{"id":1405835,"date":"2025-10-23T16:42:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1405835"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:42:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:42:59","slug":"match-preview-rayo-vallecano-vs-alaves-26-10-25-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-rayo-vallecano-vs-alaves-26-10-25-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Rayo Vallecano vs Deportivo Alav\u00e9s: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rayo Vallecano return to their home ground this weekend for a tightly poised clash against Deportivo Alav\u00e9s, with both sides separated by just a single point in the La Liga standings. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday&#8217;s fixture (kick-off: 20:00) finds both teams seeking to build momentum after contrasting performances last time out \u2013 Rayo arriving on the back of a commanding 3-0 win at Levante, while Alav\u00e9s held Valencia to a goalless draw. With neither side boasting a prolific attack so far this campaign, the battle could hinge on defensive resilience and who takes their chances on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on Rayo Vallecano&#8217;s recent upturn in attacking form and Alav\u00e9s&#8217; struggles in front of goal, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We&#8217;re particularly confident in a Rayo Vallecano win, given their strong head-to-head record and a resurgent attack in their last outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Rayo Vallecano to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(47.6%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Backing because Rayo have won 5 of the last 8 H2Hs and come off a 3-0 away win.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">1\/2 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(66.7%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Value here due to both teams averaging just over 1 goal per game and recent low-scoring H2Hs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Deportivo Alav\u00e9s<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Rayo Vallecano<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u00c1lvaro Garc\u00eda (Rayo Vallecano)<\/strong> \u2013 Key attacking outlet, scored in the last game and is vital for creativity (8 assists in 9 matches for the team overall).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Antonio Sivera (Alav\u00e9s)<\/strong> \u2013 Averaging over 2 saves per game, his form could keep Alav\u00e9s in the contest if Rayo press high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano)<\/strong> \u2013 Consistent threat, often involved in build-up and chance creation and returns from suspension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lucas Boy\u00e9 (Alav\u00e9s)<\/strong> \u2013 The most likely focal point in attack for Alav\u00e9s, who need someone to break their two-game goalless run.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head-to-Head: Last 8 Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rayo Vallecano have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture recently, winning 5 of the last 8 La Liga meetings with Alav\u00e9s, including both clashes last season without conceding a goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">29\/03\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alav\u00e9s 0-2 Rayo Vallecano<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">26\/10\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Alav\u00e9s<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10\/03\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alav\u00e9s 1-0 Rayo Vallecano<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15\/09\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Alav\u00e9s<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16\/04\/22<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alav\u00e9s 1-0 Rayo Vallecano<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18\/12\/21<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Alav\u00e9s<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">28\/01\/19<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alav\u00e9s 0-1 Rayo Vallecano<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">22\/09\/18<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Rayo Vallecano 1-5 Alav\u00e9s<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Liga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will Rayo Vallecano&#8217;s attacking spark prove decisive against an Alav\u00e9s side struggling in front of goal? 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