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Rayo Vallecano vs Malaga
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this La Liga fixture.
Rayo Vallecano vs Malaga preview and prediction
Malaga make the trip to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday 20 December for a La Liga fixture. The Elo numbers point one way: Rayo Vallecano rate 1572 at home, against 1354 for Malaga.
Rayo Vallecano are struggling for results: their last five read W D L D D. The last five for Malaga go L W D L D, and on that evidence they are struggling for results.
At home Rayo Vallecano score 0.6 a game and concede 0.6. Malaga average 1.0 goals for and 0.6 against away from home. Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 1.4 a game, so unders appeal. Rayo Vallecano keep it tight, with clean sheets in 70% of their games.
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Form & key stats
Per game
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +219Rayo Vallecano
- Venue edge
- +218Rayo Vallecano
| Rayo VallecanoHome | Rating | MalagaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,572 | Overall | 1,352 |
| 1,572 | Match venue | 1,354 |
| 1,572 | At home | 1,437 |
| 1,487 | Away | 1,354 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,504 | Attack | 1,368 |
| 1,559 | Defence | 1,502 |
| 1,500 | Home attack | 1,415 |
| 1,431 | Away attack | 1,349 |
| 1,580 | Home defence | 1,522 |
| 1,541 | Away defence | 1,510 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,827 | Goal environment | 1,425 |
| 1,672 | Home goals | 1,502 |
| 1,655 | Away goals | 1,423 |
| 1,515 | Possession | 1,494 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,484 | Set-piece attack | 1,493 |
| 1,484 | Set-piece defence | 1,494 |
| 1,566 | Close games | 1,374 |
| 1,573 | Winning margin | 1,342 |
Match venue compares Rayo Vallecano at home with Malaga away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.