Racing Ferrol vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction 03.01.2025 | Copa del Rey

• Competition: Spain - Copa del Rey
• Date: Friday, 3rd, January 2025
• Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Municipal da Malata (Ferrol)

Before returning to La Liga action, Rayo Vallecano will look to build momentum by sealing a spot in the Copa del Rey round of 16 when they take on second-tier side Racing Ferrol on Friday evening.

Racing Ferrol vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5

The last meetings between these rivals date back to the 2006-07 season when they were third-tier teams, with Os Dianos Verdes winning the home match 2-0 while the other ended in a goalless draw, and it wouldn't be surprising if another dull contest unfolds in Galicia.

Things are looking bleak this season for Racing de Ferrol, who currently find themselves in one of the relegation spots after a disheartening run of just one win in their last 12 league contests, signaling the urgent need for a turnaround in form.

Still, Os Dianos Verdes have been hindered this season by a lack of cutting edge in the attacking third, as their tally of 14 goals makes them the worst scorers in Segunda Division, with even bottom-dwelling Cartagena showing more attacking potency than them with 15 goals scored.

In the battle for the last-16 stage, Ferrol will face a Rayo Vallecano side who are in a buoyant mood at the moment after putting together a five-game unbeaten run across all comps, highlighted by brilliant stalemates against Real Madrid 3-3 and villarreal 1-1.

On foreign soil, Los Franjirrojos have become a hard nut to crack in recent times, but their attacking bluntness is clear, having scored just three goals in their last five La Liga away matches, with two of those fixtures finishing without a goal.

It makes sense that the club from the outskirts of Madrid is favored not only due to their quality on paper but also because of the form they are in, so we expect Rayo Vallecano to control the match and do enough in attack to advance further in the Copa del Rey in what is anticipated to be an uninspiring contest against the toothless Ferrol.