Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio Mendizorroza.
- Deportivo Alavés 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Munuera Montero (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Inigo Prieto Lopez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Antonio Martinez Moreno (Spain)
4 games this season
🟨 3.5/game
⚽ 19.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompie | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Futbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Malaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | UD Las Palmas | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Mar | Villarreal CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | RCD Mallorca | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | CD Leganes | A | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Deportivo Alavés | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Real Sociedad de Futbol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Mar | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | Villarreal CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | FC Barcelona | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Deportivo Alavés | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #10 |
| 11 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 11 | Scored | 11 |
| 6 | Conceded | 16 |
| +5 | GD | -5 |
| 1.57 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 43% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
27%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
18%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Deportivo Alavés this season
Deportivo Alavés this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Deportivo Alavés are 6th (11 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 10th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Deportivo Alavés
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/1
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/5
31-45
1/1
46-60
5/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Deportivo Alavés
| Lucas Boye | 4 G | |
| Mariano Diaz | 3 G | 3 A |
| Nahuel Tenaglia | 1 G | |
| Mikel Rodriguez | 1 G |
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 1 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid get us underway at Estadio Mendizorroza.
- 2' What a moment for Pathe Ciss! That strike on 2 puts his side firmly in control.
- 7' Romania international Andrei Ratiu has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 8' Pelayo Fernandez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 8.
- 13' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 16' Pau Cabanes was booked on 16.
- 21' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 26' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Eduardo Coudet will be considering his options from the bench.
- 36' A meaty challenge results in booking for Randy Ntekja on 36.
- 41' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is showing some good football. However, Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kike Garcia made 244 appearances and scored 49 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 47' The Deportivo Alaves manager makes a substitution. Pau Cabanes departs to be replaced by Carlos Vicente.
- 52' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 54' A change in the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ranks — Randy Ntekja exits the field as Alfonso Espino enters on 54.
- 58' Against the run of play, Pedro Diaz has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 60' Fresh legs for Deportivo Alaves! Toni Martinez comes on to replace Jon Guridi.
- 62' That is a card for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Augusto Batalla will be fuming at that decision.
- 67' Deportivo Alaves are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rayo Vallecano de Madrid backline.
- 70' Adri Embarba gets the nod from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. He replaces Jorge de Frutos and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Deportivo Alaves that had 270 games and scored 242 goals.
- 77' Santiago Mourino was booked on 77.
- 78' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Aridane Hernandez on 78 minutes.
- 78' The crowd applauds Joan Jordan as he leaves the pitch. Tomas Conechny steps in for Deportivo Alaves.
- 80' It’s a booking for Deportivo Alaves player. Nahuel Tenaglia gets a card.
- 85' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Unai Lopez by Isi Palazon on 85 minute.
- 90' The crowd applauds Manuel Sanchez as he leaves the pitch. Asier Villalibre steps in for Deportivo Alaves.
- With this win, Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Deportivo Alavés Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 5
- 17
- 14
- 3
- 8
- 24
- 21
- 12
- 19
Bench
- 6
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 2
- 23
- 22
- 4
- 16
- 13
- 15
- 7
Coach
Eduardo Coudet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
17
Unai Lopez ↓ Isi Palazon 85'
- 5
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Pedro Diaz 54'
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↓ Ivan Balliu 70'
- 13
- 2
- 6
-
19
Jorge de Frutos ↓ Adri Embarba 70'
-
11
Randy Ntekja ↓ Alfonso Espino 54'
- 3
- 27
Bench
-
20
Ivan Balliu ↑ 70'
- 15
- 12
-
4
Pedro Diaz ↑ 54'
-
21
Adri Embarba ↑ 70'
- 9
-
7
Isi Palazon ↑ 85'
- 23
- 1
-
22
Alfonso Espino ↑ 54'
- 26
- 28
Coach
Iñigo Pérez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sergi Guardiola | 2 |
| Ibai | 2 |
| Ibai | 2 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Mariano Diaz | 1 |
| Catena | 1 |
| Burgui | 1 |
Head to Head
Deportivo Alavés Form
2025-03-29
Deportivo Alavés
0–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2025-03-14
UD Las Palmas
2–2
Deportivo Alavés
D
2025-03-08
Deportivo Alavés
1–0
Villarreal CF
W
2025-03-02
RCD Mallorca
1–1
Deportivo Alavés
D
2025-02-22
Deportivo Alavés
0–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2025-02-15
CD Leganes
3–3
Deportivo Alavés
D
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2025-03-29
Deportivo Alavés
0–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2025-03-16
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
Real Sociedad de Futbol
D
2025-03-09
Real Madrid CF
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2025-03-01
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Sevilla FC
D
2025-02-22
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–1
Villarreal CF
L
2025-02-17
FC Barcelona
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.63
Deportivo Alavés xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Deportivo Alavés or Draw
75%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
53%
Deportivo Alavés or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Deportivo Alavés
| Handicap | Deportivo Alavés covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Deportivo Alavés keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
20%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

