TIPS - Rayo Vallecano VS Real Madrid

[(Rayo Vallecano) Strength]:
1. Rayo Vallecano defeated Polish team Lech Poznan 3-2 at home in the 3rd round of the UEFA Conference League league phase during the midweek. They have achieved a record of 2 wins and 1 draw in the first 3 rounds, remaining undefeated.
2. Rayo Vallecano scored in 7 of the last 8 games with 18 goals, averaging 2.25 goals per game, showcasing outstanding attack.
3. Rayo Vallecano won 3 home games in a row lately and only lost one of the last 11 home matches, revealing decent home form.

[(Rayo Vallecano) Weakness]:
1. Rayo Vallecano lost 4-0 to Villarreal CF in the last league game on the road, failing to continue winning and ending their 3-game winning streak in the league.
2. Rayo Vallecano conceded in 4 of the last 5 games with a total of 9 goals, boasting unstable defense.
3. Rayo Vallecano received 1 draw and 1 loss in two encounters against Real Madrid in last season's La Liga, taking a point and placing them at a disadvantage.
4. Rayo Vallecano won only one of the last 5 games in AH, demonstrating an average winning trend.

[(Real Madrid CF) Strength]:
1. Real Madrid CF are at the top of the league table and are eager to cement their position. They are undoubtedly motivated to grab every point to win the title.
2. Kylian Mbappe is ranked 1st with 13 goals in the La Liga top-scorer standings.
3. Real Madrid CF secured a 4-0 big win over Valencia CF in the last league game at home, on a 4-game winning streak in the league.
4. Real Madrid CF scored 26 goals in the previous 11 league games, averaging 2.36 goals per game, featuring full offense.
5. Real Madrid CF kept 3 clean sheets in the last 5 games. In the previous 11 league games, they conceded 10 goals, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, making them one of the best defensive teams in the league.
6. Real Madrid CF won five and lost two in the last seven away matches, with a high win rate, showing decent away form.
7. Real Madrid CF received 4 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in the last 8 encounters against Rayo Vallecano, with an unbeaten rate of 87.5%, having the upper hand.
8. Real Madrid CF lost 2 of the last 7 games in AH, revealing a decent winning trend.

[(Real Madrid CF) Weakness]:
1. Real Madrid CF lost 1-0 to Premier League side Liverpool on the road in the 4th round of the Champions League league phase during the midweek, marking their first defeat.

[Tips]:
Rayo Vallecano lost the last league game but won in the Conference League.

They have had unbalanced performances on both offense and defense lately, but their home record has been decent.

Real Madrid CF won 4 league games in a row before, ranking at the top of the table.

However, they lost to Liverpool in midweek's Champions League match and urgently need a win to boost morale.

The team boast excellent offense and defense in the league, and their away record has been decent recently, boasting far superior overall strength to Rayo Vallecano as well.

Moreover, Real Madrid remained unbeaten in 7 of the last 8 encounters against Rayo Vallecano, having the upper hand.

The AH line also supports the away side in this match.

Thus, Real Madrid are favored.

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