Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
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Home Team
Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
Elche 0-5 Barcelona
Barcelona 2-1 Al Ahly
Barcelona 2-5 Basel
Udinese 1-0 Barcelona
Away Team
Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Alaves
Sevilla 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
Ipswich 3-0 Rayo Vallecano
Charleroi 2-3 Rayo Vallecano
Feyenoord 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
Head-to-Head
Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Barcelona
Barcelona 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Barcelona
Barcelona 3-0 Rayo Vallecano
Key Statistics
Barcelona have six points from six, seven goals scored and zero conceded. Rayo have only one point and have scored twice.
Barcelona's early defensive numbers are equally important: the side has conceded very few shots on target, while Rayo's attacking output has been modest.
Team News
Barcelona's defensive structure remains largely intact despite the midfield absences. The expected XI could retain the same back four that kept Athletic Club scoreless.
Rayo have defensive concerns of their own, including Luiz Felipe and goalkeeper Augusto Batalla, while Marash Kumbulla is doubtful.
Prediction Analysis
For this game, I believe that Barcelona should win this game but Rayo can put up a fight. So, this should be a game where the home side could win either half.