches, just three points above the relegation zone.
Their campaign has gradually lost momentum, as they entered the break on the back of a heavy 4-0 defeat away to Elche.
That loss extended Rayo’s winless run in the league to seven matches, during which they recorded four draws and three defeats.
Across their last five league games, Los Franjirrojos have scored just one goal while conceding six, underlining their attacking struggles.
Despite competing in Europe this season, league consistency has been elusive.
At home, Rayo have been hard to beat but equally difficult to rely on for wins.
They have collected just one victory from seven home league matches, drawing five and losing one.
Those fixtures have been among the lowest scoring in La Liga, averaging just 1.14 goals per game.
Team news is mixed, with Andrei Ratiu returning from suspension, but injuries and AFCON absences continue to thin the squad.
Key attacking responsibility once again falls on Álvaro García, Rayo’s leading scorer and most consistent outlet.
Getafe arrive in Vallecas sitting 11th with 20 points, three points shy of the European places but also far from secure.
Like their hosts, they ended 2025 poorly, suffering a 4-0 defeat away to Real Betis in their final league match.
That result marked their fifth loss in six league games and their third consecutive defeat, all without scoring.
Over their last five matches,Getafe have managed just two goals while conceding eleven, highlighting a sharp downturn in form.
Away from home, the Azulones have been particularly ineffective.
They have lost six of their last seven league trips, including each of the last three without finding the net.
Jose Bordalas’ side are now solely focused on the league following their Copa del Rey exit, but injuries remain a concern.
Davinchi is ruled out long term, while several others face late fitness tests.
Borja Mayoral remains Getafe’s main goal threat, though service has been limited in recent weeks.
The head-to-head record strongly reinforces expectations of a cagey contest.
The last six league meetings between Rayo Vallecano and Getafe have averaged under one goal per game, with four of those fixtures finishing under 1.5 goals.
Getafe have failed to score in their last four matches against Rayo, while the most recent meeting at Vallecas ended 1-0 to the hosts. In fact, 100% of the last six head-to-head encounters have finished under 2.5 goals.
Key Betting Pointers;
Vallecano and Getafe scored 13 goals in total this season and only Oviedo scored fewer.
Four of Vallecano’s last six league games featured under 1.5 goals.
Six of Getafe’s last nine league games saw fewer than two goals scored.
In four of Vallecano’s last five home league games, less than two goals were scored.
With both sides struggling in front of goal, recent form and historical trends point firmly toward another low-scoring encounter.
Rayo’s home games rarely open up, while Getafe’s away scoring record is among the weakest in the league. Expect a tense, physical derby decided by fine margins, if at all.
Prediction; Under 1.5 goals
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