{"id":1442278,"date":"2026-04-09T14:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1442278"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:21:15","slug":"match-preview-mallorca-vs-rayo-vallecano-12-04-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-mallorca-vs-rayo-vallecano-12-04-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Mallorca vs Rayo Vallecano: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All eyes turn to the Iberostar Estadi as Mallorca<\/a> look to narrow the gap on mid-table rivals Rayo Vallecano<\/a> in a contest that sees a proven home record up against a side boasting the league’s most prolific striker outside the top two. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is at 15:15 on Sunday, with both clubs seeking a crucial boost in the congested lower mid-table of La Liga<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Mallorca’s scoring record at home, Rayo Vallecano’s attacking xG and the head-to-head trends, here are our top betting recommendations. We’re particularly confident in backing Vedat Muriqi to find the net, given his outstanding form and Mallorca’s need for goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Vedat Muriqi Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/8 @ Sky Bet<\/a>
(38.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMuriqi has 19 goals in 29 matches and is second in the league scoring charts. He has scored in key home games and is central to Mallorca’s attack, taking penalties and averaging over 3 shots per game. Rayo have conceded in 70% of away fixtures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFive of the last six meetings between these two sides have ended with two goals or fewer. Both teams have struggled for attacking consistency, and Rayo have kept 9 clean sheets in 30 \u2014 expect a cautious, low-scoring affair.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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