Rayo Majadahonda and Numancia meet at Miniestadio Cerro del Espino, in a match for the 31st round of the Second Division. In the last direct confrontation for this edition of the league, on 18-11-2018, Rayo Majadahonda won it off by (1-2). In this match the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results obtained at home and as a visitor.
Rayo Majadahonda:
The home team is currently in the 17 th position of the league, with 33 points won, after 9 wins, 6 draws and 15 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against Alcorcón, by (2-0). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Osasuna, by (3-0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses in away matches, with 14 goals scored and 24 conceded; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 15 goals scored and 16 conceded. For the championship, Rayo Majadahonda won 13 points out of 30 possible, after 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 home matches. In their home matches there are a few frequent results at half-time: 1-0 (6 out of 15 matches) and 0-0 (6 out of 15 matches). The team has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 7 of the last 15 matches for this competition have ended with Under 1,5 goals. In 30 matches in this competition, he never got the comeback in the 16 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 15 home matches for this competition there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 5 of their 14 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘); He suffered 6 of his 16 goals between the minutes (76’-90 ‘).
The Ray Majadahonda should line up in a 4-3-3, benefiting the defensive organization and counterattacks. The three players responsible for tormenting the rival defense are Benito Ramírez, Héctor Hernández and Daniel Romera. In the center of the field, it is likely that Enzo Zidane, son of Zinédine Zidane, Guerrero and Fede Varela, will play. It should be noted that the star of this team is Aitor Ruibal, with 7 goals scored. Coach Antonio Ortega will not be able to count on Óscar Valentín, for being suspended due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
Numancia:
After 8 wins, 12 draws and 10 losses, the away team is currently in the 13 th position of the league, with 36 points won. In the penultimate match, they tied in a match against Tenerife, by (1-1). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Málaga, by (1-1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 1 win, 9 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses at their stadium. For the league, Numancia won 9 points out of 30 possible points, after 1 win, 6 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 home matches. In their home league matches the most frequent result at half-time was the 1-0 (6 out of 15 matches). The team has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, so they have not displayed great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 30 matches in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 15 times and never got the comeback. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 15 away matches for this competition: they have scored 5 of their 13 goals between minutes (31’-45 ‘).
The Numancia, out of home, should line up in the usual 4-3-3, privileging the tactical organization. The three players responsible for throwing the panic in the opposing area are Francisco Villalba, Yaw Yeboah and David Rodriguéz. In the central zone of the terrain, it is possible that Alejando Sanz and Pape Diamanka act, this being the scorer of service, with 9 goals scored, and finally, to close the trio, the midfielder Alberto Escassi, player with a great vision of the game . Unai Medina will be out of this match, because he was injured. His return is scheduled for April this year.
