Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this La Liga fixture.
It finished Real Madrid 1-0 Rayo Vallecano on Saturday 15 December 2018 (La Liga). Real Madrid went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Real MadridHome | Rating | Rayo VallecanoAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,697 | Overall | 1,435 |
| 1,747 | Match venue | 1,396 |
| 1,747 | At home | 1,474 |
| 1,693 | Away | 1,396 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,630 | Attack | 1,501 |
| 1,571 | Defence | 1,450 |
| 1,688 | Home attack | 1,531 |
| 1,642 | Away attack | 1,439 |
| 1,613 | Home defence | 1,453 |
| 1,545 | Away defence | 1,452 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,472 | Goal environment | 1,905 |
| 2,085 | Home goals | 1,687 |
| 1,887 | Away goals | 1,718 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,571 | Close games | 1,445 |
| 1,713 | Winning margin | 1,428 |
Match venue compares Real Madrid at home with Rayo Vallecano 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.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In 22 meetings since February 2012, Real Madrid have won 16, Rayo Vallecano have taken two and four were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano prediction page.