Belarusian outfit Neman will be looking to get into the main Conference League round after confronting Rayo Vallecano in their latest Europa Conference League qualifying round.
The hosts won 4-3 against FC Kosice in the previous qualifying round, but they will be hopeful of making it to the next stage of the competition.
However, the Spanish visitors are not pushovers, but the successful will be determined after two legs of this tie.
Contents
- 1 Neman vs Rayo Vallecano prediction: Both sides are in decent form heading into this contest
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: This is the first meeting between both sides
- 3 Neman preview: Can the hosts claim back-to-back wins?
- 4 Rayo Vallecano preview: Can they win away from home?
- 5 Rayo Vallecano preview: Isaac Palazon
Neman vs Rayo Vallecano prediction: Both sides are in decent form heading into this contest
Key stats
- Rayo Vallecano have won three of their last five matches across all competitions.
- The away side scored 14 goals in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Rayo won their opening La Liga fixture 3-1 away at Girona.
- Three of Neman's last five matches returned at least three total goals.
Correct score prediction: Neman 0-3 Rayo Vallecano
Last weekend, Rayo Vallecano opened their La Liga campaign with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Girona, a team that have done well in the last couple of seasons.
Their three-goal haul in that match makes it the third time in five fixtures that they have found the back of the net at least three times.
With that confidence, the visiting Spaniards will be oozing confidence ahead of this contest, and they provide a good value for a 3-0 win..
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Pre-game odds and win probability: The Spaniards are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.30%
- DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.30%
- AWAY: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.30%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Neman have performed creditably well in their domestic league, and they have pushed themselves to reach this stage of this competition.
That said, they are the minnows ahead of this contest, with the visiting side heavily favoured to claim the win in this fixture with 1/5 (1.20), which translates to an 83.30% chance of victory for the side from Spain.
On the contrary, the home side are priced at 11/1 (12.00), with an 8.30% chance of a triumphant return after regulation time.
For a draw after full time, the odds stand at 6/1 (7.00), and the returns will be less than profitable, if the judgment of the bookies are anything to go by at 6/1 (7.00) odds and an implied probability of 14.30%.
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Most recent H2Hs: This is the first meeting between both sides
This is the first meeting between the two sides, whether in a competitive or friendly fixture. However, the visiting side are more experienced and are widely expected to cruise past the Belarussians.
Neman preview: Can the hosts claim back-to-back wins?
Neman have won four of their last six matches across all competitions, with a draw and a defeat in their last six fixtures.
Although they will be playing in front of their vociferous fans, they will be underdogs going into this contest.
Predicted lineup: Belov (GK), Parkhomenko, Sadovnichiy, Kunchiskiy, Sadovnichiy, Pantya, Yakimov, Suchkov, Pushnyako, Evdokimov, & Savitskiy
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 14/08/25
W
KI Klaksvik
0
Neman Grodno
2
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 05/08/25
L
KI Klaksvik
2
Neman Grodno
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 31/07/25
D
FC Kosice
1
Neman Grodno
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 24/07/25
W
FC Kosice
2
Neman Grodno
3
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 17/07/25
W
FC Urartu
0
Neman Grodno
4
Rayo Vallecano preview: Can they win away from home?
Rayo Vallecano have won back-to-back games, and they are likely to extend their winning run against to make it three against their Belarusian opponents on Thursday.
Predicted lineup: Batalla (GK), Ratiu, Lejeune, Felipe, Chavarria, Ciss, Lopez, Palazon, Diaz, Garcia & De Frutos
Spain La Liga 09/05/25
W
Las Palmas
0
Rayo Vallecano
1
Spain La Liga 02/05/25
W
Getafe
0
Rayo Vallecano
1
Spain La Liga 24/04/25
L
Atletico Madrid
3
Rayo Vallecano
0
Spain La Liga 19/04/25
D
Valencia
1
Rayo Vallecano
1
Spain La Liga 13/04/25
L
Athletic Bilbao
3
Rayo Vallecano
1
Rayo Vallecano preview: Isaac Palazon
Isaac Palazon has been influential for Rayo in the last few years, and he is still one of their best players coming into the new season. With a goal in his side's first game of the season, he reminds us of his importance in the Rayo squad.