Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs Strasbourg prediction, odds, where to watch, time | UEFA Conference League 2025-26 semi-final first leg

These sides are going to have a face-off for the first time.

Rayo Vallecano will battle it out against RC Strasbourg Alsace in what is going to be their first leg semifinal fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League. The Estadio de Vallecas is going to witness this interesting contest.

The Iñigo Pérez-led side have underperformed this season, but their performances in the last two matches were the ones to look at. They secured a 1-0 win against Espanyol and then held Real Sociedad to a 3-3 draw in an entertaining outing.

Rayo Vallecano took down AEK Athens in their previous stage of the European competition. It became a close contest, but Los Franjirrojos managed to edge past. They are going to the hosts for their next game and will be eager to use it to their advantage.

Gary O’Neil’s men made an astonishing comeback in their last Ligue 1 contest. They got two late goals and came out on top to secure a 3-2 win against FC Lorient. It was a top performance by them.

RC Strasbourg Alsace took down Mainz in the UEFA Conference League quarterfinal, also by making a comeback in the second leg. They will be away from home for their upcoming contest and it is going to be a tough contest for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas
• Date: Friday, May 1
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 AM IST (Thursday, April 30; 07:00 PM GMT/ 02:00 PM ET/ 11:00 AM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Vallecano: W-L-L-W-D

Strasbourg: L-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Sergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano)

Sergio Camello is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Rayo Vallecano. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in the previous LaLiga contest and will be looking to add more to his tally. The 25-year-old has two goal contributions in the Conference League this season.

🔝 Control orientado, recorte y definición. Simplemente perfecto.✨ @9Camello ✨#LALIGAHIGHLIGHTS pic.twitter.com/x8lvZtzJu8

— Rayo Vallecano (@RayoVallecano) April 28, 2026

Martial Godo (Strasbourg)

Martial Godo will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Los Franjirrojos. He has four goals and nine assists to his name in nine European competition fixtures of the ongoing campaign. He is going to lead the attack from the front.

Match Facts

• Strasbourg have secured one win in their last three attempts.
• Rayo Vallecano are unbeaten in their last two games.
• These clubs have never faced each other before.

Rayo Vallecano vs Strasbourg: Betting Tips and Odds

• Rayo Vallecano to win @5/4 Unibet
• Sergio Camello to score @3/1 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 bet365

Injury and Team News

Luiz Felipe and Randy Nteka are not going to be in action for Rayo Vallecano. They are injured.

Strasbourg will not have Joaquin Panichelli, Valentin Barco, Aaron Anselmino and Mathis Amougou in action due to their injuries. Guela Doue might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Vallecano won: 0

Strasbourg won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Cárdenas (GK); Ratiu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarría; López, Ciss; Akhomach, Palazón, Martín; Camello

Strasbourg predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Penders (GK); Mwanga, Høgsberg, Doukoure, Oyedele; Amo-Ameyaw, Luís, El Mourabet, Yassine; Nanasi; Godo

Match Prediction

Rayo Vallecano at home are going to have an edge, but RC Strasbourg Alsace are likely to come up with a strong battle at Estadio de Vallecas.

Los Franjirrojos might come out on top to secure a win in their upcoming UEFA Conference League game.

Prediction: Vallecano 2-1 Strasbourg

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN

Nigeria: SuperSport

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