{"id":1450383,"date":"2026-05-21T10:24:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1450383"},"modified":"2026-05-21T10:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:25:00","slug":"match-preview-alaves-vs-rayo-vallecano-23-05-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-alaves-vs-rayo-vallecano-23-05-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rayo Vallecano<\/a> head to Mendizorrotza on the final weekend of the La Liga<\/a> season with a strong head-to-head record against Alaves<\/a> and a reputation for defensive discipline, but both sides have struggled to convert chances into goals this year. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is at 8pm (UK time) this Saturday, as Alaves look to end their home campaign on a high, while Rayo aim to cement a top-half finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the trends of low conversion rates, Rayo\u2019s superior defensive record, and the head-to-head history, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Rayo avoiding defeat due to their consistent results in this fixture and their strong defensive output across the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Rayo Vallecano Double Chance (Win or Draw)<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Betfair<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRayo have beaten Alaves in 6 of their last 9 meetings and boast 12 clean sheets this season. The visitors also have a better passing and possession record, and their defence has stood up well in tight games.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides average just over a goal per game, and Rayo’s defensive style has led to 12 clean sheets. 7 of their last 9 meetings have finished with two or fewer goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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