Rayo Vallecano are bidding to further their surprise European push this Saturday. Our Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether Inigo Perez’s side can put another three points on the board.
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Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla prediction: Bore draw in Vallecas
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- Our Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla betting tips take into account that four of the away team’s last seven games in La Liga have ended in draws.
- Sevilla only lost one of those seven matches, with that defeat coming against leaders Barcelona.
- It’s just three wins from 14 this season for Rayo against top-12 opponents.
Correct score prediction: Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Sevilla
Rayo have been the more impressive of these sides this season and they do have home advantage, but a number of major attacking absentees makes it hard to see where their goals will come from.
They’ve failed to score in their last two matches in any case, and Sevilla look well capable of leaving with a point here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Rayo
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla odds, with an implied probability of 43.5% that they win this match.
They head into it following a 1-0 defeat at home to Villarreal when Jorge de Frutos saw red before the break for Perez’s side.
As for Sevilla, they drew 1-1 at home to Mallorca last time out, with a late blunder from keeper Orjan Nyland costing them all three points.
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Most recent H2Hs: Sevilla unbeaten in four
Our Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla prediction suggests the visitors can extend their unbeaten run against this opposition to five games.
They’ve an excellent overall record against Rayo, losing only one of the last 18 meetings in all competitions.
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Rayo Vallecano preview: Problems for Perez
It’s not a particularly deep Rayo squad, so the home team will really miss the injured Isi Palazon and Sergio Camello, as well as the suspended De Frutos here. Unai Lopez is also a doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Batalla (GK), Chavarria, Mumin, Lejeune, Ratiu, Diaz, Ciss, Trejo, A. Garcia, Nteka & Embarba
Spain La Liga 13/04/25 L Athletic Bilbao 3 Rayo Vallecano 1 Spain La Liga 04/04/25 L Espanyol 4 Rayo Vallecano 0 Spain La Liga 29/03/25 W CD Alaves 0 Rayo Vallecano 2 Spain La Liga 16/03/25 D Real Sociedad 2 Rayo Vallecano 2 Spain La Liga 09/03/25 L Real Madrid 2 Rayo Vallecano 1
Sevilla preview: Visitors missing four
Garcia Pimienta will have to cope without the injured quartet of Nemanja Gudelj, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Akor Adams and Tanguy Nianzou. Peque is also rated doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Nyland (GK), Pedrosa, K. Salas, Bade, Carmona, Sow, Saul, Juanlu, Vargas, Romero & Lukebakio
Spain La Liga 11/04/25 L Valencia 1 Sevilla 0 Spain La Liga 06/04/25 L Atletico Madrid 2 Sevilla 1 Spain La Liga 30/03/25 L Real Betis 2 Sevilla 1 Spain La Liga 16/03/25 L Athletic Bilbao 1 Sevilla 0 Spain La Liga 09/03/25 W Real Sociedad 0 Sevilla 1
Player to watch – Dodi Lukebakio
If anyone is going to break the deadlock in this game, Dodi Lukebakio looks by far the most likely candidate. The Sevilla winger has scored 10 times in 24 appearances in La Liga 2024/25.
Lukebakio taking lots of shots
The Belgian averages 2.7 shots per game in La Liga. That’s more than any other player who could feature in this match.