Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips (1 February)

Since Alvaro Arbeloa took power, Real Madrid has been doing better except for the elimination in the Copa del Rey by Albacete. Not especially in the results which remained quite good under Better yet, the Madrilenians had beaten Monaco in the Champions League at home by offering a real recital to their public 6-1. Back to one point behind FC Barcelona at the start of this day, Real Madrid could find themselves 4 points away if the Catalans win the day before in Elche. But this week, the White House lost in Lisbon against Benfica 4-2 after a completely failed performance which made it lose its place in the top 8. Real Madrid will therefore have to play in the play-offs of this Champions League.

For its part, Rayo Vallecano is always hellish when it comes to playing against Real Madrid, one of its neighbors. However, it has been a descent into hell in recent weeks for Inigo Perez's men, 16th in La Liga, notably due to their last two defeats to date against Celta Vigo 3-0 and for the reception of Osasuna last weekend 1-3. These two defeats came on top of the elimination experienced in the Copa del Rey on Alaves' pitch at the round of 16 stage 2-0. 

Suspended for the trip to the Ceramica de Villarreal, Aurélien Tchouameni will return to the group today. On the other hand, still no Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Militao, or even Ferland Mendy, all on the side (injured). Offensively, the top scorer in the championship and the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé (21 goals, 4 assists in La Liga, 13 goals in C1) will be operational like the resurgent Vinicius Jr, regaining confidence since the arrival of Arbeloa. Argentine winger Franco Mastantuono is prioritized for the right winger position, ahead of Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo. Brazilian striker Endrick has been loaned to Lyon for the second half of the season and is already a hit with Les Gones. Central defender Nobel Mendy will return from suspension while his comrades in the defensive sector, Mumin and Baillu, are injured and probably forced to throw in the towel for this derby.

Midfielder Diego Mendez is also injured. Recently injured, right-back and Romanian international Ratiu would be on his way back and promoted to starting position this afternoon. The leaders made two nice moves in the transfer window by offering themselves the loans of Akhomach (Villarreal) and Carlos Martin (Atlético Madrid). Jorge de Frutos (6 goals in La Liga) and captain Isi Palazon (2 goals, 3 assists) will be traveling to the Bernabeu like Pedro Diaz (ex-Bordeaux) who had a very nice golaso ​​last year in Madrid.

• Summary: Real Madrid is going head to head with Rayo Vallecano starting on 1 Feb 2026 at 13:00 UTC at Bernabéu stadium, Madrid city, Spain. The match is a part of the LaLiga .
• Real Madrid Feedinco Rating: 7.10
• Rayo Vallecano Feedinco Rating: 6.72