Tomás Yelmini
Spanish Soccer will have action this weekend during Matchday 17 of La Liga, and the José Zorrilla stadium will be the venue for the Real Valladolid vs Rayo Vallecano,a match that may not occupy the front pages, but it has a lot at stake, and it is worth keeping an eye on it. The home team is struggling to stay in the top half of the table, while the visiting team is fighting in the middle of the standings and dreaming of reaching a European competition.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we tell you how both teams come into this match. In this preview you will also have access to our predictions, the available betting odds and probable lineups for Real Valladolid vs Rayo Vallecano.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Real Valladolid vs Rayo Vallecano La Liga Matchday 17 Game on January 14, 2023
- Where: José Zorrilla Stadium – Valladolid, Spain
- When: Saturday, January 14, 2023, 4:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Real Valladolid (+170) / Tie (+215) / Rayo Vallecano (+160)
- Asian Handicap: Real Valladolid (+0.5, -215) / Rayo Vallecano (-0.5, +155)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+120) / Under (-145)
- Both teams score: Yes (-120) / No (+100)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Real Valladolid Preview
Valladolid’s situation is complex, as they occupy the 15th place in La Liga standings with 17 points, just two more than Cadiz, the best of those currently in the relegation zone. The locals have lost four out of their last five games, the last one being last week’s 1-0 loss to Mallorca.
This circumstance seems to be hitting the squad, and sometimes literally. During last Tuesday’s training session, Roque Mesa and Mickael Malsa were involved in a fight in the middle of practice after the Frenchman hit him hard in a dispute over the ball, something that Mesa did not take well at all. Tension is in the air, as it happens in the most difficult moments.
Probable Valladolid lineup (4-3-3): Jordi Masip, Iván Fresneda, Joaquín Fernández, Javi Sánchez, Lucas Olaza, Álvaro Aguado, Monchu, Roque Mesa, Gonzalo Plata, Sergi Guardiola, Óscar Plano.
Rayo Vallecano Preview
Rayo Vallecano, who is 9th in the standings with 23 points, has had a more than acceptable campaign so far and in its last five games, it has a record of two wins, two ties and one loss. However, its positive record came to an end last week, when it lost by a score of 2-1 at home to Betis. The most outstanding player from the visiting team is central midfielder Óscar Trejo, who is the player with most yellow cards in La Liga (7)
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Stole Dimitrievski, Ivan Balliú, Catena, Florian Lejeune, Fran García, Santiago Comesaña, Óscar Trejo, Óscar Valentín, Isi Palazón, Álvaro García, Sergio Camello.
JefeBet Prediction
Real Valladolid have won six of their last eight meetings against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga (the other two, they lost and drew), but if they want to win this game they must improve their effectiveness, and that is something they have failed to do in the last three games.
On the other hand, the visiting team has not lost any of their last three matches in that condition and need to take the three points if they aspire to qualify for any European competition. For this reason, at Jefebet we believe that Rayo Vallecano will win the match.
Prediction: Rayo Vallecano wins 2-1.
