La Liga Clash: A Battle of Offensive Struggles - Rayo Vallecano Faces Getafe in a Critical Matchup After the Winter Break

The Spanish La Liga resumes after the Christmas and New Year break with a match between two teams struggling in front of goal. Both Rayo Vallecano and Getafe have only managed to score 13 goals, a figure only slightly better than the relegation zone's Real Oviedo. Rayo Vallecano, keen on European competition, advanced in the Europa Conference League and the Copa del Rey, but have been inconsistent in the league. They will be without key players including De Frutos, Ciss, and Mumin. Getafe, despite a four-game losing streak, still sits higher in the standings than Rayo Vallecano. The Christmas break came at a crucial time for them, but they will still be missing Mayoral, lacking a genuine centre-forward. Getafe's recent defeats, while disappointing, have seen them play reasonably well, with red cards and missed chances impacting results. Bordalas's Getafe side has a solid foundation. Rayo Vallecano also struggles upfront, and their current setup struggles against teams that defend deep. Elche and Real Betis found success by ceding possession against them. Data suggests Rayo Vallecano are in slightly better form, with the odds reflecting this. Considering Rayo Vallecano's recent struggles to score, having only scored 1 goal in their last 7 league matches, they might struggle to find the net. The prediction favours Getafe to cover the spread.