Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Picks - LaLiga

Prediction published on 3/27/25, 1:30 PM  by Erik Gibbs in LaLiga Picks

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.