Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips | La Liga
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Preview
The La Liga fixture of Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna might set the tone for the next season for both teams. For Rayo Vallecano, the fixture will be an important one as they look to scrap the relegation battle and maintain their La Liga status for the following campaign. The hosts currently sit in the 16th spot in this season’s table with 31 points to their tally. They are as of now six points clear of the 18th place Cadiz who possess 25 points to its name so far.
A win against Osasuna could propel Rayo Vallecona in terms of protecting themselves from a potential relegation debacle come the very end of the season. However, a loss could further pile the pressure on the club leading up to the last few matches of the 2023-2024 season.
On the other hand, Osasuna is well clear of the relegation zone moving into the business end of the season. They will be looking to finish as high as they can by winning as many points as possible from their remaining fixtures. They currently hold the 11th position in the league’s table with 39 points to their tally. They will be eyeing all three points when they face Rayo Vallecano.
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna team news
Rayo Vallecano
The hosts could miss out on the services of their couple of midfielders due to injury worries in the Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna clash. Midfielders, Alvaro Garcia and Diego Mendez might be sidelined leading up to the game.
Osasuna
Osasuna are nursing injuries to a couple of midfielders and a defender. The defender Unai Garcia, and midfielders Enrique Barja and Aimar Oroj might miss out for the visitors in their visit to the Estadio de Vallecas.
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna predicted lineups
Rayo Vallecano
Despite a couple of injury worries, Rayo Vallecano is expected to have most of their major players available for the clash against Osasuna.
Predicted XI: S Dimitrievski (GK), P Chavarria, A Mumin, F Lejeune, I Balliu, J D Frutos Sebastian, U Lopez, O Valentin, I Palazon, O Trejo and S Camello
Osasuna
As far as the visitors are concerned, they also don’t have a long list of injury concerns and will be looking to field their strongest possible lineup in a crucial away-from-home fixture against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
Predicted XI: S Herrera (GK), J Areso, A Catena, J Cruz, H Herrando, M Gomez, I Munoz, J Moncayola, R Garcia, A Budimir, and J Arnaiz
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna head-to-head
Last 5 Matches:
Osasuna Rayo 1-0 Vallecano | La Liga | December 16, 2023
Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Osasuna | La Liga | April 15, 2023
Osasuna Rayo 2-1 Vallecano | La Liga | September 4, 2022
Rayo Vallecano 0-3 Osasuna | La Liga | February 12, 2022
Osasuna Rayo 1-0 Vallecano | La Liga | October 02, 2021
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna prediction
Both clubs will be looking to churn out a defensively solid display at this stage of the season. So the match could pan out to be a slow-burner affair at the weekend.
Predicted Score: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Osasuna
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna betting tips and odds
Betting Tips
- Goals over 2.5- 2.40
- Goals under 2.5- 1.56
- Both teams to score-Yes
Odds
- Rayo Vallecano to win- 2.55
- Draw- 3.33
- Osasuna to win- 3.14
Betting tips and odds from – ODDSPEDIA
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna timing and telecast
- Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas, Rayo Vallecano, Spain
- Timing: 02:15 PM GMT; Saturday; April, 20
- India: Jio Cinema (Free to Watch)
- US: ESPN
- Spain: Movistar+, DAZN
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