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Rayo Vallecano hosts Levante on Monday in a La Liga match at Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid, with both clubs deep in a relegation battle.
The hosts sit 15th in the table with 31 points and have not lost in their last six matches in all competitions, a run that includes a 1-1 draw with Sevilla in their most recent La Liga outing.
Iñigo Pérez’s side has lost just twice at home in La Liga this season and beat Levante 3-0 in the reverse fixture back in October, giving Rayo a clear edge in recent head-to-head meetings.
Watch Rayo Vallecano vs. Levante on ESPN+
Meanwhile, Levante is 19th in the table with 22 points, six points from safety, and has one of the worst defensive records in La Liga with 45 goals conceded in 27 matches.
The visitors have shown some signs of life with four points from their last two league games, including a 2-0 win over Alavés and a 1-1 draw with Girona.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we’ve got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
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Rayo Vallecano vs. Levante game odds
Rayo Vallecano vs. Levante prediction, pick
Rayo’s strong home record and Levante’s defensive struggles make the hosts the clear favorites, though the visitors’ desperation for points makes this a dangerous fixture.
Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 2, Levante 0
Rayo Vallecano vs. Levante channel, start time, streaming
- When: Monday, March 16
- Where: Estadio de Vallecas (Madrid, Spain)
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH HERE), ESPN Deportes
