The 2024-25 edition of LaLiga is back in action with another set of matches this week as Rayo Vallecano lock horns with Osasuna in an important encounter at the Estadio de Vallecas on Monday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will want to win this game.
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Preview
Osasuna are in eighth place in the LaLiga standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side edged Celta Vigo to a narrow 3-2 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table and are yet to make their mark in the competition. The hosts slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Espanyol in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Osasuna have a good recent record against Rayo Vallecano and have won 10 out of the last 23 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Rayo Vallecano's eight victories.
- After a run of only one victory in four matches at home against Osasuna in LaLiga, Rayo Vallecano have won three of their last four such games in the competition.
- Rayo Vallecano secured a 6-0 victory against Osasuna in a LaLiga match in 2012 - their largest margin of victory against any opponent in the history of the top flight.
- Osasuna have won four of their last six matches against Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga - as many victories as they had achieved in the 14 such games preceding this run.
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Prediction
Osasuna have a strong squad at their disposal and have been fairly impressive in recent months. Ante Budimir has been prolific for his side and will look to make his mark this week.
Rayo Vallecano are yet to hit their stride in LaLiga and will back themselves to pull off a result at home on Monday. Both teams are evenly matched on paper and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 2-2 Osasuna
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Rayo Vallecano to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Ante Budimir to score - Yes