LaLiga: Rayo Vallecano vs Mallorca – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 38 match between Rayo Vallecano and Mallorca and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both Rayo Vallecano and Mallorca are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the LaLiga. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe on Saturday.

Rayo Vallecano approach round 38 as number 8 in the LaLiga table with 51 points on their account so far. With 37 rounds behind them, Mallorca have amassed 47 points, placing them as number 10 in the standings.

Form: Rayo Vallecano vs Mallorca

Rayo Vallecano Form

Rayo Vallecano look good before their upcoming match, in which they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Las Palmas by 0-1, before drawing 2-2 with Real Betis. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Celta Vigo 1-2. Rayo Vallecano claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the LaLiga, which also saw them drawing four and losing one matches, in which they scored seven and conceded ten goals.

Mallorca Form

Mallorca have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Real Valladolid by 2-1. Disappointment followed, going down 2-1 against Real Madrid, and 1-2 against Getafe. Mallorca claimed just one win from the last six away games in the LaLiga. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by six goals to four.

Betting stats and facts for Rayo Vallecano and Mallorca

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Rayo Vallecano and Mallorca played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Rayo Vallecano vs Mallorca

Florian Lejeune is showing good form for Rayo Vallecano, scoring two goals in their last six matches. Sergi Darder scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Betting markets: Rayo Vallecano vs Mallorca

Full-time result

Rayo Vallecano claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing two. Mallorca won one of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost seven of the games in this run. Mallorca have not lost to Rayo Vallecano in 6 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Rayo Vallecano scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Mallorca only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Mallorca managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Mallorca have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Rayo Vallecano when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Rayo Vallecano saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Mallorca, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches.