Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Matchday 14 of the Spanish top flight is underway!

Rayo Vallecano host Valencia in a meeting that already feels important for both camps, and while neither sit in immediate danger, the prospect of slipping further down the standings adds pressure.

Rayo sit 13th on 16 points and, despite poor results at home with just one win from five at Vallecas, they often find ways to squeeze tight matches. However, suspensions for Isi Palazón and Pathé Ciss, and injuries in key areas, will force them to tweak their setup, which might unsettle their flow.

Valencia arrive 15th with 13 points and are still chasing their first away success of the campaign. Their stretched defensive options, with Eray Cömert, Largie Ramazani and Mouctar Diakhaby sidelined, are worrying.

Even so, Hugo Duro is the main player they rely on, though his track record against Rayo shows he hasn’t had much success. Recent head-to-head results point to another tight and cautious game with both teams more focused on getting points than putting on a show.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas
• Date: Tuesday, December 2
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 AM IST
• Referee: Mateo Busquets Ferrer
• VAR: In use

Form:

Rayo Vallecano (in all competitions): L-D-D-W-L

Valencia (in all competitions): W-D-L-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano):

Jorge de Frutos will be Rayo’s key man to watch in this clash. He leads the 2025–26 Spanish LaLiga scoring chart for the team, with four goals in 12 appearances, showcasing his consistency and threat in front of goal. His current form and confidence make him Rayo’s most influential attacking outlet.

Hugo Duro (Valencia):

Hugo Duro stands out as Valencia’s main threat going into this contest. He currently leads their scoring charts, ranked with four goals in 13 appearances, highlighting his reliability in decisive moments. With Valencia struggling on the road, they will look to him for inspiration and a potential breakthrough in a tight match.

Match Facts:

• Valencia have yet to win an away league game this season (2025-2026), with a record of no wins, two draws, and four losses on the road. They have conceded 15 of their 21 total goals in away matches, highlighting a major defensive vulnerability when travelling.
• Rayo Vallecano are generally very difficult to beat at the Estadio de Vallecas. They have only lost one home league match since April 2025.
• Recent head-to-head encounters between the two sides have been extremely tight, with three of their last five meetings ending in a draw (one win for each side). Seven of the last eight games between them finished with either a 1-0 or 1-1 scoreline, suggesting another low-scoring affair is likely.

Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia Betting Tips and Odds:

• Rayo Vallecano to win: 1.96 as per 1xBet.
• Both teams to score – No: 1.87 as per 1Win.
• Total goals under 2.5: 1.75 as per Winmatch.

Injuries and Team News:

Rayo Vallecano enter the game with significant absences. Abdul Mumin is sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury until early December 2025, while Pedro Díaz is out with a ligament issue until late December. Isi Palazón and Pathé Ciss are suspended, and both Iván Balliu and Randy Nteka are doubtful due to physical discomfort.

Valencia faces defensive uncertainty ahead of the match, with several key players doubtful. Eray Cömert and Largie Ramazani are struggling with muscle injuries, while Mouctar Diakhaby deals with a hamstring issue. Jesús Vázquez is also a concern due to physical discomfort, leaving their backline heavily stretched for this fixture.

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Head-To-Head Stats:

Total matches: 11

Rayo Vallecano won: 5

Valencia won: 8

Draws: 9

Predicted Starting Lineups:

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

Batalla; Chavarria, Mendy, Lejeune, Ratiu;  Valentin, Gumbau; A. Garcia, U. Lopez, De Frutos; Alemao

Valencia’s predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Agirrezabala; Gaya, Copete, Tarrega, Correia; Pepelu, Guerra; Danjuma, Almeida, D. Lopez; Beltran

Match Prediction:

Rayo have the home advantage, and Valencia have a dismal away record this season (0 wins, two draws, four losses). Rayo are slightly more consistent, and their strong defence could be the determining factor. 

Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Valencia

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