On Monday night, Granada host Rayo Vallecano in a potentially massive clash in the Spanish Segunda.
With five games of the Segunda season to go, Granada are just four points outside of the play-off spots in the Spanish second tier. A recent run of just one league win in their last nine games, including failing to win in their last five league outings, has hindered the home side’s promotion push.
Last time out Granada suffered a 2-1 defeat at league leaders Huesca. The defeat has damaged the home side’s chances of a return to La Liga at their first attempt.
Miguel Portugal’s side has a decent recent home record in the Segunda. Although they have won just one of their last four league games on home soil, they have also lost just one of their 11 matches.
Their recent home games in the Spanish second tier have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six outings.
Rayo Vallecano are in a far healthier position in the table than the home side, currently second in the table, two points clear of third-place Sporting Gijon.
Rayo have hit form of late in the Segunda, winning their last four games in the Spanish second tier. Michel’s team have also lost just one of their last 16 league games, so are a tough team to defeat.
Last time out in the Segunda, Rayo recorded a 3-1 victory over Tenerife. It was the third consecutive game that the visitors had scored three or more goals in the Spanish second tier.
The visitor’s recent away form in the Spanish second tier has also been decent, as they have won three of their last four games on their travels in the Segunda. Their recent away games in the league have been low-scoring, though with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five games.
Rayo has a good recent record against the home side. Forebet predicts that their good recent record will continue in this clash, with the visitors recording what could be a vital win at the top of the Segunda table.