AEK vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Apr 2026

Europa Conference League Betting Preview: AEK vs Rayo Vallecano

Greek Super League team AEK host Spanish La Liga club Rayo Vallecano in the second leg of this Europa Conference League quarter-final at OPAP Arena, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 16 April. Rayo won the first leg 3-0.

There’s a strong case for AEK in the Full-Time Result market. With the visitors able to lose by two goals and still progress, the Double-Headed Eagle should prove too strong for Rayo, and +107 appeals.

AEK Athens did not play at the weekend, while Rayo Vallecano suffered a 3-0 away defeat to Mallorca at Estadi Son Moix in La Liga. The Madrid club enjoyed 55% possession and had three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rayo beat AEK 3-0 at home in the first leg at the Estadio de Vallecas. AEK enjoyed 54% possession, while Rayo had four shots on target to two, with Ilias Akhomach, Unai López and Isi Palazón on the scoresheet.

Europa Conference League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	AEK	6	4	1	1	14	7	7	14:7	13
5	Rayo Vallecano	6	4	1	1	13	7	6	13:7	13

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AEK Athens have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. The Double-Headed Eagle have averaged 51.3% possession and 5.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.9 goals from 2.8 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 3.4 corners.

Top scorer Luka Jovic has found the net 4 times, with Barnabas Varga and Harold Moukoudi getting 3 apiece. Leading assistor is Razvan Marin with 3, while goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha has one clean sheet.

Rayo have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.7 shots on goal, 13.7 attempts and 1.3 goals. Inigo Perez's team average 49.5% possession, 350.2 passes, 6.5 corners taken and 4.5 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 10.5 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

Jorge de Frutos has top scored with 3, while Alexandre Zurawski and Alvaro Garcia are next best on 2. Alvaro Garcia and Isi Palazon have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Augusto Batalla has 3 clean sheets to his name.

AEK vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

AEK can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this Europa Conference League quarter-final. The odds of +107 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest Europa Conference League team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key AEK vs Rayo Vallecano Europa Conference League & league stats:

• AEK have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• AEK have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Rayo have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Rayo have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Rayo have lost their last 2 games on the road.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 48.3% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

AEK 1 - 0 Rayo

A 1-0 win in favor of AEK is available at odds of +575. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Jovic to Score +150

Luka Jovic (AEK) has netted ten goals in his past ten home matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +150.

Latest Luka Jovic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+150

First

+380

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Corners Prediction

AEK Under 7.5 Corners -120

There’s been an average of 5.40 corners for AEK in their past 5 home games, with the corner count against Rayo Vallecano being under 7.5 in their last five away matches. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back AEK to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -120.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

AEK

Total

9.30 5.90 3.40

Home

8.00 5.60 2.40

Away

9.90 5.80 4.10

Rayo

Total

11.00 6.50 4.50

Home

10.50 6.20 4.30

Away

10.00 5.10 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

-120

Under 11.5

-118

AEK Corners

Over 7.5

-112

Under 7.5

-120

Rayo Corners

Over 3.5

-128

Under 3.5

-105

Most Corners

1

-417

X

+900

2

+350

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AEK vs Rayo Vallecano Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have AEK at +107 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 48% chance of winning this Europa Conference League clash based on the betting odds. Rayo Vallecano are regarded as the least likely winner at +245.

For those wanting some insurance backing AEK, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s -125 that they manage to beat Rayo on this market.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Over and Under 2.5 Goals are trading at a similar price. BTTS Yes is available at -141 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+240

2

+245

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+118

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-345

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-204

2

+140

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-125

2 Hcp +0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-109

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

+102

You will find favourite Luka Jovic at +380 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +150 that he finds the net any time.

Luka Jovic (AEK)

First

+150

Anytime

+380

Barnabás Varga (AEK)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Dereck Kutesa (AEK)

First

+210

Anytime

+510

Aboubakary Koita (AEK)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Alemão (Rayo)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Ambrosini António Cabaça (AEK)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Roberto Pereyra (AEK)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Álvaro García (Rayo)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Razvan Marin (AEK)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Carlos Martín (Rayo)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Niclas Eliasson (AEK)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Mijat Gaćinović (AEK)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Ilias Akhomach (Rayo)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Petros Mantalos (AEK)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Óscar Trejo (Rayo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Hakim Sahabo (AEK)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Florian Lejeune (Rayo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Pedro Diaz (Rayo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Orbelín Pineda (AEK)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Gerard Gumbau (Rayo)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Latest Europa Conference League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

AEK Stats

Rayo Vallecano Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 2.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

AEK vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups & Team News

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