Two sides outside the automatic qualifying places will clash at Chorten Arena in the fifth round of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday.
The Polish side sits ninth in the log, a spot just outside the automatic qualification zone, and two points behind the pacesetters Samsunspor ahead of this fixture, while the Spaniards are a point and three places behind the hosts.
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Contents
- 1 Jagiellonia vs Rayo Vallecano predictions: The hosts are likely to maintain their unbeaten run
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: First meeting between both sides
- 3 Jagiellonia Preview: The hosts have a clean bill of health
- 4 Rayo Vallecano preview: Rayo have some players on the sidelines
- 5 Player to watch: Jorge De Frutos
Jagiellonia vs Rayo Vallecano predictions: The hosts are likely to maintain their unbeaten run
Key stats
- Jagiellonia remain unbeaten in their last 10 matches in this competition this season (W6, D4).
- The hosts have won nine of their last 11 home fixtures across all competitions.
- The visitors are winless in their last six matches across all competitions (D4, L2).
- The Spanish side have struggled in front of goal, scoring four in their last six matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Jagiellonia 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
Jagiellonia have been impressive in this season's Conference League, a situation which is highlighted by their unbeaten run so far. That said, the hosts will enter this contest on the back of back-to-back losses, and they will be aiming to avoid a third defeat in a row.
Rayo Vallecano also have problems of their own, failing to win in six consecutive fixtures across all competitions, and with their struggles in front of goal, they could find it difficult on Thursday. Thus, we are backing the hosts to claim a narrow 2-1 win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The odds favour the away side
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite their not too impressive form, the bookmakers are of the view that Rayo Vallecano are better placed to emerge victorious on Thursday, and that is reflected in their 21/20 (2.05) odds, which translates to a 48.8% chance of a win.
The home side, on the other hand, have short odds of 12/5 (3.40), which implies a 29.4% chance of a successful outing on Thursday, while a full-time draw is priced at 13/5 (3.60), which implies a 27.8% chance.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting between both sides
There has not been a history of a meeting between the two sides; hence, this fixture will be the first head-to-head encounter between these two teams.
Jagiellonia Preview: The hosts have a clean bill of health
The home side will go into this encounter without worrying about injuries or any player who might be at risk of missing out on this fixture. Adrian Siemieniec has the luxury of picking any one of his players registered for this competition.
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Predicted lineup: Abramowicz (GK), Wojtuszek, Stojinovic, Vital, Wdowik, Flach, Imaz, Drachal, Pozo, Mazurek & Pululu
Last five matches
- Termalica B.B 2-1 Jagiellonia
- GKS Katowice 3-1 Jagiellonia
- Zaglebie 0-0 Jagiellonia
- Jagiellonia 1-0 KuPS
- Jagiellonia 5-1 Grodzisk Mazowiecki
Rayo Vallecano preview: Rayo have some players on the sidelines
Aside from their poor run of form, the visitors also have injury problems to deal with. The likes of Alemao (unspecified), Oscar Trejo (muscle), Pedro Diaz (unstated) and Diego Mendez (unstated) are all ruled out of this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Batalla (GK), Ratiu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarria, Valentin, Lopez, Palazon, Gumbau, Perez, & De Frutos
Last five matches
- Espanyol 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Real Avilla 1- 1 Rayo Vallecano
- Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia
- Slovan Bratislava 2- 1 Rayo Vallecano
- Real Oviedo 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Player to watch: Jorge De Frutos
Jorge De Frutos struggled to make an impact in his match for Rayo Vallecano, and he was subsequently pulled out in the second half of that encounter. However, the Spanish forward still has the goal-scoring instincts to help his side record a victory in Poland on Thursday.
Jorge De Frutos will be looking to be decisive for his team on Thursday. Photo – Imago | Credit: Michal Fajt