* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Barcelona take on Rayo Vallecano at Spotify Camp Nou in La Liga on Saturday, August 13th. Barca open their account for the campaign at home to Rayo Vallecano. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano – Free Betting Tips & Predictions
Can Rayo Vallecano cause another upset against Barcelona when the teams face off on Saturday evening? Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Rayo Vallecano Double Chance
Barcelona begin the 2022/23 campaign against a backdrop of financial issues and chatter about levers, though there is a good chance that Barca won’t be able to register all of their new signings before Saturday’s game due to controversy off the pitch. That could open the door for Rayo Vallecano to spring a surprise in Catalonia. Rayo beat Los Cules both home and away last term, and they know how to carve out a result against their more illustrious foes. With that in mind, a stake on the visitors in the double chance market looks promising here.
Under 2.5 Goals
Andoni Iraola’s Rayo are expertly drilled from a tactical perspective and they were well-marshalled defensively when they kept clean sheets in each of their encounters with Barcelona last term. Both matches finished 1-0 in Vallecano’s favour and we anticipate a similar type of chess-like battle to develop when the teams meet again on Saturday. Barca could be without a number of threatening players due to registration issues and backing under 2.5 goals to hit the net again appeals at the prices on offer.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano
View our list of the top stats for Saturday’s fixture below alongside a tool to help you choose the best odds.
Head to Head
24/04/22
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Barcelona
Rayo Vallecano
0
1
27/10/21
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona
1
0
27/01/21
Spain Copa del Rey Spain
Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona
1
2
09/03/19
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Barcelona
Rayo Vallecano
3
1
03/11/18
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona
2
3
Last Five - Barcelona
19/03/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Real Madrid
Barcelona
1
2
W
12/03/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona
0
1
W
05/03/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Valencia
Barcelona
0
1
W
02/03/23
Spain Copa del Rey Spain
Real Madrid
Barcelona
0
1
W
26/02/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Almeria
Barcelona
1
0
L
Last Five - Rayo Vallecano
18/03/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Girona
Rayo Vallecano
2
2
D
11/03/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Celta Vigo
Rayo Vallecano
3
0
L
05/03/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Athletic Bilbao
Rayo Vallecano
0
0
D
25/02/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Cadiz
Rayo Vallecano
1
0
L
19/02/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Sevilla
Rayo Vallecano
1
1
D
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Saturday’s La Liga meeting between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano below.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup
Barcelona have no injury issues to report this week, but as things stand, new signings Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde cannot be registered to play. Neither can Ousmane Dembele and Sergi Roberto.
Predicted Lineup for Barcelona: ter Stegen – Dest, Pique, Araujo, Alba – Busquets, Pedri, Gavi – Torres, Fati, Aubameyang
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup
Rayo Vallecano have a clean bill of health ahead of their opening game of the season on Saturday. Diego Lopez and Salvi Sanchez joined on free transfers in the summer and both players could be involved this weekend, as could loan acquisition Florian Lejeune.
Predicted Lineup for Rayo Vallecano: Lopez – Balliu, Suarez, Catena, F. Garcia – Lopez, Valentin – Bebe, Nteka, A. Garcia – Falcao
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Rayo Vallecano beat Barcelona 1-0 when the teams last met in April.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 20:00 BST.
Which club is favourite to win on Saturday?
Barcelona are the overwhelming favourites to win this weekend, according to the bookmakers.