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The 2023-24 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Rayo Vallecano take on an impressive Valencia side at the Estadio de Mestalla on Sunday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
Rayo Vallecano are in 17th place in the La Liga standings and have struggled so far this season. The away side slumped to a damaging 1-0 defeat at the hands of Almeria last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Valencia, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have improved after a slow start to their campaign. Los Che suffered a 1-0 defeat against Deportivo Alaves in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Head-to-Head
Valencia have a good record against Rayo Vallecano and have won 14 out of the 27 matches between the two teams. Rayo Vallecano have managed five victories against Valencia and will look to close the gap this weekend.
Valencia form guide: L-L-L-W-W
Rayo Vallecano form guide: L-L-W-D-D
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Team News
Valencia
Mouctar Diakhaby, Fran Perez, and Jose Gaya are injured and have been ruled out of this fixture. Giorgi Mamardashvili has served his suspension and will be available for selection.
Injured: Mouctar Diakhaby, Fran Perez, Jose Gaya
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Rayo Vallecano
Pathe Ciss has served his suspension for Rayo Vallecano and will be back in action on Sunday. Diego Mendez is the team's only injury concern ahead of this fixture.
Injured: Diego Mendez
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Predicted XI
Valencia Predicted XI (4-4-2): Mamardashvili; Correia, Mosquera, Gasiorowski, Vazquez; Gonzalez, Pepelu, Guerra, Lopez; Duro, Almeida
Rayo Vallecano (4-4-2): Dimitrievski; Balliu, Mumin, Lejeune, Chavarria; Palazon, Valentin, Ciss, Garcia; Nteka, De Frutos
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Valencia have lost each of their last three matches in La Liga and will need to arrest their recent slump. Los Che have excellent players in their ranks and will need to justify their potential on Sunday.
Rayo Vallecano have been shockingly poor this season and will need to work hard to stay away from the relegation zone. Both teams have issues to address and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Valencia 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
