Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Barcelona

Current streaks

Recent form

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 games. Despite this inconsistency, they've managed to secure a strong 4th position in the league table after their first game. Their defensive record is noteworthy, with 2 clean sheets in the last 6 matches, including a goalless draw in their most recent La Liga fixture against Getafe. However, their goalscoring has been somewhat lackluster, averaging only 0.67 goals per game. The standout match in this period was a heavy 5-0 defeat to Heerenveen in a friendly, which significantly impacted their goal difference. Interestingly, 67% of their recent games have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards low-scoring encounters.

Barcelona

Barcelona's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with a positive trend in their last two competitive matches. They've won their first La Liga game of the season, placing them 3rd in the table. The team's last six games across all competitions (including friendlies) have produced 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, indicating inconsistent but generally positive performances. Notably, Barcelona has been involved in high-scoring affairs, with all of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of these games. Their attack has been productive, averaging 1.67 goals per game, but their defense has conceded at the same rate, resulting in a goal difference of zero. The standout result in this period was a 3-0 loss to Monaco in a friendly, which appears to be an anomaly given their otherwise competitive showings against top-tier opponents like Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Recent home/away form

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano's recent home form shows a mixed bag of results, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games at Estadio de Vallecas. Their goal-scoring has been modest, averaging just 1 goal per game, but their defense has been relatively solid, conceding only 0.67 goals per game. Interestingly, 67% of their recent home matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards lower-scoring affairs. The team has managed to keep clean sheets in 2 of these 6 games, demonstrating their defensive capabilities. While there are no extended runs of wins or losses to note, their inconsistent form is evident in the alternating pattern of results. Despite this inconsistency, Rayo Vallecano's current 4th position in the league suggests they've been performing well overall, although their home form might be an area for improvement.

Barcelona

Barcelona's recent away form presents a mixed picture with some interesting trends. They have won their last three competitive away matches in La Liga, showing resilience on the road. However, prior to this streak, they suffered two consecutive losses, including a high-scoring 4-2 defeat to Girona and a narrow 3-2 loss in the El Clásico against Real Madrid. The team's goal-scoring ability remains consistent, netting at least two goals in each of their last six away games. Defensively, they've been somewhat vulnerable, conceding in five out of six matches. The games have been notably high-scoring, with 83% of them featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Their only clean sheet came in a 2-0 victory against Almeria, but they've struggled to keep opponents at bay in other matches, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game away from home.