Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Deportivo Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio Mendizorroza.
- Deportivo Alaves 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Angel Nevado Rodriguez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Javier Martinez Nicolas (Spain)
8 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 3.9 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deportivo Alavés | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Villarreal CF | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Elche CF | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Málaga CF | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante UD | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 May | Real Oviedo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | FC Barcelona | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 May | Elche CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Athletic Club | H | 2–4 | L |
| 25 Apr | RCD Mallorca | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May | Deportivo Alavés | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 May | Villarreal CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 May | Valencia CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 May | Girona FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 May | Getafe CF | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 3–3 | D |
Season Stats
| Deportivo Alavés | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #9 |
| 4 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 3 |
| +3 | GD | -1 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
27%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
18%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
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 1st (4 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 9th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Deportivo Alavés
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Deportivo Alaves welcome Rayo Vallecano de Madrid for this crunch clash at Estadio Mendizorroza.
- 5' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 13' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Toni Martinez makes it 1-0.
- 18' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Deportivo Alaves and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 28' Spain international Angel Perez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' Deportivo Alaves currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 48' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Deportivo Alaves and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 53' Alfonso Espino needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 54' Controversy at the stadium! Sergio Camello argues furiously but the card stands.
- 59' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Deportivo Alaves that had 267 games and scored 237 goals.
- 64' Poor challenge from Pathe Ciss. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 69' Poor challenge from Angel Perez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 73' Sergio Camello doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 78' Lucas Boye has been relatively quiet despite scoring 42 goals in his last 127 appearances.
- 79' Abde Rebbach catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 79.
- 84' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 87' Nahuel Tenaglia was booked on 87.
- 90' Randy Ntekja puts Rayo Vallecano de Madrid on the lead.
- 90' Poor challenge from Alfonso Espino. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Deportivo Alaves Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 15
- 11
- 14
- 8
- 21
- 19
- 24
- 7
- 16
Bench
- 17
- 13
- 6
- 4
- 9
- 23
- 20
- 22
- 31
- 10
- 3
- 34
Coach
Quique Flores
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 20
- 15
- 4
- 18
- 23
- 16
- 1
- 22
- 11
- 14
- 32
Bench
- 24
- 8
- 13
- 2
- 10
- 6
- 19
- 9
- 21
- 3
- 30
- 33
Coach
Iñigo Pérez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibai | 2 |
| Ibai | 2 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Sergi Guardiola | 2 |
| Mariano Diaz | 1 |
| Catena | 1 |
| Burgui | 1 |
Head to Head
Deportivo Alaves Form
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2026-05-23
Deportivo Alavés
1–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2026-05-17
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–0
Villarreal CF
W
2026-05-14
Valencia CF
1–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2026-05-11
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Girona FC
D
2026-05-03
Getafe CF
0–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2026-04-26
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
3–3
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.42
Deportivo Alaves xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Deportivo Alaves or Draw
78%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
44%
Deportivo Alaves or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Deportivo Alaves win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
7.1%
3 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
4 – 1
4.5%
0 – 0
4.4%
4 – 0
4.3%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Deportivo Alaves
| Handicap | Deportivo Alaves covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 19% | 55% |
| -1.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -1 | 45% | 21% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Deportivo Alaves keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

