All eyes will be on Gamla Ullevi Stadium as Hacken host Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
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Hacken vs Rayo Vallecano predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Six of Rayo Vallecano's last eight games went below the 2.5-goal mark.
- Hacken are currently on a four-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
- Rayo Vallecano have won three games in a row.
Correct score prediction: Hacken 0-1 Rayo Vallecano
Hacken’s recent run of results does not inspire much confidence, as they have managed two wins in their last six matches and have lost four of their last seven home games in all competitions.
Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, have been impressive of late, winning three consecutive games without scoring a single goal. They should be able to extend their winning streak to four games on Thursday evening.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rayo Vallecano are clear favourites
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this UEFA Conference League encounter, Rayo Vallecano are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.1% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that fewer than three goals were scored in six of Rayo Vallecano's last eight matches, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting
This will be Rayo Vallecano's first encounter with Hacken, or any Swedish side, for that matter. Similarly, Hacken will go head-to-head with a Spanish team for the first time on Thursday.
Hacken preview: A clean bill of health
Jens Gustafson will be pleased to have a healthy group of players from which to choose, as Hacken have no injured or suspended players ahead of Rayo Vallecano's trip.
Predicted lineup: Linde (GK), Lindberg, Lode, Helander, Lundqvist, Svanback, Andersen, Gustafson, Al-Said, Brusberg & Rygaard.
Last five matches
- Hacken 1-1 Sirius
- Brommapojkarna 1-3 Hacken
- Shelbourne 0-0 Hacken
- Hacken 2-0 Norrkoping
- Hammarby 4-0 Hacken
Rayo Vallecano preview: Eyeing their fourth consecutive victory
Rayo Vallecano have a few injury worries with Nobel Mendy recently joining Luiz Felipe (hamstring), and Abdul Mumin (ACL) on the sidelines.
Sergio Camello was unavailable for selection last weekend due to a red card suspension, but with this game on the continent, the 24-year-old should return to the starting XI as Alemao is expected to drop to the bench.
Predicted lineup: Batalla (GK), Chavarria, Vertrouwd, Lejuene, Ratiu, Valentin, Lopez, Garcia, Palazon, De Frutos & Camello.
Last five matches
- Levante 0-3 Rayo Vallecano
- Real Sociedad 0-1 Rayo Vallecano
- Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Shkendija
- Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Sevilla
- Atletico Madrid 3-2 Rayo Vallecano
Player to watch: Jorge de Frutos
Jorge de Frutos put in a man-of-the-match performance last weekend, scoring the first two goals in Rayo Vallecano's 3-0 victory at Levante. With six goal contributions in his last nine appearances for club and country, the former Real Madrid midfielder will fancy his chances against Hacken.