Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction: expect a draw?

Prediction for the La Liga match which will take place on December 18. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Villarreal

After the November international break, Villarreal played five matches, in the Primera Liga with Osasuna away and Girona on their field, defeats against Atletico and Betis. The Yellow team lost to the little-known club Pontevedra in the Spanish Cup. Before the start of the upcoming match Villarreal occupies sixth place in the standings of the Spanish championship, having 26 points. Villarreal's home statistics are 13th in the division, +2=3-3, 12:13 goal difference.

Rayo Vallecano

After the November international break Rayo played five matches, in La Liga against Sevilla and Athletic two minimal defeats, an away win over Valencia 1:0 and a draw with Real Madrid 3:3. In the cup, there was a 3:2 win over the Unionistas club. In the standings of La Liga, Rayo, after a draw with the Cream dropped to 13th place, having 20 points. Rayo's away statistics are 8th in the division, +3=2-3, 6:6 goal difference.

Expert Betting Tips

Villarreal lost three matches in a row and did not win in five extreme meetings, which suggests a crisis in the camp of the Yellow. Rayo, on the contrary, has not lost in three extreme meetings, with two wins and a draw against Real Madrid. Obviously, the current tone is on the side of the guests, we believe that the bookmakers slightly underestimate the Bees, who have recently demonstrated good soccer, unlike Villarreal. In this pair we are on the side of the guests, we believe that Madrid have a good opportunity not to lose.