Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date- 5th February, 2024
- Kick-off time- 8:00 pm GMT
- Venue- Estadio De Vallecas
Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla Match Preview
Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla are all set to face each other in the matchday 23 of the La Liga. Both teams have had a similar sort of campaign so far in the league as both teams are placed in the second half of the league. Vallecano with five wins to their name is placed at the 13th position of the table while Sevilla is in the 16th position with just three wins to their name. It is expected to be a cracking encounter with both the teams in immediate need of wins.
Team News
Rayo Vallecano
Francisco Rodriguez’s team hasn’t been performing too well in recent weeks. They have just only one win in their last five matches in the league. However, Alvaro Garcia has been in a good run of form this season and he is expected to make a difference in the match.
The entire squad is fit for Rayo Vallecano for the match on Saturday. However, they are facing the risk of suspension for some of the players. Unai Lopez, Kike Perez, and Florian Lejuene have all received four yellow already in the season and may be suspended if they face one more.
Sevilla
Sevilla very similar to its opponent has just only one win in their last five matches. The losses also include a disastrous loss against Girona for Quique Sanchez’s team. Even though the team is near the relegation zone, Sergio Ramos has performed well for the club. The former Real Madrid man has been a rock at the back for the team.
Sevilla has a long list of injuries this season and Quique Sanchez will be without some of his key players against Athletic Club. Erik Lamela, the right winger will be missing the match due to a muscle injury and their left-back Marcus Acuna will also miss the match due to a hip bruise. Mariano Diaz, the centre forward is out with a foot injury.
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Predicted Lineups
Rayo Vallecano
- Goalkeeper- S. Dimitrievski
- Defenders- A. Espino, F. Lejeune, Aridane Hernandez, I. Balliu
- Midfielders- J. De Frutos, O. V, U. Lopez, I. Palazon
- Forwards- K. Perez, S. Camello
Sevilla
- Goalkeeper- M. Dmitrovic
- Defenders- K. Salas, S. Ramos, N. Gudelj
- Midfielders- A. Pedrosa, I. Rakitic, B. Soumare, Oliver, J. Sanchez
- Forwards- L. Ocampos, Suso
Betting Tips and Odds
Betting tips for the match
- Rayo Vallecano is to win the match.
- Rayo Vallecano is to score more than two goals.
- Perez is to be on the score sheet.
Odds for the match
- Sevilla Win- 2.43
- Vallecano win- 2.67
- Draw- 1.88
- Odds Source- Oddspedia.com
Head-to-Head
The two teams have come face to face with each other on 19 occasions. Sevilla leads the way in the rivalry with eleven matches won while Vallecano has just two wins to their name. Six matches between the two have ended in a draw. In the last six matches too, Sevilla dominates with two wins to their name.
- Sevilla 2-2 Vallecano – La Liga
- Sevilla1-1 Vallecano – La Liga
- Sevilla 0-1Vallecano – La Liga
- Vallecano 1-1 Sevilla – La Liga
- Sevilla 3-0 Vallecano – La Liga
Prediction
Rayo Vallecano is predicted to win the match by a scoreline of 2-0. Given the players’ form, it can be a tight contest between the two. However, the recent form indicates Rayo Vallecano will take the three points on Sunday.
Where to watch
- India -Sports18 1 HD Jio Cinema
- Spain- Movistar DAZn, Fubo TV
- Germany- DAZN Amazon Prime, Video ZDF
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