Albert
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4d
My Prediction
DrawBuckle up, sports lovers, as we dive into this enticing LaLiga matchup between Deportivo Alavés and Rayo Vallecano.
Starting with Rayo Vallecano, their goalkeeper, Augusto Batalla, with 8 saves and a modest 6.67 rating, has been keeping the ball out of the back of the net. Looking at their top players, Andrei Rațiu, Pedro Díaz, and Álvaro García shoulder the frontline responsibilities. Rațiu impresses with an 85.5% accurate pass rate while Díaz's goal scoring ambition has been spelled out by his 2 goal tally so far.
Unfortunately for Rayo Vallecano, it seems like their injuries have come at a bad time with a game-changer in Florian Lejeune missing from action. It looks like scoring could be a bit of a tall order today.
On the other side, Deportivo Alavés' goal is fiercely guarded by the duo of Adrián Rodríguez and Antonio Sivera. Their top players' ranks feature an array of talent with Santiago Mouriño, Kike García, and Carles Aleñá notably leading the pack. García, however, lands on the injured list which can cause Deportivo Alavés to calculate their offensive tactics.
Looking at the Regular Season Records, Rayo Vallecano seems to come out with a dominant edge with a 9-10-9 record compared to Deportivo Alavés' rather lackluster record of just 6 wins.
Past matchups haven't been particularly kind to Deportivo Alavés, given they lost 2 and won 1 in three encounters with Rayo Vallecano. But as they say, past is past, and who knows what today would bring.
In terms of recent results, both teams have been in a bit of a rut, failing to convert draws into wins. Deportivo Alavés managed to scrape a victory against Villarreal, while Rayo Vallecano faced a string of one-goal losses and draws.
Taking all of these pointers into context, I'd wager this game will finish in a tussle for supremacy, with Rayo Vallecano's prior advantage waning due to injuries, while Deportivo Alavés struggles to capitalize on their opponents' plight.
Albert’s Prediction: Draw