Rayo Vallecano will attempt to build on their impressive outing this season when they visit Mirandes in the Copa del Rey next Wednesday with a kickoff at 10 pm.
When the visitors take on a fellow Spanish side in the race for European football, Mirandes are comfortably sitting in mid-table in Spain’s Segunda Division.
Despite some surprises in La Liga this season, Rayo Vallecano’s presence in the league’s upper echelons is one of the most notable.
Four defeats have come in the last ten games—at Real Betis, Real Madrid, Villarreal, and Atletico Madrid. Their most recent game was a win over Barcelona.
Andoni Iraola will be satisfied that Vallecano is nowhere near the relegation battle, as the current gap between them and the bottom four stands at 14 points.
Meanwhile, Mirandes will come into this game, having earned six points from three matches to move them away from the relegation zone in the Segunda Division.
On Sunday, Mirandes defeated Real Zaragoza, 2-0, Alejandro Marques scoring both goals before the sending off a player on their opponent’s team.
Escobar will not be satisfied with the team’s performances this season, but at least they have earned an opportunity to show what they can do against top-tier opposition.
So far, their two wins have been against San Roque Lepe and Lugo, with Marques scoring three of his team’s five goals.
Mirandes vs Rayo Vallecano Head to Head
Both sides have six games against each other with hosts taking three wins while opponents with one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Mirandes 0-2 Real Zaragoza
- FC Cartagena 3-0 Mirandes
- CD Lugo 1-2 Mirandes
- Mirandes 2-0 Real Sociedad B
- SD Ponferradina 2-1 Mirandes
Away
- Atletico Madrid 2-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Deportivo Alaves
- Bergantinos 1-3 Rayo Vallecano
- Villarreal 2-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Espanyol
Mirandes Team News
Mrdad’s Plassa-dard center-back Victor Sanchis only lasted 45 minutes against Barcelona at the weekend, leaving Iago Lopez in line for an opportunity in his place.
Rayo Vallecano Team News
With Falcao having started on the bench against his former club Atletico Madrid at the weekend, he should be included in Vallecano’s starting eleven against Sporting Gijon this Sunday.
Prediction and Odds
Vallecano likely to make changes for this contest. Mirandes will have to be at their best to stay competitive. We are backing the visitors to still prevail with something to spare.
- Rayo Vallecano Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- No Score: Home
