Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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Real Madrid make the short trip to the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday for a local derby in La Liga against Rayo Vallecano.

Carlo Ancelotti's men begin the weekend six points clear at the top of the table and will be confident of claiming another win against their out-of-form neighbours.

Rayo started the season in extraordinary fashion, but have gone over two months without a league win, losing five of their last six clashes.

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid latest odds

Andoni Iraola's men have won eight of their 12 home league matches this term, only Real Madrid and Sevilla have won more games in front of their own fans.

Rayo can be backed at 4/1 (5.00) with bet365 claim three points while Madrid are priced at 4/6 (1.65) with the draw offered at 14/5 (3.80).

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid first goalscorer

Toni Kroos opened the scoring when these two sides met at the Bernabeu in a game which ended 2-1 to Los Blancos in November.

The German is priced at 12/1 (13.00) to break the deadlock once more, with Karim Benzema the shortest priced player to score first at 3/1 (4.00).

Elsewhere, Vinicius Junior is offered at 5/1 (6.00) while the favourite to score first for the hosts is Falcao at 7/1 (8.00).

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid preview

The hosts are a bold and attacking side whose gameplan does not seem to alter, irrespective of the opponents they are facing.

Real Madrid have struggled at times this season to break sides down, but Rayo's adventurous approach should play into Los Blancos' hands.

Madrid have kept three consecutive clean sheets in La Liga, while Rayo have manged just two goals in their last six games, with Los Vallecanos badly lacking a killer instinct in the final third.

Ancelotti's men have had all week to prepare for this derby, a luxury rarely afforded to them in this busy season and should be able to record a win against an out-of-sorts Rayo team.

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid tips & predictions

The price of 4/6 (1.65) for an away win may appeal to some, while backing Madrid to score in both halves at 13/8 (2.63) also looks attractive.

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Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org

Real Madrid to score in both halves at 13/8 (2.63) for a 1pt stake with bet365

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