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Deportivo Alavés will host Rayo Vallecano on Saturday at the Estadio de Mendizorroza in what promises to be a competitive La Liga clash. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with Rayo edging the reverse fixture 1-0 back in October. That day, despite Alavés taking 17 shots to Rayo’s 11, the Madrid-based side came away with all three points thanks to a resilient display.
Alavés come into this fixture after a 2-2 away draw against UD Las Palmas. Jon Guridi and Toni Martínez found the net, continuing the team’s trend of scoring despite inconsistent results. Alavés have struggled for wins, picking up just one in their last eight matches, but they’ve managed to score in five of those, suggesting they can still pose a threat in attack—especially on home soil.
Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, are in the midst of a five-game winless run but are still sitting in a respectable ninth place in the La Liga table. Their last match was a 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad, with goals coming from Óscar Trejo and Pedro Díaz. Despite their recent struggles, Rayo remain just three points off the potential European qualification spot, depending on Copa del Rey outcomes.
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Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10
|
41 | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | -4 |
|
16
|
34 | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | -11 |
Alavés and Rayo Vallecano Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 14, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 2, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 9, 2025 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 9, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 27, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 11, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 15, 2024 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 14, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 2, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 2, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 18, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 22, 2024 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 16, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 9, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 17, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 7, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 16, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 7, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 26, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 10, 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 9, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 17, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 31, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 19, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 16, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Jan 3, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Alavés against Rayo Vallecano : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 26, 2024 - LaLiga
Mar 10, 2024 - LaLiga
Sep 15, 2023 - LaLiga
Apr 16, 2022 - LaLiga
Dec 18, 2021 - LaLiga
Jan 28, 2019 - LaLiga
Players list
A. Sivera
DefenderF. Tenaglia
A. Abqar
S. Mourino
MidfielderA. Villalibre
A. Blanco
T. Conechny
T. Martinez
C. Martin
ForwardC. Vicente
K. Garcia
A. Batalla
DefenderA. Ratiu
P. Fernandez
A. Hernandez
P. Chavarria
MidfielderI. Palazon
P. Ciss
I. Balliu
A. Espino
ForwardA. Embarba
P. Diaz
Substitutes
J. Owono
DefenderF. Garces
M. Diarra
A. Sedlar
H. Novoa
MidfielderT. Conechny
A. Guevara
C. Benavidez
ForwardC. Martin
C. Vicente
T. Martinez
A. Villalibre
D. Cardenas
DefenderI. Balliu
A. Espino
M. de las Sias
MidfielderO. Valentin
P. Diaz
I. Palazon
G. Gumbau
ForwardA. Embarba
E. Eto'o
R. De Tomas
S. Guardiola
Most goals and assists
Alavés
Rayo Vallecano
K. Garcia
(12 Goals)
J. De Frutos
(4 Goals)
, 
P. Ciss
(4 Goals)
C. Vicente
(5 Assists)
A. Garcia
(5 Assists)
Alavés - Rayo Vallecano Key Points
- Rayo Vallecano are 1-5 in their last 6 LaLiga games
- Rayo Vallecano score 1.1 goals per game
- Alavés give up 1.5 goals per game
- Alavés is 2-4 in their last 6 games vs. Rayo Vallecano.
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Our Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Defensively, Rayo will miss a key figure this weekend. Center-back Florian Lejeune, who had started every La Liga match this season, will be suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card. That’s a big blow to their defensive stability. On the other side, Alavés also have injury concerns, with Toni Martínez picking up a knock in the Las Palmas match, and Tomas Conechny still sidelined. However, they’ll benefit from the return of Antonio Blanco, Moussa Diarra, and Antonio Sivera from suspension.
Given both teams’ recent scoring patterns, this match looks like a prime candidate for the "Both Teams to Score" market. Rayo have scored in 13 of their 18 away games this season (72%) and have recently found the net against strong sides like Sevilla, Real Madrid, and Real Sociedad. With Alavés scoring regularly even amid poor form, it’s hard to imagine either side keeping a clean sheet.
All signs point toward an open and entertaining game, with both sides likely to get on the scoresheet as they fight for mid-table supremacy and, for Rayo, an outside shot at Europe. Our prediction for Alavés vs. Rayo Vallecano: Game to end in a draw.
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