Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2026

Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Rayo Asian Hcp +2.25 @ -112

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We’re confident when it comes to Rayo +2.25, with Asian Handicap odds of -112 available. Los Franjirrojos should put up a decent performance against Barcelona and our stake is split between +2 and +2.5.

Check out the complete Barcelona vs Rayo betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

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Barcelona meet Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Monday 31 August.

Barcelona boast a perfect record after two La Liga games, having secured a 2-0 home victory over Athletic Club at Camp Nou last time out. Hansi Flick's men enjoyed 70% possession and had ten shots on target, with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez finding the net.

Rayo Vallecano have picked up one point from their opening two La Liga matches. Their latest outing ended in a 1-1 home draw against Deportivo Alavés at Estadio Butarque. Los Franjirrojos were 48% in the possession stakes and recorded three shots on goal, while Sergio Camello was on the scoresheet.

H2H: Teams’ Last Clash Saw 1-0 Barca Win

Barca boast an unbeaten record in the past six games with Rayo. In their last encounter, Barca came out with a 1-0 home victory at Camp Nou. The previous 10 H2H matches have included four wins for Barca, three victories for Rayo along with three draws.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Barcelona	8	8	0	0	34	7	27	34:7	24
13	Rayo Vallecano	7	2	2	3	11	16	-5	11:16	8

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8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts. Barca have had 68.1% possession, 647.9 passes and 5.7 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.7 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts, while being awarded 5.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Raphinha has found the net 5 times, with Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres scoring 4 each. Leading assistor is Pedri with 3, while goalie Joan Garcia has recorded 5 clean sheets.

Rayo have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.4 goals from 13.4 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. The Madrid team average 52.1% possession, 382.0 passes, 4.7 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 12.2 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Sergio Camello is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Alexandre Zurawski has 3, with Randy Nteka and Florian Lejeune both on 2. Gerard Gumbau has been the top assist maker on 2, with Augusto Batalla and Dani Cardenas collectively notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Barcelona confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Andreas Christensen, Xavi Espart, Marc Bernal, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Anthony Gordon, Raphinha.

Rayo Vallecano confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dani Cardenas (GK), Ivan Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Pathe Ciss, Jozhua Vertrouwd, Oscar Valentin, Gnangoro Bouare, Jorge de Frutos, Unai Lopez, Alvaro Garcia, Sergio Camello.

Main Match Prediction

Rayo should acquit themselves well in this La Liga game and we’ll select them at +2.25 on the Asian Handicap. The odds of -112 offer plenty of appeal and we’re confident of a positive outcome.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +2.25 line has been covered by Rayo in 9 consecutive games.
• The +2.25 line has been covered by Rayo in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Barca in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Barca in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Barca in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Barca in 4 consecutive games against Rayo.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of La Liga stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

The top betting apps make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Barcelona 1 - 0 Rayo

Barcelona are available at +1300 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sergio Camello Over 0.5 Shots On Target +125

Sergio Camello (Rayo) has bagged one or more shots on goal in seven of his past nine La Liga games. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Shots on Target line and there are odds of +125 up for grabs.

Latest Sergio Camello Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

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Raphinha to Score -111

Raphinha (Barcelona) has found the net in three consecutive La Liga games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the -111 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Raphinha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-270

First

+200

Shots On Target

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Shots

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Barcelona Under 7.5 Corners -104

The past 10 Barcelona games have seen them awarded an average of 5.70 corners, while Rayo Vallecano have conceded 5.20 corners on average in their last 5 away matches. The Barca Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -104.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Barcelona

Total

10.70 5.70 5.00

Home

12.10 7.10 5.00

Away

9.80 5.90 3.90

Rayo

Total

10.30 4.70 5.60

Home

12.00 6.60 5.40

Away

9.80 4.30 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

+104

Under 11.5

-147

Barcelona Corners

Over 7.5

-123

Under 7.5

-115

Rayo Corners

Over 3.5

+123

Under 3.5

-179

Most Corners

1

-714

X

+950

2

+525

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Barcelona 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.

Barcelona are on offer at -1250 to land a victory in this La Liga clash, with the red-hot favourites having a 93% probability of succeeding on the basis of the Full-Time Result odds. Rayo Vallecano are regarded as an extremely unlikely winner at +2000.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Barca are -303 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Rayo are +1050 and the draw is priced at +300.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -128 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

The leading football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest La Liga games. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Full-Time Result

1

-1250

X

+1100

2

+2000

Half-Time Result

1

-303

X

+300

2

+1050

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2.75

-123

2 Hcp +2.75

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+360

Over 2.5

-556

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-128

Raphinha can be backed to find the net anytime at -270. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +200.

Raphinha (Barcelona)

First

+200

Anytime

-270

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

First

+310

Anytime

-143

Anthony Gordon (Barcelona)

First

+450

Anytime

+115

Karim Adeyemi (Barcelona)

First

+450

Anytime

+120

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

First

+500

Anytime

+130

Fermín López (Barcelona)

First

+510

Anytime

+135

Gavi (Barcelona)

First

+1100

Anytime

+300

Rodri (Barcelona)

First

+1300

Anytime

+370

Jules Koundé (Barcelona)

First

+1400

Anytime

+400

Pedri (Barcelona)

First

+1400

Anytime

+400

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

First

+1500

Anytime

+400

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

First

+1500

Anytime

+420

Marc Bernal (Barcelona)

First

+1500

Anytime

+430

João Cancelo (Barcelona)

First

+1500

Anytime

+460

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona)

First

+1700

Anytime

+480

Raúl de Tomás (Rayo)

First

+1700

Anytime

+500

Alemão (Rayo)

First

+1700

Anytime

+500

Eric García (Barcelona)

First

+1700

Anytime

+500

Gerard Martín (Barcelona)

First

+1700

Anytime

+500

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

First

+1800

Anytime

+500

Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona)

First

+1800

Anytime

+500

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

First

+1900

Anytime

+525

Marc Casadó (Barcelona)

First

+1900

Anytime

+550

Álvaro García (Rayo)

First

+2200

Anytime

+600

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Karim Adeyemi (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Raúl de Tomás (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-

Gavi (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Alemão (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Álvaro García (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Anthony Gordon (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Rodri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Pedri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Jules Koundé (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Marc Bernal (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

João Cancelo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Eric García (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Gerard Martín (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Marc Casadó (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-

Anthony Gordon (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

-

Karim Adeyemi (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Raúl de Tomás (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Alemão (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Gavi (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Gerard Martín (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Álvaro García (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Marc Casadó (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Marc Bernal (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Eric García (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

João Cancelo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Pedri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Jules Koundé (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Rodri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 La Liga matches only.
Barcelona have won each of their last ten games at Camp Nou, recording an average of 2.80 goals per match and conceding 0.50.

Rayo have five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Barca beat Rayo 1-0 when the teams last met at Camp Nou. The previous 4 H2H meetings at Camp Nou have involved two Barca triumphs, one Rayo win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Barcelona Home Stats		10-0-0	3.30	2.80	0.50	6	4	4	6
Rayo Vallecano Away Stats		2-3-5	2.40	0.90	1.50	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups & Team News

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