Mark your calendars for 20.08.2026 when Rayo Vallecano meets Alaves in a pivotal Spain La Liga match. The stakes are high as both teams have shown comparable prowess. Our in-depth analysis includes tactical previews, player spotlights, and historical data. After reading our prediction, why not make the match even more exciting by placing a bet?
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Espanyol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 3 |
| 2 | Alaves | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 3 |
| 3 | Sevilla | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 17 | Malaga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 18 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 19 | Levante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/3 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves
Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Alaves | Rayo Vallecano | 23.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Copa del Rey | Alaves | Rayo Vallecano | 14.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| La Liga | Rayo Vallecano | Alaves | 26.10.2025 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Rayo Vallecano | 29.03.2025 | 0-2 |
| La Liga | Rayo Vallecano | Alaves | 26.10.2024 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Rayo Vallecano | 10.03.2024 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Rayo Vallecano | Alaves | 15.09.2023 | 2-0 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Rayo Vallecano | 16.04.2022 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Rayo Vallecano | Alaves | 18.12.2021 | 2-0 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Rayo Vallecano | 28.01.2019 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Sevilla | Rayo Vallecano | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ipswich | Rayo Vallecano | 08.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Charleroi | Rayo Vallecano | 01.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Feyenoord | Rayo Vallecano | 26.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heart Of Midlothian | Rayo Vallecano | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Crystal Palace | Rayo Vallecano | 27.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Rayo Vallecano | 23.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| La Liga | Rayo Vallecano | Villarreal | 17.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| La Liga | Valencia | Rayo Vallecano | 14.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Rayo Vallecano | Girona | 11.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Alaves | Getafe | 15.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Racing Santander | Alaves | 07.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Alaves | Castellón | 31.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Girona | Alaves | 25.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Alaves | Eibar | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Rayo Vallecano | 23.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| La Liga | Oviedo | Alaves | 17.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Barcelona | 13.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Elche | Alaves | 09.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Athletic Club | 02.05.2026 | 2-4 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Rayo Vallecano VS Alaves
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves
Vallecas is ready to roar. Rayo Vallecano host Alaves in what looks like a routine mid-table La Liga clash on paper. But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a comfortable home fixture.
The history between these two sides tells a fascinating story. Rayo have won four of the last five La Liga meetings, including a 1-0 home win in October 2024 and a 2-0 home victory back in September 2023. At Vallecas specifically, Rayo have been absolutely dominant. That's a pattern worth taking seriously.
Here's what you need to watch for — Alaves arrive carrying serious defensive problems. Valentini is out after a red card, Garces is suspended, Mendes is injured, and Boye is doubtful with a muscle problem. That is a decimated squad heading into a hostile atmosphere. Alaves cannot afford to lose bodies like that on the road.
Rayo are not without their own concerns. Luiz Felipe and D. Mendez are both missing through injury, with Kumbulla also a doubt. However, sitting eighth in La Liga and fresh from European football in the Conference League, Rayo have genuine momentum and quality to lean on at home.
The surprising statistical detail that most casual fans will completely miss — in their last five La Liga head-to-head meetings, not a single game has ended in a draw. This fixture produces results, not stalemates. The draw odds at 3.00 look very generous on the surface but I'd leave them well alone based on that trend.
I genuinely believe Rayo win this one. The home advantage, the head-to-head dominance, and Alaves' significant absentee list all point in one direction. Rayo to win at 2.12 represents solid value given everything stacked against the visitors tonight.
For those looking at specific markets — back under 2.5 goals with Rayo to win, as five of their recent La Liga head-to-heads were decided by a single goal. A tight 1-0 home victory feels very much on the cards. I'd also expect Rayo to score first given Alaves' defensive vulnerabilities.
The lights come on at Vallecas. The crowd will be loud. And Rayo look primed to make home advantage count once again.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Camello | Spain | 25 | Midfielder | 177 | 69 |
| A. Rațiu | Romania | 28 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| A. Batalla | Argentina | 30 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 87 |
| A. Mumin | Ghana | 28 | Defender | 188 | 79 |
| F. Lejeune | France | 35 | Defender | 189 | 89 |
| I. Balliu | Albania | 34 | Defender | 172 | 63 |
| A. Espino | Uruguay | 34 | Defender | 172 | 71 |
| Pedro Díaz | Spain | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| Unai López | Spain | 30 | Midfielder | 170 | 68 |
| Gumbau | Spain | 31 | Midfielder | 187 | 77 |
| Álvaro García | Spain | 33 | Midfielder | 167 | 61 |
| Ó. Trejo | Argentina | 38 | Midfielder | 180 | 79 |
| R. Nteka | France | 28 | Attacker | 189 | 75 |
| Jorge de Frutos | Spain | 29 | Attacker | 173 | 72 |
| Isi Palazón | Spain | 31 | Midfielder | 169 | 71 |
| Dani Cárdenas | Spain | 29 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 80 |
| Fran Pérez | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | 68 |
| J. Vertrouwd | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 188 | 73 |
| Diego Méndez | Spain | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | 76 |
| Adrián Molina | Spain | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carles Aleñá | Spain | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| M. Díaz | Dominican Republic | 33 | Attacker | 180 | 76 |
| C. Benavídez | Uruguay | 28 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| N. Tenaglia | Argentina | 30 | Defender | 180 | 73 |
| Raúl Fernández | Spain | 38 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 92 |
| Toni Martínez | Spain | 29 | Attacker | 187 | 83 |
| Guevara | Spain | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| Sivera | Spain | 30 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 75 |
| M. Diarra | Mali | 25 | Defender | 185 | 73 |
| Jon Guridi | Spain | 31 | Midfielder | 179 | 64 |
| Pablo Ibáñez | Spain | 27 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| Hugo Novoa | Spain | 23 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| Antonio Blanco | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| A. Rebbach | Algeria | 28 | Attacker | 176 | 68 |
| Carlos Vicente | Spain | 27 | Midfielder | 179 | 72 |
| Aitor Mañas | Spain | 23 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| Yusi | Morocco | 20 | Defender | 175 | 68 |
| Egoitz Muñoz | Spain | 22 | Defender | 179 cm | 73 kg |
| Álvaro García | Spain | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Izei Hernandez | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves match odds
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