Almeria – Rayo Vallecano Picks & Prediction Picks & Prediction
Almeria - Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Picks and Taips
Almería arrives not having won in 4 of their last 5 matches in the Second Division (1 draw and 3 losses), a dynamic in which they have only defeated Sporting Gijón (1-0), in which they have drawn away from home against Mirandés (2-2), and in which he has lost against Girona (1-0), Tenerife (1-2) and Alcorcón (0-1).
As a local, Almería has lost in 3 of its last 4 matches (1 victory), results that, despite everything, keep it in promotion playoff positions (4th) with 5 points advantage over Elche (7th) and 6 about Fuenlabrada (8th) and Tenerife (9th), their main pursuers for that post-season spot.
Almería presents these numbers in the SmartBank League:
- Classified in 4th position with 60 points after 39 days played.
- As a local it has 9 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses with 27 goals for and 17 against.
- As a visitor, he has 7 wins, 9 draws and 4 losses with 31 goals for and 22 against.
As for the lineup, Almería will have the losses of Valentine Ozornwafor [direct red] and Iván Balliu [direct red (2/2)]; as well as the doubts of Wilfrid Kaptoum [hamstring injury] and Jonathan Silva [unspecified discomfort].
Rayo Vallecano arrives registering a streak of 2 consecutive victories in the Second Division after having defeated Numancia (3-2) and Zaragoza (2-4). Before these wins, he had chained 4 consecutive games without winning (3 draws and 1 loss) where he had lost against Alcorcón (3-2) and had tied at home (0-0 vs Málaga / 1-1 vs Sporting Gijón) and away (3-3 vs Deportivo La Coruña).
As a visitor, Rayo Vallecano has tied in 7 of their last 9 matches (1 victory and 1 loss), results that, offset at home, have allowed them to get into promotion playoff positions (6th), although with only 1 point of advantage over Elche (7th) and 2 over Fuenlabrada (8th) and Tenerife (9th). Therefore, if he does not win, he could lose his playoff spot.
Rayo Vallecano presents these numbers in Liga SmartBank:
- Classified in 6th position with 56 points after 39 days played.
- As a local it has 9 wins, 8 draws and 3 losses with 27 goals for and 19 against.
- As a visitor, he has 3 wins, 12 draws and 4 losses with 27 goals for and 25 against.
Regarding the lineup, Rayo Vallecano will have the losses of Alberto García [knee injury], Leonardo Ulloa [rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament], Baby [rupture of the cruciate ligament and meniscus] and José Ángel Pozo [injury in the adductor].
Our recommendation tip for Almeria - Rayo Vallecano : BTS / YES @ 1.80