Levante vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction

🔮 Expert Prediction

The key matchup here is the midfield battle: Pepelu for Levante against Santi Comesaña of Rayo. Pepelu's been a bright spot in a tough season, making 3.2 tackles per game, trying to win back possession and jumpstart Levante's attack. Comesaña, meanwhile, is the engine for Vallecano, always buzzing.

Levante has been showing signs of life, despite their league position, drawing 1-1 with Espanyol and picking up a huge 1-0 win against Elche in their last two home games. Rayo, on the other hand, has been in a serious slump, losing six of their last seven La Liga matches, including a disheartening 1-0 loss to Cadiz last weekend. Their away form is especially dire.

Levante gets a much-needed three points here. Levante 2, Rayo Vallecano 0.