Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano

Current streaks

Recent form

Real Madrid

Real Madrid have shown strong form recently, winning four of their last six matches across all competitions. Despite a slight setback with a loss to Real Betis in La Liga, Los Blancos have been particularly impressive in cup competitions, securing victories in both the Champions League and Copa del Rey. Their defensive solidity is noteworthy, conceding only 0.83 goals per game in their last six matches and keeping two clean sheets. The team's attacking prowess is also evident, with an average of 1.67 goals scored per game. Interestingly, Real Madrid's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals. Their current third-place position in La Liga, combined with their cup form, suggests Real Madrid are hitting their stride at a crucial point in the season.

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a notable three-match winning streak followed by two consecutive losses and a draw. Despite their current 7th position in La Liga, the team's goal-scoring record has been relatively modest, averaging less than one goal per game in their last six matches. Defensively, Rayo Vallecano have been solid, conceding only 0.67 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets during this period. The majority of their recent matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of games featuring under 2.5 goals. This trend is further reflected in the total goals average of just 1.5 per match, suggesting that Rayo Vallecano have been involved in tight, closely contested encounters. Their ability to grind out results is evident from their positive goal difference and the fact that both teams scored in only a third of these matches.

Recent home/away form

Real Madrid

Real Madrid have been in formidable form at home, with an impressive run of five wins and one draw in their last six matches at the Santiago Bernabéu. The team have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring 17 times at an average of 2.83 goals per game. Notably, they've recorded two high-scoring victories, thrashing Red Bull Salzburg 5-1 in the Champions League and defeating Las Palmas 4-1 in La Liga. Their defensive record has also been solid, conceding just five goals in six matches. The team's attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 67% of their home games have seen over 2.5 goals, whilst both teams have scored in 83% of these matches. With clean sheets proving elusive, occurring in only one of the six games, Real Madrid's home form has been characterised by entertaining, high-scoring encounters.

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano have shown mixed form in their recent away fixtures, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches on the road. Their goal-scoring record has been modest, averaging 1.17 goals per game, whilst conceding at the same rate. Interestingly, 67% of their away matches have seen both teams score, suggesting a tendency for open, competitive encounters. The team has struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in their last six away games. Their most impressive result came in the Copa del Rey, where they secured a convincing 3-1 victory against Racing Ferrol. However, they've also suffered some setbacks, including a 3-1 defeat to Real Sociedad in the same competition. In La Liga, Rayo Vallecano have been particularly resilient, with two of their last three away league matches ending in draws, demonstrating their ability to grind out results on their travels.