Rayo Vallecano – Malaga

Rayo Vallecano host a struggling Malaga side in what promises to be a decisive clash at the Estadio de Vallecas. The home team sit 16th with four points from five games, having scored eight but conceded 14, while the visitors languish in 17th place with just three points and a meagre two goals for and eight against. Both clubs are desperate for a win to climb out of the relegation zone, and the narrow gap in points means a single victory could dramatically reshape the bottom of the table. With Rayo’s lone triumph already on the board and Malaga yet to taste success this season, the encounter is set to be a tense battle for the three crucial points.