Valladolid – Rayo

Valladolid v Rayo: La Liga match preview

Saturday 25 March 2023, 20:00 GMT | Estadio José Zorrilla, Valladolid

Valladolid are 12th in the table, eight points behind Rayo in eighth.

The home side come into the game on the back of a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis, while Rayo drew 1-1 at home to Celta Vigo.

Valladolid have no fresh injury concerns, with only long-term absentee Martin Hongla (knee) set to miss out.

Rayo will be without defender Florian Lejeune, who is suspended.

Striker Sergio Camello is also a doubt after missing training this week.

Valladolid have been in good form of late, winning three of their last five league games.

They will be confident of getting a result against Rayo, who have only won one of their last five away games.

Rayo have a good record against Valladolid, winning three of their last five meetings.

However, they have not won at the Estadio José Zorrilla since 2016.

This is a tough game to call, but we think Valladolid will edge it.

The home side have been in better form of late and they will be buoyed by the return of some key players.

Rayo will be without some important players, so we think Valladolid will take advantage and win 2-1.