Rayo Vallecano are heading into this match in decent spirits, having won two and drawn two of their last five games. They recently beat a tough opponent away from home and have been hard to beat lately. Barcelona, on the other hand, are in very poor form. They have lost four of their last five matches, including three in a row where they conceded three goals each time. That suggests they are really struggling at the moment.

Looking at how these two teams have played each other in the past, the games have been tight and low-scoring. Most recent meetings ended with just one goal or a draw, and there hasn't been a high-scoring thriller between them for a while. Given Barcelona's current bad run and Rayo's solid form, this match looks like it will be close. The most likely outcome is a win for Rayo Vallecano or a draw.