Valladolid - Rayo: Pucela seek to recover lost ground against Vallecano

Valladolid continue to seek the form that saw them perform so well at the start of the season. Facing Rayo Vallecano, they will look to turn their poor recent run around

Real Valladolid will be looking to get back to winning ways when they host Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio José Zorrilla on Saturday.

Pucela, who started the season brightly, have endured a difficult run of form in recent weeks, winning just one of their last six matches.

As a result, they have slipped down to 14th in the standings, and are now looking over their shoulders at the relegation zone.

Rayo, meanwhile, are in eighth place, and come into this match off the back of a 2-1 win over Valencia.

Valladolid will be without suspended centre-back Javi Sánchez for the visit of Rayo, while striker Shon Weissman is a doubt with a knock.

Rayo, meanwhile, have no fresh injury concerns, and are expected to field a strong side.

This is a tough match to call, but Valladolid’s poor recent form makes it difficult to back them to get the win.

Rayo are in better form, and have a good record against Valladolid, having won three of the last four meetings between the two sides.

The visitors are also likely to be buoyed by the return of Radamel Falcao, who missed the win over Valencia through injury.

Prediction: Rayo Vallecano to win 2-1

Valladolid – Rayo