Levante vs Rayo Vallecano Predictions

• Levante drew 3-3 with Real Madrid in their first home game this term, but Granotas have now won just one of their last 12 at Ciutat de Valencia (D7, L4).
• Rayo Vallecano have lost both of their opening away trips in La Liga. The newly promoted side won just eight from 21 on the road in Segunda last season (D7, L6).
• Five of Levante’s last seven La Liga outings have ended level with both teams scoring.

Odds light for Levante despite poor travelling opponents

Levante entertain a poor travelling Rayo Vallecano side in La Liga this Saturday, though confidence in the hosts is far from high despite a 3-3 draw with Real Madrid in their opening fixture at Ciutat de Valencia this season.

Granotas were undeniably good in taking a point from Los Blancos three weeks ago, however, Paco Lopez’ charges are hardly a side to hang your hat on in terms of consistency and backing up strong efforts.

Their 1-0 loss at Real Sociedad last time out was no disgrace, though it did extend Levante’s winless run in the top flight to 11 games stretching back to last term, with six of those matches ending in defeat.

And a return to home turf this weekend isn’t exactly a guarantee of victory for Levante, with Lopez’ men winning just one of their last dozen starts at Ciutat de Valencia, drawing seven.

Rayo Vallecano bagged their first win of the campaign in emphatic style at home to Granada before the international break (4-0), but the Madrilenians lost both of their opening away trips and managed to win just eight from 21 on the road in 2020/21 despite promotion.

Overall, this fixture looks a bit of a lock, and it wouldn’t surprise us to see the sides battle their way to a point apiece. We’re not expecting a thriller, though both teams have netted in all but one of Levante’s last seven, so 1-1 is our correct score prediction.

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