There’s Monday night action in Madrid from the Estadio Vallecas. Our Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether either side can claim all the points.
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Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna prediction: Score draw in Vallecas
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- Our Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna betting tips take into account that both teams have scored in three of Rayo’s four matches so far this term.
- It’s just four wins from 20 home fixtures in the league for the Madrid club since the start of last season.
- Both teams have scored in six of the last eight La Liga matches involving Osasuna.
Correct score prediction: Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Osasuna
The signing of James Rodriguez, who could make his Rayo debut in this game, adds some glamour to this fixture. At his best, the Colombian could be a huge asset for his new side and with Osasuna showing signs that they want to play positive football, with nine goals in total in their last two matches, this could be quite open.
Rayo may be the favourites, but their poor home record in recent times, suggest the visitors can certainly get a result.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rayo the favourites with home advantage
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10 – 32.3%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna odds with an implied probability of 47.6% that they win this match.
Inigo Perez’s team were beaten last time out though, going down 2-1 at Espanyol despite an early goal from Alvaro Garcia.
As for Osasuna, they come into this after a 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo, with new signings Abel Bretones and Flavien Boyomo both scoring.
Today’s football betting tips look at some of the picks from the upcoming action around the world.
Most recent H2Hs: Four wins in six for Osasuna
Our Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna prediction suggests the side from Pamplona can continue their strong recent record in this fixture overall. They’ve scored on all of their last four trips to this stadium, however they have lost on their last two visits.
Spain La Liga 20/04/24
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Rayo Vallecano preview: James to feature off the bench
The hosts may hand a debut to James Rodriguez, although potentially only off the bench. Alfonso Espino has been ruled out through injury, while Aridane Hernandez is a doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Batalla (GK), Chavarria, Mumin, Lejeune, Ratiu, Lopez, Valentin, Alvaro Garcia, Isi Palazon, De Frutos & Camello
Spain La Liga 28/09/24 D Leganes 1 Rayo Vallecano 1 Spain La Liga 25/09/24 D Girona 0 Rayo Vallecano 0 Spain La Liga 22/09/24 D Atletico Madrid 1 Rayo Vallecano 1 Spain La Liga 16/09/24 W Osasuna 1 Rayo Vallecano 3 Spain La Liga 31/08/24 L Espanyol 2 Rayo Vallecano 1
Osasuna preview: Budimir rated doubtful
The visitors have a doubt over Ante Budimir, their top scorer from last season, while Kike Barja and Iker Munoz are definitely out.
Predicted Lineup: Herrera (GK), Bretones, Boyomo, Catena, Areso, Torro, Moncayola, Bryan Zaragoza, Oroz, Ruben Garcia & Raul Garcia
Spain La Liga 28/09/24 W Barcelona 2 Osasuna 4 Spain La Liga 24/09/24 D Valencia 0 Osasuna 0 Spain La Liga 21/09/24 W Las Palmas 1 Osasuna 2 Spain La Liga 16/09/24 L Rayo Vallecano 3 Osasuna 1 Spain La Liga 01/09/24 W Celta Vigo 2 Osasuna 3
Player to watch – Alvaro Garcia
There was a first goal of the season for Alvaro Garcia last time out for Rayo. The electric winger scored six times last season, his second best ever haul in La Liga.
A bigger threat before the break
Since the start of the 2021/22 season, Garcia has scored 19 times in La Liga. Of those goals, a huge 74% have come in the First Half.
