Rayo Vallecano vs Alavés Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
8th-placed Rayo Vallecano (12-14-12) travel to Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz to face 14th-placed Alavés (11-10-17) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Lucas Boyé | 4 |
| Saves | Antonio Sivera | 5 |
Rayo Vallecano
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shots | Gerard Gumbau | 3 |
| Saves | Daniel Cárdenas | 10 |
La Liga Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | +5 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | -6 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | -3 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -9 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | -2 | 46 |
| ... | |||||||
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | -15 | 45 |
| 13 | Sevilla | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | -14 | 43 |
| 14 | Alavés | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -12 | 43 |
| 15 | Elche | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | -8 | 43 |
| 16 | Levante | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -14 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | fouls Committed | 14 |
| 3 | yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | offsides | 3 |
| 10 | won Corners | 5 |
| 5 | saves | 10 |
| 48.3 | possession Pct | 51.7 |
| 19 | total Shots | 15 |
| 11 | Shots on Target | 7 |
| 0.6 | shot Pct | 0.5 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Goals | 0 |
| 0 | penalty Kick Shots | 0 |
| 276 | accurate Passes | 311 |
| 345 | total Passes | 378 |
| 0.8 | pass Pct | 0.8 |
| 5 | accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 21 | total Crosses | 12 |
| 0.2 | cross Pct | 0.2 |
| 56 | total Long Balls | 55 |
| 29 | accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.5 | longball Pct | 0.5 |
| 8 | blocked Shots | 2 |
| 11 | effective Tackles | 14 |
| 14 | total Tackles | 19 |
| 0.8 | tackle Pct | 0.7 |
| 3 | interceptions | 8 |
| 12 | effective Clearance | 22 |
| 12 | total Clearance | 22 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Alavés (ML) | 110 |
| Rayo Vallecano (ML) | 270 |
| Spread | ALA -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have Alavés as the roughly even at 110, with Rayo Vallecano the underdog at 270. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Rayo Vallecano vs Alavés including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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