Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe Prediction and 3/1 Bet Builder Tip | LaLiga

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Match Info

Competition: La Liga
Matchday: Week 18
Venue: Estadio de Vallecas
Kick-off: 2 January 2026 20:00

Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Rayo Win or Draw

Double Chance
1/4

Reason for Tip

Rayo’s home setup is built to avoid collapse: they press in waves, win second balls, and generally keep games competitive even when they’re not clinical. Getafe’s away approach is usually risk-averse and can drift into long periods of defending, which makes “not losing” the sensible base layer. If this is tight late, Rayo are more likely to protect the point than chase recklessly.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Rayo 1+ Goals

Team To Score 1+ Goals
2/5

Reason for Tip

Even if this match is scrappy, Rayo create scoring routes that don’t rely on open-play dominance—corners, wide deliveries, rebounds, and pressure leading to cheap turnovers. Getafe’s away games often involve sustained defending, and one lapse on a set piece or a loose clearance is all Rayo need for a single goal. This line keeps the requirement realistic without needing a big scoreline.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Pep Chavarria 2+ Fouls

Player 2+ Fouls
11/10

Reason for Tip

This pick is about role and matchup rather than form. Chavarría often ends up in repeated 1v1 situations—stopping breaks, engaging early, and making “professional” contact to kill transitions. Against Getafe’s direct spells and physical wide play, he’s the type who can collect fouls simply through volume of duels, especially if Rayo push their fullbacks high and have to recover.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Mauro Arambarri 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
2/9

Reason for Tip

Arambarri is one of Getafe’s likeliest shooters because he arrives late around the box and isn’t shy about striking from mid-range when the move stalls. In a game where Getafe may not generate many clear chances, they often settle for “end the attack with a shot” patterns—second-ball hits, set-piece scraps, or a rebound falling to a midfielder. One attempt is a low bar for a player who regularly pops up on the edge of the area.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Florian Lejeune 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
1/5

Reason for Tip

Lejeune’s shot angle comes from set pieces and direct free kicks. Rayo’s delivery volume (corners and wide free kicks) gives centre-backs chances to attack the first ball, and Lejeune is typically one of the primary targets. Even if it’s not on target, a single header from a corner or a loose-ball strike after a clearance lands this.

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Teams Form and Stats

Rayo enter the new year grateful for the pause in action after a worrying run of seven league matches without a win (D4, L3). A heavy 4–0 defeat away to Elche last time out underlined the scale of their recent struggles, leaving Iñigo Pérez’s side hovering just above the relegation line. The one source of stability has been home form, where they remain unbeaten in five matches across all competitions (W2, D3), although the inability to turn draws into wins at Vallecas continues to slow momentum.

Getafe also limped into the winter break after suffering a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions, capped by a comprehensive 4–0 loss to Real Betis. José Bordalás’ men were already under scrutiny after a shock Copa del Rey exit to Burgos CF, and their league form away from home offers little reassurance. Six defeats in their last seven La Liga road trips (W1) suggest that even a narrow loss would be considered damage limitation.

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Head-to-Head History and Key Players

This fixture has tilted firmly in Rayo’s favour in recent years. Vallecano are unbeaten in the last eight league meetings (W3, D5), while Getafe have failed to score in each of their last four visits to Vallecas. The pattern points toward tight, physical contests rather than open attacking football.

Pep Chavarría has developed a reputation for late-game physicality, with all four of his league bookings this season arriving after the 70th minute. His defensive duels are likely to be tested again here.

For Getafe, Mauro Arambarri remains their most consistent threat from midfield, particularly after the break, with five of his last six club goals coming in the second half.

Rayo are dealing with absences due to injuries and AFCON call-ups, including the loss of Jorge de Frutos, while Getafe could be without Abdel Abqar, Abu Kamara, and Coba da Costa, limiting Bordalás’ defensive options.

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Predicted Starting XI

Rayo Vallecano (4-3-3)

  • GK: Batalla

  • Defence: Ratiu, Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, Chavarría

  • Midfield: Valentín, Camello, Palazón

  • Attack: López, García, Díaz


Getafe (4-4-2)

  • GK: Soria

  • Defence: Iglesias, Duarte, Djene, Rico

  • Midfield: Kiko Femenía, Arambarri, Milla, Martín

  • Attack: Juanmi, Liso

Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Rayo Win or Draw

Double Chance
1/4

Reason for Tip

Rayo’s home setup is built to avoid collapse: they press in waves, win second balls, and generally keep games competitive even when they’re not clinical. Getafe’s away approach is usually risk-averse and can drift into long periods of defending, which makes “not losing” the sensible base layer. If this is tight late, Rayo are more likely to protect the point than chase recklessly.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Rayo 1+ Goals

Team To Score 1+ Goals
2/5

Reason for Tip

Even if this match is scrappy, Rayo create scoring routes that don’t rely on open-play dominance—corners, wide deliveries, rebounds, and pressure leading to cheap turnovers. Getafe’s away games often involve sustained defending, and one lapse on a set piece or a loose clearance is all Rayo need for a single goal. This line keeps the requirement realistic without needing a big scoreline.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Pep Chavarria 2+ Fouls

Player 2+ Fouls
11/10

Reason for Tip

This pick is about role and matchup rather than form. Chavarría often ends up in repeated 1v1 situations—stopping breaks, engaging early, and making “professional” contact to kill transitions. Against Getafe’s direct spells and physical wide play, he’s the type who can collect fouls simply through volume of duels, especially if Rayo push their fullbacks high and have to recover.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Mauro Arambarri 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
2/9

