Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Tips

Rayo Vallecano are playing against Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid on the 07th of November 2021, Sunday at 01:30 IST. Real Madrid’s quest for Spanish dominance after the last day heartbreak last season has begun with a bang while Rayo Vallecano have been tremendous so far.

Real Madrid Form and Team News

Well begun is half done – Real Madrid are using this phrase to full effect. They have won seven games while drawing three to place themselves in the second position of the table albeit we are 11 matches into the season. Real Madrid, according to the standards they have set, had a horrible last season finishing without any trophies to say nonetheless. They were in the fight for the La Liga until the last minute of the last day however but eventually Atletico Madrid deservedly finished as the winners there as well leaving the Los Blancos without any major trophies as mentioned earlier. They are playing against Rayo Vallecano in their next match. Real Madrid have gotten agood start and they have to keep the tone for the rest of the season which will involve them to play in some high pressure matches and try adding to the trophy cabinet eventually.

Many things happened during the season break in the Real Madrid camp which saw their superstar manager Zidane calling it time to their Captain Leader legend Sergio Ramos not being able to renew his contract and migrating to Paris to say the least. Fellow center back Varane has also moved base to Manchester United leaving the team in somewhat dire straits, they have brought on board the services of David Alaba to fill in the gap, the returning Bale and a certain Carlo Ancelotti returning as manager would give them hope about a great season ahead. Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior have literally set the stage on fire post the first eleven games. Benzema in particular has already raked up a massive 16 goal contributions and this is only getting better.

Rayo Vallecano Form and Team News

Rayo Vallecano have had a good start to the league after the first 12 games, considering how they are playing after three long years out of reckoning, that’s a decent start. Though its early doors, Rayo Vallecano have lost quite a few games. They haven’t run away with it yet, but played some good football. Rayo Vallecano in the last season finished just outside the top five positions in the 6thposition in La Liga 6 thus getting promotion into the top tier league after the qualifiers. They played decently throughout the season and with that had they been able to replicate what they are doing now, but not for the number of draws, they could’ve finished much higher. They are playing their next game against Real Madrid on Sunday away. Rayo Vallecano’s recent form has been great. They have won six in the last ten games which includes the famous win against Barcelona which would be the best confidence booster going ahead into the high-octane clash against Real Madrid

Andoni Iraola within the short time he has been at the Vallecano camp has managed to turn the tables quickly. They secured qualification first and now they find themselves in the top half of the table which is an after effect of whatever Iraola has done well over the last year and a half. Falcao has been in top form along with Alvaro Garcia hitting four goals each respectively. Nteka, Trejo, Bebe and Sergi Guardiola have all been in good form in the season so far after the first 12 games and would hope to continue to impress with their brand of football. 

Odds by Casumo

Real Madrid are favorites to win according to the Casumo Sportsbook. They are placed at 1.37 odds while Rayo Vallecano is placed at 7.00. The odds for a draw is 5.30.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Rayo Vallecano even though for all the praises; they haven’t really played against a formidable outfit to be honest barring Barcelona which they won of course and to make matters worse their head to head record against Real Madrid is something that they would like to forget as well. Real Madrid are steamrolling the opponents at will in this season and this match could be another goal fest for Benzema and co. The Los Blancos should be wary of the Rayo Vallecano draw tactics as well. 

Tip 1: Karim Benzema to score

Karim Benzema was the top scorer for the Los Blancos in the last season with as many as 23 strikes to the back of the net, easily one of the best players for them in a mostly forgettable season. He was lethal in the Euros as well, adding to the devastating form that he is in. While these two sides have met in the last six matches, the Frenchman has netted at least one goal in three matches of these, which shows the impact he has had while Real Madrid are playing Rayo Vallecano. He has scored at least once in three matches of Real’s last six matches across competitions as well which adds to the stake of Benzema being one of the top contenders to score in this game. The odds for Karim Benzema to score according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 1.70.

Tip 2: Total goals under 3.5

Rayo Vallecano have in the last five matches across competitions have had four matches where the total goal tally was under3.5 goals. While in the last six away games, five games that Rayo Vallecano have played too, they have managed to be under the limit in that match as well. Real Madrid also was involved in all of the last four matches which had the total goals to be under3.5. Playing at home, three of the last three games have also seen Real Madrid satisfying the above criteria to the fullest. Three of the last fivehead-to-head matches between the two sides also had under3.5 goals in total. So, the game between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid on Sunday will most likely have a total of under3.5 goals in it. The odds for Total goals under3.5 according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 1.56.

Conclusion

Real Madrid needs to do what all they have been doing good this season while Rayo Vallecano will need to replicate it and see how the game pans out. Like mentioned earlier, Real Madrid are displaying a tremendous hunger for goals. Benzema and co. could be in for a rich haul if everything falls into place for Ancelloti’s side. Summarizing on a couple of tips from above:

1. Karim Benzema to score @ 1.70.
2. Total goals under 3.5 @ 1.56
   

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