Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe on and what time does it start? Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe will take place on Saturday 13th April, 2024 – 15:15 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe on in the UK? Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe in the UK? Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
RAYO VALLECANO
At the start of this season, Rayo Vallecano were tipped up for relegation as off-field issues combined with the departure of Andoni Iraola as well as several key players. Francisco, though, got a grip of Rayo early on but performances were always unconvincing and he was eventually sacked in January with Iraola’s former assistant, 33-year-old Inigo Perez, being appointed.
Since Inigo Perez’ appointment, Rayo’s performances have once again but they have slipped further towards the bottom three and the relegation places. Their goalless draw against fellow strugglers Celta Vigo at Balaidos a couple of weeks ago means that they have suffered just one loss in their last four matches.
GETAFE
Former manager Quique Sanchez Flores returned to Getafe towards the end of last season and he has once again got his capital city club punching above their weight as they challenge for a top seven finish and potential UEFA Europa Conference League qualification. They begin the match day sitting six points outside of those places.
The visitors come into this one on the back of some really underwhelming form, though. Their most recent outing saw them edged out by a goal to nil at the Coliseum by Sevilla with a fifth minute winning goal from Sergio Ramos. That means they have now managed just one victory in their last six matches.
THE TEAM NEWS
RAYO VALLECANO
Rayo Vallecano have three key injury concerns for this regional derby as Diego Mendez is sidelined through injury alongside attackers Alvaro Garcia and Radamel Falcao.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Balliu, Mumin, Ciss, Chavarria; Lopez, Valentin; De Frutos, Palazon, Garcia; Camello
UNAVAILABLE: Mendez (Injured), Garcia (Injured), Falcao (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Kike Perez (Injured)
GETAFE
Carles Alena is unavailable due to suspension for Getafe, whilst Domingos Duarte, Mauro Arambarri and Borja Mayoral are all out injured for the visitors.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Soria; Iglesias, Djene, Alderete, Alvarez; Santiago; Greenwood, Milla, Moriba, Maksimovic; Oscar Rodriguez
UNAVAILABLE: Alena (Suspended), Duarte (Injured), Mayoral (Injured), Arambarri (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
It is a Madrid derby between these two this weekend as both sides strive for points to make the run in either a little easier or more interesting. Rayo would just like to ease any headaches with regards to relegation, whilst Getafe are still aiming to break back into the top seven. Rayo have returned to their more intense style of football that Iraola implemented, whilst Getafe have been a lot better to watch than usually this season. As a result, we could have quite an entertaining encounter at Vallecas.
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