Rayo Vallecano and Getafe, currently tied on 18 points and positioned 15th and 11th respectively in the league standings, are set to clash in a Spanish La Liga encounter. Both teams are striving to climb out of the lower ranks. Rayo Vallecano's home form has been inconsistent, marked by numerous draws, yet they've demonstrated defensive resilience. However, their recent form is poor, with a string of winless matches and a significant lack of goals in attack. Getafe, on the other hand, has struggled on the road, suffering consecutive defeats and experiencing attacking difficulties, although they hold a slight advantage in the league table. Historically, Rayo Vallecano has remained unbeaten against Getafe recently, potentially providing a psychological edge. Both sides will be eager to secure points in this match. Whether Rayo Vallecano can capitalize on home advantage to reverse their downturn, and if Getafe can halt their slide, are key questions. Furthermore, both teams will be missing key players due to injury, adding an element of uncertainty to the match. The expected goal total is set between 1.5 and 2 goals, with the odds for over goals slightly increasing and the odds for under goals decreasing. This adjustment aligns with both teams' recent struggles in attack. Rayo Vallecano has scored only one goal in their last six league matches, and their home attacking efficiency is among the lowest in the league. Getafe's situation is similar, also scoring just one goal in their last six games, conceding an average of 1.78 goals per away match. The odds reflect the teams' defensive focus over attacking ambition. Past encounters support this, with four of the last five meetings between the two teams having fewer than three total goals, indicating a cautious approach. Considering the lineups, both teams will have key attacking players out due to injury, further reducing their attacking threat. Given the league standings, a draw wouldn't be a disaster for either team, potentially leading to a slow-paced game with both sides prioritizing defense. Consequently, the expectation of fewer goals is managed by maintaining a low goal total and leaning towards under goals. Considering both teams' motivations and abilities, a closely contested match with a limited number of goals is anticipated. Prediction: Under 1.75 goals.