Rayo Vallecano is set to host Alaves in a La Liga match on Sunday, aiming for their third consecutive victory of the season. This clash is part of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign.
Match Overview: Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves
Rayo Vallecano currently occupies the 11th position in the league standings, amassing 11 points from nine matches. In contrast, Alaves sits right above them in 10th place with 12 points from the same number of games.
Recent Form
Rayo Vallecano has experienced a turnaround in October after a disappointing September. They have won three out of four matches in the league this month, remaining unbeaten. Their recent matches included:
- A 2-2 draw with Hacken in a European fixture
- Wins against Real Sociedad and Levante
In the league, they have recorded three victories, two draws, and four losses so far this season.
On the other hand, Alaves has had a mixed bag of results but enters this match on the back of a 0-0 draw with Valencia. They have also been solid this season, with three wins, three draws, and three losses recorded in identical nine matches. Their past encounters with Rayo suggest a slight edge for Rayo, with Alaves having only one victory in the last four meetings.
Head-to-Head Statistics
In their previous encounters, Rayo Vallecano has secured a solid record against Alaves, completing a double in the 2024-25 season:
| Season | Match Result |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 (Home) | Rayo Vallecano 1 – 0 Alaves |
| 2024-25 (Away) | Rayo Vallecano 2 – 0 Alaves |
Team News
Rayo Vallecano faces some injury concerns, with Abdul Mumin and Luiz Felipe unavailable. However, they welcome back Sergio Camello from suspension. Alvaro Garcia has been a standout player this season, scoring seven goals so far.
Alaves should have a fit squad, with Mariano Diaz returning, though his starting position remains uncertain. The team has shown strong performances from Nahuel Tenaglia in defense and Lucas Boye in attack.
Predicted Lineups
Here are the possible starting lineups for both teams:
- Rayo Vallecano: Batalla; Chavarria, Mendy, Lejeune, Ratiu; Lopez, Valentin; De Frutos, Palazon, A Garcia; Alemao
- Alaves: Sivera; Jonny, Tenaglia, Pacheco, Enriquez; Vicente, Blanco, Ibanez, Rebbach; Martinez, Boye
Conclusion and Prediction
This match will be crucial for Rayo Vallecano as they look to secure their first home league win of the season. After an impressive October, they are predicted to edge out Alaves in a closely contested match with a final score of 2-1 in favor of the hosts.
