Rayo Vallecano vs Mallorca Prediction & Betting Tips (11 January)

Rayo Vallecano is sticking its tongue out and it was not the winter break that allowed it to breathe given the poor result conceded at home the previous day against Getafe 1-1. It has now been 8 days since the local players last won in La Liga. The last victory dates back to October 26, it was against Alaves at home 1-0. Before Christmas, Inigo Perez's men did not see the light of day on the lawn of Elche, defeated 4-0. This week, Rayo Vallecano traveled to Andalusia to challenge Granada in the last match of the 1/16 finals of the Copa del Rey, won calmly 1-3. In the standings, Vallecano is only one point ahead of its counterpart and occupies 14th position.

After occupying the first half of the table last season, the situation is very different for RCD Mallorca who were beaten last weekend at home by Girona in a decisive match in the fight for maintenance 1-2. This means that the Mallorcans have only won one of their last 6 matches in the elite. It was at home against Elche 3-1. Away, Jagoba Arrasate's men have not won for 4 days and were even eliminated from the Copa del Rey at the round of 16 stage by La Coruña, defeated 1-0. In the ranking, Mallorca occupies 16th place with 18 small points, only 2 more than the first relegation place.

Called up with Senegal for the African Cup of Nations, midfielder Pape Ciss will not participate in this meeting. No more than the injured in the defensive sector Mumin, Balliu and the former Marseillais Luiz Felipe. Brazilian striker Alemao was out of the Copa del Rey this week and could remain in the stands again today. Scorer in the Copa del Rey during this meeting, former Girondins Pedro Diaz will be well operational just like Alvaro Garcia (3 goals in La Liga), also a scorer in Granada. Captain Isi Palazon will respond favorably to his coach. The same goes for the best fireworks player of this team in the championship, Jorge de Frutos (5 achievements).

In the transfer window, Rayo has just obtained the loan of Carlos Martin (middle) from Atlético Madrid. The adventure of the offensive Marc Domenech (7 appearances in La Liga) has ended in Mallorca, the latter being loaned for the 2nd part of the season to Ceuta, in the 2nd division. It was to be expected, but the former captain, Dani Rodriguez, no longer summoned following public protests on social networks against his coach, was released from his contract. Injured, Cuellar should be the only element missing from this trip to Madrid. The talented Matéo Joseph (on loan from Leeds) and Virgili (winger) will be present, like the Kosovar international Vedat Muriqi (3rd in the scorers' ranking with a total of 10 goals). The probable line-ups for Rayo Vallecano – Mallorca:

• Summary: Rayo Vallecano is going head to head with Mallorca starting on 11 Jan 2026 at 13:00 UTC at Estadio de Vallecas stadium, Madrid city, Spain. The match is a part of the LaLiga .
• Rayo Vallecano Feedinco Rating: 6.74
• Mallorca Feedinco Rating: 6.76