Rayo Vallecano host Deportivo Alaves at the Estadio de Vallecas in LaLiga Matchday 2, with kick-off at 20:00. Rayo are already under pressure to respond after a controversial 2-1 opening-day defeat to Sevilla conceding a 97th-minute penalty when Sevilla were down to 10 men. Alaves arrive with momentum after a comfortable 3-0 win over Getafe.
Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves Prediction
| Market | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Match Result | Rayo Vallecano Win |
| Correct Score | 2-0 |
| Both Teams to Score | No |
| Total Goals | Under 2.5 |
| Best Bet | Rayo Vallecano Win to Nil |
Why Rayo Vallecano Win
Rayo have won four of the last five meetings between these two sides and have kept a clean sheet in each of their last four home games against Alaves specifically. Furthermore, these two clubs have never drawn in a top-flight meeting every game produces a winner. Alaves conceded 56 goals last season and recorded only four away wins all campaign. Rayo’s Estadio de Vallecas is one of the most hostile grounds in Spain for visiting sides, and Benat San Jose’s team will be fired up to avenge the opening-day injustice.
Head to Head
- Rayo lead the all-time top-flight H2H record 5 wins to 3, with zero draws in the top flight
- Rayo won both LaLiga meetings last season
- Rayo have kept a clean sheet in each of their last four home games against Alaves
- Alaves scored three on matchday one but their away record last season was poor four wins, 11 defeats on the road
Team News
Alaves are without Facundo Garces (suspension) and Lucas Boye is a doubt through fitness. Rayo have no reported absentees heading into this fixture.
Lineups
- Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Lineup to be confirmed check the official club website or team sheet closer to kick-off
- Alaves (3-5-2): Lineup to be confirmed check the official club website or team sheet closer to kick-off
Kick-off: 20:00 | Competition: LaLiga 2026-27 Matchday 2 | Venue: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid
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