Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | La Liga

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Preview

• Tournament: La Liga
• Date: Saturday, 19 April 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 12:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid

The Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia clash in La Liga will take place at the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Rayo Vallecano hope to make their upward climb in moving up the top half of the La Liga table, while the visitors look to maintain their impressive form with a win on the road.

Rayo Vallecano have done an admirable job to keep away from the relegation zone and are currently in 10th position in La Liga with 40 points acquired from 31 points. They have won the same number of matches (5) at home and away league games this season, but aim to improve their home record by getting all three points against Valencia.

Inigo Perez's side's form has shown a downturn in recent weeks, as they have lost three of their last five league games and conceded seven goals in their previous two games. It's time that Rayo looks to strengthen their defensive shape and be more prolific in finishing off their counter-attack or set-piece threat if they aspire to get back to winning ways against Valencia.

Valencia, on the other hand, have raced out of the La Liga relegation battle with an impressive run of form in recent weeks. They are currently in 13th place in the table with 37 points from 31 matches and have won their last three straight games, which included a famous win at the Santiago Bernabeu over Real Madrid.

They have conceded just three goals in their last four games, with their sturdy defensive combination helping them get narrow wins. Valencia look to maintain their strong defensive resolve and take up their chances clinically to record another decisive win to move further up the table.

Rayo Vallecano Team News

Rayo Vallecano are still without their centre-back Abdul Murmin, who is ruled out for the remainder of the 2024/25 season with a knee injury. Forward Sergio Camello is also a doubt for this upcoming match.

Valencia Team News

Valencia's right-back Thierry Correia is out of action until the end of the campaign with a knee injury. Their attacking midfielder, Ivan Jaimie, is a bit of a doubt too for Carlos Corberan's side.

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Predicted Lineups

Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Augusto Batalla

Defenders: Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Aridane Hernandez, Alfonso Espino

Midfielders: Gerard Gumbau, Pathe Ciss, Pedro Diaz

Forwards: Jorge de Frutos, Alvaro Garcia, Isi Palazon

Valencia Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili

Defenders: Dimitri Foulquier, Cesar Tarrega, Christhian Mosquera, Jose Gaya

Midfielders: Enzo Barrenechea, Javier Guerra, Andre Almeida

Forwards: Rafa Mir, Diego Lopez, Umar Sadiq

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have faced off against each other on 29 occasions so far. Out of this, Valencia have won 14 matches and Rayo Vallecano have won six times. In their last five meetings, Rayo Vallecano have won two games and Valencia have won once.

Key Players to Watch in Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano)

The 28-year-old winger has arguably been the most unpredictable threat in Rayo Vallecano's frontline over the 2024/25 season. De Frutos has managed a 4.99 xG (expected goals), slightly underperforming it with four goals scored. He has, however, overperformed his xA (expected assists) with three assists so far.

De Frutos can be a menacing threat in the final third because of his ability to sneak into the danger areas with ease and cause trouble to the opposition defenders. He needs to be smart in terms of swinging in inviting crosses into the box to help his teammates, and also get into more open areas in the box to regain his goal-scoring touch as well as help his side get a big win.

Diego Lopez (Valencia)

Diego Lopez is enjoying a prolific campaign with Valencia as he's managed 12 goal contributions (seven goals, five assists) in 31 La Liga games so far. He has overperformed both his 6.10 xG (expected goals) and his 3.12 xA (expected assists) to turn up with vital contributions whenever his side needed him the most.

Lopez will look to continue being the difference maker for Valencia by troubling the Rayo Vallecano defenders with his smart movement in the wide areas and clinical final product.

He'll look to slip in clever passes to set up chances for his teammates and also burst into the open spaces to get to the end of goal-scoring opportunities.

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Prediction

These two teams are heading into this game in polarizing form, with Rayo Vallecano having lost their last few games and Valencia on a winning streak.

Rayo's defensive line is leaking goals too easily right now, and the visitors' high confidence levels could turn out to be decisive here. Valencia's sturdy defensive shape and Rayo Vallecano's struggles for goals should work in the visitors' favor and help them sneak away with a win in what might be a bit of a cagey game.

Predicted Score: Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Valencia

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