Thursday's La Liga predictions including Real Madrid vs. Cadiz

Rayo Vallecano vs. Celta Vigo (Thursday, 6.00pm)

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Buoyed by a memorable 2-0 win over Real Madrid, Rayo Vallecano will have the chance to claim a fourth consecutive victory when they play host to Celta Vigo on Thursday.

In contrast to their hosts, Celta are winless in six La Liga games after Carlos Carvahal begin his reign as manager with a 2-1 defeat to Osasuna.

We say: Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Celta Vigo

Rayo have won four of their last five home games, and we think that they will claim a narrow victory over a Celta side who have lost their last five away matches.

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Valencia vs. Betis (Thursday, 7.00pm)

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Following a poor run of form, Valencia will look to end a five-game winless run when they play host to Real Betis on Thursday.

The visitors, meanwhile, are unbeaten in four matches in all competitions, and they will be searching for a victory that will move them into the top four.

We say: Valencia 1-2 Real Betis

Although Betis have only won two away games in LaLiga this season, they are currently unbeaten in their previous five away matches in all competitions, and we think that they will continue that run by claiming a narrow victory against Valencia.

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Real Madrid vs. Cadiz (Thursday, 8.30pm)

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Seeking to bounce back from their first La Liga defeat of the season, Real Madrid return to home comforts at the Santiago Bernabeu for Thursday's clash with Cadiz.

Los Blancos were put to the sword 3-2 by Rayo Vallecano on Monday night, while their visitors held Getafe to a 0-0 draw at the weekend.

We say: Real Madrid 3-0 Cadiz

Facing a Cadiz side with an extremely depleted defence should be the perfect tonic for Real Madrid after their first domestic defeat of the season, and no surprises should be sprung at the Bernabeu on Thursday.

Los Blancos have not been steadfast defensively at the Bernabeu, but Thursday's game should provide Ancelotti's side with a much-needed win and clean sheet, even if their visitors have demonstraded a more resilient streak of late.

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