Las Palmas vs Rayo Vallecano Football Match Stats & Results Friday, 9 May, 2025 14:00

Both Las Palmas and Rayo Vallecano find themselves in the mid-to-lower half of the La Liga table as the season approaches its conclusion. While neither team is in immediate relegation danger, securing points in these final matches will be crucial to solidify their league status and potentially push for a slightly higher finish.

Head-to-Head Record:

• Las Palmas Wins: 5
• Rayo Vallecano Wins: 8
• Draws: 6

In their most recent encounter earlier this season, Rayo Vallecano secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home.

Recent Form:

• Las Palmas (Last 5 Matches): L-D-L-W-L. Las Palmas' recent form has been inconsistent. Their most recent match was a 2-0 away defeat to Valencia. They will be looking to improve their home form in this encounter.
• Rayo Vallecano (Last 5 Matches): D-W-L-D-W. Rayo Vallecano's form has been slightly more positive recently, including a 2-1 home win against Celta Vigo in their last game. They will be aiming to build on that momentum on their travels.

Team News:

• Las Palmas:
  • Out: Daley Sinkgraven (injured).
  • Doubtful: Omenuke Mfulu (muscle injury).
  • Marvin Park is expected to return to the squad after serving a suspension. Sandro Ramírez could lead the attack for the home side.
• Rayo Vallecano:
  • Out: Kike Pérez (injured).
  • There are no major fresh injury concerns reported for Rayo manager Iñigo Pérez.
  • Radamel Falcao and Sergio Camello are likely to compete for the starting striker role.

Key Stats and Trends:

• Four of the last six meetings between these two sides have seen under 2.5 goals.
• Las Palmas have struggled for goals at home recently, failing to score in three of their last five matches at Estadio Gran Canaria.
• Rayo Vallecano have been relatively solid defensively on their travels, keeping clean sheets in two of their last five away games.
• Las Palmas have won two of their last three home matches against Rayo Vallecano.
• Rayo Vallecano have drawn half of their away matches this season.

Betting Tips and Predictions:

This is likely to be a tight and potentially low-scoring affair between two teams looking to secure valuable points in the final stretch of the season. Las Palmas will be eager to bounce back at home, while Rayo Vallecano will aim to continue their recent positive form.

• Prediction: Las Palmas 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
• Betting Tip 1: Under 2.5 Goals @ around 8/13 (1.62). The head-to-head history and Las Palmas' recent home struggles for goals suggest a low-scoring encounter.
• Betting Tip 2: Draw @ around 2/1 (3.00). Given the tight nature of previous meetings and both teams' need for points, a draw seems a plausible outcome.
• Betting Tip 3: Both Teams to Score - No @ around 4/5 (1.80). With Las Palmas' recent home scoring issues and Rayo's defensive solidity on the road, one or both teams might fail to find the net.

Additional Considerations:

• The tactical approach of both managers could play a significant role in the outcome of this match.
• A draw might be a satisfactory result for both teams as they aim to secure their La Liga status.
• The atmosphere at Estadio Gran Canaria could provide Las Palmas with a slight advantage.