Rayo Vallecano vs Alavés Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
8th-placed Rayo Vallecano (11-14-12) travel to Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz to face 14th-placed Alavés (11-10-16) on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Alavés come into this in strong form (WWDLW) while Rayo Vallecano are in strong form (WDDWW).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 3:00 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 8:00 pm BST |
| Venue | Mendizorrotza, Vitoria-Gasteiz |
| Competition | La Liga |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Alavés — WWDLW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 1-0 | Real Oviedo |
| W | 1-0 | Barcelona |
| D | 1-1 | Elche |
| L | 4-2 | Athletic Club |
| W | 2-1 | Mallorca |
Rayo Vallecano — WDDWW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 2-0 | Villarreal |
| D | 1-1 | Valencia |
| D | 1-1 | Girona |
| W | 1-0 | Strasbourg |
| W | 2-0 | Getafe |
Alavés have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 1-0 win over Real Oviedo. That is a strong sequence of results that will give them confidence heading into this one.
Rayo Vallecano have picked up 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 2-0 win against Villarreal. They are in excellent form on the road and will fancy their chances here.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
Alavés
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Toni Martínez | Matches: 36, Goals: 13 |
| Goals | Lucas Boyé | Matches: 28, Goals: 11 |
| Assists | Carles Aleñá | Matches: 34, Assists: 4 |
| Assists | Abde Rebbach | Matches: 29, Assists: 4 |
| Total Shots | Toni Martínez | 90 |
| Total Shots | Lucas Boyé | 59 |
| Saves | Antonio Sivera | 92 |
Rayo Vallecano
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Jorge de Frutos | Matches: 35, Goals: 10 |
| Goals | Álvaro García | Matches: 31, Goals: 4 |
| Assists | Álvaro García | Matches: 31, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Andrei Ratiu | Matches: 34, Assists: 4 |
| Total Shots | Jorge de Frutos | 61 |
| Total Shots | Isi Palazón | 53 |
| Saves | Augusto Batalla | 92 |
| Saves | Daniel Cárdenas | 10 |
Players to Watch
Toni Martínez has been Alavés's standout performer this season, contributing 13 goals in 36 appearances. The Alavés talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Rayo Vallecano will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Carles Aleñá (4 assists in 34 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Rayo Vallecano, Jorge de Frutos leads the way with 10 goals in 35 appearances. Álvaro García has contributed 5 assists in 31 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Alavés defense with creative passing. Rayo Vallecano will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
La Liga Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Celta Vigo | 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | +4 | 51 |
| 7 | Getafe | 37 | 14 | 6 | 17 | -7 | 48 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | -4 | 47 |
| 9 | Valencia | 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | -11 | 46 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 45 |
| ... | |||||||
| 12 | Athletic Club | 37 | 13 | 6 | 18 | -13 | 45 |
| 13 | Sevilla | 37 | 12 | 7 | 18 | -13 | 43 |
| 14 | Alavés | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | -11 | 43 |
| 15 | Levante | 37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | -13 | 42 |
| 16 | Osasuna | 37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | -5 | 42 |
Rayo Vallecano are the higher-ranked side here, sitting 6 places above Alavés. They'll be expected to take all three points despite playing away.
Season Stats Comparison
| Alavés | Stat | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| -11 | Goal Difference | -4 |
| 43 | Goals Scored | 39 |
| 26 | Assists | 27 |
| 54 | Goals Conceded | 43 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Alavés (ML) | 135 |
| Rayo Vallecano (ML) | 215 |
| Spread | ALA -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have Alavés as the slight underdog at 135, with Rayo Vallecano the underdog at 215. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
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