Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 14th April 2023

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With Rayo Vallecano currently in mid-table, they have a chance to gain some ground on Osasuna, when going head-to-head this coming Friday at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas in the La Liga.

The unsatisfactory results in recent La Liga matches surely left a stain on morale at Rayo Vallecano. A win this coming Friday against Osasuna could be key to turning the tide again.

Rayo Vallecano are not a high scoring team these days, as they only found the back of the net nine times in the last ten outings. That is an average of just 0.9 goals per game, as they conceded 11 goals. They managed three clean sheets in these matches.

Osasuna are currently not the most scoring team in the La Liga, as they only found the back of the net six times in ten matches. This is an average of just 0.6 goals a game in which they conceded 11 times, an average of 1.1 per game. They managed three clean sheets in of these.

Winning 2-1 and 3-0 in the last two most matches against Rayo Vallecano, will have Osasuna looking forward to their upcoming away trip.

Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Prediction

Rayo Vallecano Form

In the previous three games, Rayo Vallecano drew 2-2 with Girona, lost 1-1 against Valencia and 1-2 against Atletico Madrid. Rayo Vallecano only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas in the La Liga. They also drew three and lost two of these six encounters, in which they scored six and conceded seven goals.

Osasuna Form

In their last three matches, Osasuna drew 0-0 with Mallorca, lost 1-0 against Athletic Bilbao and beat Elche 2-1. In their last six La Liga away matches, Osasuna failed to win more than once. In stead, they've drawn four and lost one, scoring five while also conceding five times.

We've thought long and hard which bet offers the best price at the bookies, as the match against Osasuna could turn out a bit slippery for Rayo Vallecano. Considering form and strength in squad, we nevertheless ended up siding with the latter this coming Friday.

Rayo Vallecano have taken ten points from their last 12 games against teams from the top half of the La Liga table. They won two of these matches with a scoreline of ten goals to 17. Osasuna took two wins from their last 12 games against teams from the top half of the La Liga table. They collected nine points, scored six goals and conceded 16. Rayo Vallecano have a record of nine wins, ten draws and nine defeats in the La Liga this season. Osasuna have ten wins, eight draws and ten defeats in the La Liga.

Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Stats

  • In 11 of the last 12 Rayo Vallecano matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Rayo Vallecano matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Rayo Vallecano have not lost 10 of the last 12 home matches
  • Rayo Vallecano have not won the last 6 matches in a row
  • In 6 of the last 7 Rayo Vallecano home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Osasuna matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Osasuna have not lost 13 of the last 15 away matches
  • In 8 of the last 10 Osasuna matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Osasuna matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Osasuna away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Squads

Rayo Vallecano Squad

The 40-year-old coach of the home team, Andoni Iraola, will select the lineup against Osasuna from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the La Liga this season:

Diego Lopez (0/1), Mauricio Arboleda (0/0), Miguel Morro (0/0), Stole Dimitrievski (0/27), Abdul Mumin (0/8), Alejandro Catena (1/26), Esteban Ariel Saveljich (0/0), Florian Lejeune (4/26), Mario Hernandez (0/3), Alvaro Garcia (4/26), Andres Martin (0/6), Diego Mendez (0/0), Francisco Garcia (1/28), Isi Palazon (6/27), Ivan Balliu (0/27), Mario Suarez (0/1), Oscar Valentin (0/25), Pablo Munoz (0/2), Pathe Ciss (1/24), Pep Chavarria (0/9), Salvi Sanchez (0/16), Santi Comesana (2/26), Unai Lopez (1/26), Jose Pozo (0/7), Oscar Trejo (3/26), Radamel Falcao (2/21), Raul de Tomas (0/10), Sergio Camello (5/28).

Osasuna Squad

Below is the full team squad of Osasuna. The manager Arrasate will pick his starting XI against Rayo Vallecano from these players:

Aitor Fernandez (0/15), Dario Ramos (0/0), Sergio Herrera (0/13), Aridane Hernandez (0/13), David Garcia (2/24), Jorge Herrando (0/0), Juan Cruz (0/20), Manuel Sanchez (0/21), Nacho Vidal (0/17), Unai Garcia (0/19), Aimar Oroz (3/22), Darko Brasanac (1/25), Iker Munoz (0/1), Jon Moncayola (0/28), Lucas Torro (0/26), Moi Gomez (1/28), Pablo Ibanez (0/15), Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (3/21), Ante Budimir (2/23), Enrique Barja (1/18), Enrique Garcia (0/2), Ezequiel Avila (7/23), Iker Benito (0/1), Kike (2/26), Ruben Garcia (1/21), Ruben Pena (0/12).

Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Team News

Osasuna just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Rayo Vallecano at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.

Nacho Vidal nurses an injury and won't be travelling with Osasuna.

Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Lineups

Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna H2H

The last time these two sides facing off here came up against each other, Osasuna came away with a 2-1 win. Rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas. In last ten encounters between the clubs, Osasuna have been the dominant force winning five matches against Rayo Vallecano. The bookies have Osasuna to win this match at best price odds of 11/4.

Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Results

Punters probably shouldn't go looking for both teams to score, when Osasuna come visiting Rayo Vallecano. At least one team managed to keep a clean sheet seven times in their last ten matches. Odds on both teams not to score are best priced at 7/10 with the bookies.

Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately in the La Liga, Oscar Trejo will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Osasuna hope Abdessamad Ezzalzouli can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three La Liga goals in his last six La Liga games.

Rayo Vallecano won three of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing four and losing three as well. Osasuna won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew six and lost one in this run. Of the last 10 times Rayo Vallecano stepped out in front of their home crowd, "both teams to score" happened six times. Both teams also scored in six of the last 10 away games for Osasuna.

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the last ten encounters between these two teams. Rayo Vallecano managed an average of 1.1 goals, with Osasuna averaging 1.2 goals in these games. Both teams to score was a winning bet three times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Rayo Vallecano’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Osasuna, who managed to score 0.7 times in those matches.

Tips

Under 2.5

Rayo Vallecano don't score many goals but, they are equally tough to crack down. This makes for a low scoring match, when Osasuna come visiting this coming Friday.

Rayo Vallecano to win

Are Rayo Vallecano good enough currently to justify the prices with the bookies, when they face Osasuna at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas? It could be tight, but considering form and match history, we believe the home side represents the best betting option.