Osasuna are hoping to build on a positive cup display this Sunday. Our Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether either side can claim maximum points here.
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Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano prediction: Low-scoring game to end level
Key stats
- Our Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano betting tips take into account that the visitors are unbeaten in five in La Liga.
- All 10 of Rayo’s away fixtures this season in the league have produced under 3.5 goals.
- Osasuna have drawn 50% of their games against teams currently outside of the top eight.
Correct score prediction: Osasuna 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
We’ve seen a real dip in form from Osasuna in La Liga, with winger Bryan Zaragoza a big miss. They’ve not managed to offer quite the same threat without the Bayern Munich loanee.
He’s unlikely to make it back to start this one, and Rayo will take confidence from having avoided defeat in each of their last three away fixtures in La Liga. They look good to do likewise here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Osasuna the favourites with home advantage
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano odds with an implied probability of 45.5% that they win this match.
They head into the game after an excellent 3-2 win at Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey, with Ante Budimir netting twice.
As for Rayo, they crashed out of the cup with a 3-1 defeat at Real Sociedad, despite a goal from Oscar Trejo.
For more from the upcoming matches, today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Home advantage normally key
Our Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano prediction suggests this one could finish level, but all of the last five league meetings have been won by the team playing at home.
Rayo have lost by one on all three visits to El Sadar since winning promotion in 2021.
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Osasuna preview: Herrera recovering from head injury
Sergio Herrera has recovered after a head injury that forced him off against Athletic. He may be ready to start in goal, but Bryan Zaragoza remains doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Herrera (GK), Cruz, Boyomo, Catena, Areso, Torro, Moncayola, Bretones, Oroz, Pena & Budimir
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Rayo Vallecano preview: Ciss serves a ban
The visitors are missing midfielder Pathe Ciss to suspension. Raul De Tomas also remains absent.
Predicted Lineup: Batalla (GK), Chavarria, Mumin, Lejeune, Ratiu, Valentin, U. Lopez, Embarba, Isi Palazon, De Frutos & Camello
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Player to watch – Ante Budimir
The most likely goal threat in this game should come from Budimir. The Croatian has scored 10 times in La Liga in 19 appearances this term, while no other player who could feature in this game has scored more than four.
Budimir scoring early
60% of the experienced forward’s league goals this term have come in the first half. He has scored three times between the 16th and 30th minutes.