Reason for Tip

Arambarri is one of Getafe’s likeliest shooters because he arrives late around the box and isn’t shy about striking from mid-range when the move stalls. In a game where Getafe may not generate many clear chances, they often settle for “end the attack with a shot” patterns—second-ball hits, set-piece scraps, or a rebound falling to a midfielder. One attempt is a low bar for a player who regularly pops up on the edge of the area.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Florian Lejeune 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
1/5

Reason for Tip

Lejeune’s shot angle comes from set pieces and direct free kicks. Rayo’s delivery volume (corners and wide free kicks) gives centre-backs chances to attack the first ball, and Lejeune is typically one of the primary targets. Even if it’s not on target, a single header from a corner or a loose-ball strike after a clearance lands this.

Game prediction and Correct Score

La Liga returns with a fixture that usually turns into a battle of territory, duels and game-management rather than free-flowing chances. Rayo’s best route is to make Vallecas uncomfortable, play on the front foot, and squeeze Getafe into long spells without the ball. Getafe, meanwhile, tend to keep games tight and try to win moments—set pieces, second balls, and transitions—so the angles here lean toward a controlled home result with plenty of contact and a few shot opportunities for set-piece takers and midfield runners.

Suggested Correct Score Lean

1–0 or 1–1 — tight, physical, with one of the goals most likely coming from a set-piece or a turnover high up the pitch.

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TipMan Bet Builder & Reasoning

1) Rayo Vallecano Win or Draw

Rayo’s home setup is built to avoid collapse: they press in waves, win second balls, and generally keep games competitive even when they’re not clinical. Getafe’s away approach is usually risk-averse and can drift into long periods of defending, which makes “not losing” the sensible base layer. If this is tight late, Rayo are more likely to protect the point than chase recklessly.

2) Rayo 1+ Team Goals

Even if this match is scrappy, Rayo create scoring routes that don’t rely on open-play dominance—corners, wide deliveries, rebounds, and pressure leading to cheap turnovers. Getafe’s away games often involve sustained defending, and one lapse on a set piece or a loose clearance is all Rayo need for a single goal. This line keeps the requirement realistic without needing a big scoreline.

3) Pep Chavarría 2+ Fouls

This pick is about role and matchup rather than form. Chavarría often ends up in repeated 1v1 situations—stopping breaks, engaging early, and making “professional” contact to kill transitions. Against Getafe’s direct spells and physical wide play, he’s the type who can collect fouls simply through volume of duels, especially if Rayo push their fullbacks high and have to recover.

4) Mauro Arambarri 1+ Shots

Arambarri is one of Getafe’s likeliest shooters because he arrives late around the box and isn’t shy about striking from mid-range when the move stalls. In a game where Getafe may not generate many clear chances, they often settle for “end the attack with a shot” patterns—second-ball hits, set-piece scraps, or a rebound falling to a midfielder. One attempt is a low bar for a player who regularly pops up on the edge of the area.

5) Florian Lejeune 1+ Shots

Lejeune’s shot angle comes from set pieces and direct free kicks. Rayo’s delivery volume (corners and wide free kicks) gives centre-backs chances to attack the first ball, and Lejeune is typically one of the primary targets. Even if it’s not on target, a single header from a corner or a loose-ball strike after a clearance lands this.

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Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Rayo Win or Draw

Double Chance
1/4

Reason for Tip

Rayo’s home setup is built to avoid collapse: they press in waves, win second balls, and generally keep games competitive even when they’re not clinical. Getafe’s away approach is usually risk-averse and can drift into long periods of defending, which makes “not losing” the sensible base layer. If this is tight late, Rayo are more likely to protect the point than chase recklessly.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Rayo 1+ Goals

Team To Score 1+ Goals
2/5

Reason for Tip

Even if this match is scrappy, Rayo create scoring routes that don’t rely on open-play dominance—corners, wide deliveries, rebounds, and pressure leading to cheap turnovers. Getafe’s away games often involve sustained defending, and one lapse on a set piece or a loose clearance is all Rayo need for a single goal. This line keeps the requirement realistic without needing a big scoreline.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Pep Chavarria 2+ Fouls

Player 2+ Fouls
11/10

Reason for Tip

This pick is about role and matchup rather than form. Chavarría often ends up in repeated 1v1 situations—stopping breaks, engaging early, and making “professional” contact to kill transitions. Against Getafe’s direct spells and physical wide play, he’s the type who can collect fouls simply through volume of duels, especially if Rayo push their fullbacks high and have to recover.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Mauro Arambarri 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
2/9

Reason for Tip

Arambarri is one of Getafe’s likeliest shooters because he arrives late around the box and isn’t shy about striking from mid-range when the move stalls. In a game where Getafe may not generate many clear chances, they often settle for “end the attack with a shot” patterns—second-ball hits, set-piece scraps, or a rebound falling to a midfielder. One attempt is a low bar for a player who regularly pops up on the edge of the area.

2 Jan 20:00 - Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División
2 Jan 20:00
Rayo vs Getafe - Primera División

Florian Lejeune 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
1/5

Reason for Tip

Lejeune’s shot angle comes from set pieces and direct free kicks. Rayo’s delivery volume (corners and wide free kicks) gives centre-backs chances to attack the first ball, and Lejeune is typically one of the primary targets. Even if it’s not on target, a single header from a corner or a loose-ball strike after a clearance lands this.

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