Rayo Vallecano vs Neman Grodno Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Conference League 2025-26 qualifiers playoff second leg

The Spanish club came out on top as the winning side in the first leg.

Rayo Vallecano are all set to host Neman Grodno for the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League qualifiers playoff round second leg clash. Estadio de Vallecas is all set to witness the intense game between these clubs.

The LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano will be feeling confident coming into the second leg as they will be at home and secured a 1-0 win in the first leg. Even though they lead by a goal, the Spanish club still has to come up with a good performance, and they cannot let their opponents take many chances.

Neman Grodno will be looking to step up. Their confidence levels will be on the lower side as they will be the visitors now and are trailing by a goal. They failed in the attacking front during the first leg, but this time around, they will have to work hard if they want to secure a spot in the UEFA Conference League.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas
• Date: Thursday, August 28
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Rayo Vallecano: W-W-L

Neman Grodno: W-D-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano)

Despite failing to find the net in the previous leg, Jorge de Frutos will still be one of the main men in the final third for LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano. He will be looking to come up with a goal or two so that he can help his side secure an easy win here. It will be interesting to see his performance in the second leg.

Pavel Savitski (Neman Grodno)

Pavel Savitski failed to engrave his name on the scoresheet in the first leg. In seven UEFA Conference League qualifier appearances this season, he has scored four goals and is going to play an important role yet again for his side. The 31-year-old from Belarus has been one of the top performers for Neman Grodno.

Match Facts

• Neman Grodno have only secured one win in their last three matches.
• Rayo Vallecano have bagged two wins in their last three fixtures.
• This is going to be the second-ever encounter between these sides.

Rayo Vallecano vs Neman Grodno: Betting Tips and Odds

• Rayo Vallecano to win
• Jorge de Frutos to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Abdul Mumin will not be in action for Rayo Vallecano due to his injury. Marco de las Sias might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Neman Grodno are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Rayo Vallecano won: 1

Neman Grodno won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Batalla (GK); Balliu, Lejeune, Vertrouwd, Espino; López, Gumbau; Camello, Trejo, Pérez; De Frutos

Neman Grodno predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Belov (GK); Kuchinski, Sadovnichiy, Parkhomenko, Pantya; Yakimov, Kozlov; Evdokimov, Pushnyakov, Suchkov; Savitski

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an intense fixture here. We predict that Rayo Vallecano are likely to emerge victorious against Neman Grodno in their upcoming UEFA Conference League qualifier clash.

Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Neman Grodno

Telecast Details

TBD

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