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Leganes vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting tips
In the previous one, there is no clear favorite on this occasion, since the two teams are irregular in their actions. However, if we consider that the “pepineros” will seek their first triumph at Butarque, we believe that they will come out with everything from the initial stage. Considering this, we play it for its simple triumph in this opportunity. Remember that the visit has shown to be weak in defense, beyond having reaped some adjusted markers in this condition. Paint to be an intense duel from the initial stage.
Leganés:
The “pepineros” lost 1-0 against Betis on the final in Benito Villamarín, staying with 4 units in the general table. For these days, it is located in the last position of the championship, being its objective to maintain the level shown before the “culés” and the “verdiblancos”. Now his goal is to add to a rival of his own league, being vital to win to leave the zone of direct descent. In matters of goals, he has scored 6 and has yielded 12 on his fence, proving to be an irregular eleven at the time of scoring.
As a local in Butarque, he has played 3 matches so far, managing to add only 4 points in total. It comes to equal 2-2 against Real Sociedad after losing 0-2 in the initial stage, falling 0-1 against Villarreal and beating Barcelona 2-1 after losing 0-1 the first time. If we analyze the performance of the team in this condition, we can conclude that it is still difficult to overcome. For this duel it is expected that the “pepineros” risk, since they will face a rival of similar level. Of course, they need to be finer in the preparation and face the goal.
Rayo Vallecano:
The painting of Michel equaled 2-2 before Espanyol as local last Friday, arriving to add 5 points in the general table. He has won 3 matches without winning and 2 consecutive draws, showing a slight improvement after the beating suffered before Alavés (1-5). The team is combative but too irregular in defense, demonstrating it by ceding many goals on its fence (14 in total). Now his goal is to add a victory and move away from the last positions of the Santander League. Of course, he needs to be more balanced in his actions because otherwise he will continue to suffer in the competition.
As a visitor, Rayo Vallecano has played 3 matches so far, adding 4 points out of 9 possible. It comes from losing 1-0 to Atlético de Madrid, beating Huesca 0-1 and equaling 2-2 against Real Sociedad. Apparently, the team plays better in this condition, demonstrating it by scoring better and stopping better in the field. For this exit it is expected that the Madrilenians take their precautions, since they will collide against a rival who will look for his first win at home. Of course, despite this, they have what it takes to develop and generate some goal situations.
In the last 4 years, Leganés and Rayo Vallecano have met 3 times in Butarque. These were the results of those matches: Draw 2-2 in August 2014, equality 0-0 in August 2015 and win 2-0 of Leganés in August 2018 (advantage 1-0 in the initial stage). It should be noted that all these matches were club friendly. Of course, his last confrontation was recently and can set the tone for what could happen this time. The two goals “pepineros” were converted by the Argentine attacker Guido Carrillo.
Leganes vs Rayo Vallecano head to head matches
11.08.18 CF Leganes Rayo Vallecano 2 : 0
05.08.17 CF Rayo Vallecano Leganes 0 : 2
06.08.16 CF Rayo Vallecano Leganes 2 : 0
05.08.15 CF Leganes Rayo Vallecano 0 : 1 (0 : 0)
06.08.14 CF Leganes Rayo Vallecano 2 : 2