Barcelona - Rayo Vallecano Football prediction

Valverde's starting XI could be heavily influenced by the crucial Champions League second leg against Lyon coming up this week. Announced that he will rotate for Barcelona's game against Rayo Vallecano. The coach confirmed "it's likely there will be some cahnges," although he suggested nothing too radical because "we've had the week off and there are four days [until the Champions League game against Lyon after]. We will be careful with some players, but we will look at it." Time will tell though if Valverde has one eye on Lyon or not. For sure, here’s a strong argument to suggest that he could rest players for this encounter.
Rayo is poor traveller and nothing speak about potential upset. Even fast lead not really would suggest dosen attempts made by Barcelona. I expect walk on park and save energy for another fixture.

Los Vallecanos have been particularly woeful lately having lost their last five matches. Can not expect strong resistance but line of 20 attempts is still very high line.
From other side we have got occasion go see a new face of FCB against both challenges against Real Madrid.

Often slow a pace, at the Clasico victory last Saturday, many fans complained that the Barca game is now similar to the philosophy of Atletico Madrid. Although the Valverde team does not always playfully shine this season, the results are just right.