Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
With local bragging rights up for grabs on Friday night, Rayo Vallecano will welcome Getafe to the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
Rayo Vallecano
Starting with the hosts, heading into Spain’s festive break with a nightmare 4-0 drumming at the hands of Elche, Rayo Vallecano are desperately searching for an immediate response when they return to the Spanish capital here. Nevertheless, embarking on a stunning Europa Conference League adventure and cruising their way to a knockout stage ticket, Inigo Perez’s men will be searching for some domestic stability. Getting 2026 underway sat way down in 15th-place and holding just a three-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, Rayo Vallecano will also be excited by their extended rugged success in Madrid. Along with not suffering a single defeat in front of their own supporters from any of their previous seven consecutive outings, Perez’s side have also tasted just a sole domestic defeat at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas since way back in April.
Rayo Vallecano Team News
Picking up what was a costly La Liga booking away at Elche prior to Spain’s festive break, former Athletic Bilbao midfielder Unai Lopez will serve a one-match suspension. However, serving his own respective domestic ban last time out, Romanian international Andrei Ratiu will return to Perez’s squad.
Both away featuring at this month’s AFCON, the duo of Randy Nteka and Pathe Ciss will miss out on Friday night. Returning from a muscle issue last month, former Sporting Gijon midfielder Pedro Diaz could make a first La Liga start since November 1st.
Getafe
As for the visitors, flying out of the traps when opening up the 2025/26 campaign in the midst of a real flurry and cementing their spot as one of Spain’s ultimate surprise packages, Jose Bordalas’ men came crashing back down to earth prior to the festive break. Last seen putting in their own nightmare display as they slumped to a 4-0 drumming against Real Betis, the Blues are desperately searching for an essential boost here. However, watching their Copa del Rey adventure come to a screeching end on December 18th as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against Segunda outfit Burgos, Friday’s guests have lost each of their previous four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 10-1. It should also be highlighted, Getafe have failed to register a single La Liga strike in over 300 minutes of action.
Getafe Team News
Still dealing with a long-term knee injury and not featuring since the end of September, academy graduate Davinchi remains on the sidelines. However, despite dealing with a knock prior to Spain’s festive break, summer recruit and Hull City loanee Abu Kamara should return to Bordalas’ travelling squad.
Despite still waiting to open his La Liga account this season, former Real Betis striker Juanmi could be handed a first top-flight start of the 2025/26 campaign. Completing a free switch from Villarreal over the summer, one-time Watford star Kiko Femenia could be deployed in a more advance role.
Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe Key Factors to Consider
When Rayo Vallecano and Getafe last met back in May 2024, the Little Thunderbolts collected a 1-0 victory on home soil.
Rayo Vallecano have suffered just a single defeat in front of their own supporters since way back in April.
Getafe have lost each of their previous four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 10-1.
Along with drawing three consecutive blanks, Getafe have also bagged just a single strike in any of their last six La Liga appearances.
Each of the last seven consecutive meetings against Rayo Vallecano and Getafe have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
While Madrid bragging rights might be up for grabs on Friday night, we look set for what should be an incredibly nervy affair this weekend. Two camps who are desperately searching for their own respective La Liga boosts, chances could come at a real premium. With Getafe remarkably registering just a single strike in any of their last six straight top-flight appearances, it should also be noted that the previous three meetings between Friday’s opponents have produced just one-goal at either end of the pitch.
Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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