Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2026
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Predictions
We’re confident when it comes to Rayo +2.25, with Asian Handicap odds of -112 available. The underdogs 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 made it back-to-back league wins in their last La Liga game. Landing a 2-0 home victory against Athletic Club at Camp Nou. Hans-Dieter Flick's men enjoyed 70% possession and had ten shots on target, with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring one goal each.
Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home 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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Barcelona |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7:0 | 6 |
| 15 |  Rayo Vallecano |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2:3 | 1 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-1-3): Joan Garcia (GK), Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Xavi Espart, Marc Bernal, Pedri, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Anthony Gordon.
Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Dani Cardenas (GK), Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Pelayo Fernandez, Jozhua Vertrouwd, Pathe Ciss, Unai Lopez, Jorge de Frutos, Pedro Diaz, Fran Perez, 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 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
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Barcelona are available at +900 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
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.
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Rayo Vallecano with an Asian Handicap of +2.25, one or both teams not scoring merged with Sergio Camello (Rayo) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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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 -667 to land a victory in this La Liga clash, with the red-hot favourites having a 87% probability of succeeding on the basis of the Full-Time Result odds. Rayo Vallecano are regarded as an extremely unlikely winner at +1500.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Barca are -213 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Rayo are +900 and the draw is priced at +225.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -132 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.
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Lamine Yamal can be backed to find the net anytime at -118. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +310.
Stats: 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
- La Liga: 22/03 2026 Barcelona 1 Rayo Vallecano 0
- La Liga: 31/08 2025 Rayo Vallecano 1 Barcelona 1
- La Liga: 17/02 2025 Barcelona 1 Rayo Vallecano 0
- La Liga: 27/08 2024 Rayo Vallecano 1 Barcelona 2
- La Liga: 19/05 2024 Barcelona 3 Rayo Vallecano 0
- La Liga: 25/11 2023 Rayo Vallecano 1 Barcelona 1
- La Liga: 26/04 2023 Rayo Vallecano 2 Barcelona 1
- La Liga: 13/08 2022 Barcelona 0 Rayo Vallecano 0
- La Liga: 24/04 2022 Barcelona 0 Rayo Vallecano 1
- La Liga: 27/10 2021 Rayo Vallecano 1 Barcelona 0
Barcelona League Stats
Rayo Vallecano League Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 home matches.
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 68.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 67.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Barcelona this season are Fermin Lopez (3), Raphinha (3), Karim Adeyemi (1)
- Top Assistors for Barcelona this season are Anthony Gordon (2), Pedri (1), Raphinha (1)
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Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Barca vs Rayo, check the team news first. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for La Liga as well as the latest injury reports.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup 4-2-1-3
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Barcelona Predicted Lineup 4-2-1-3
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Barcelona Lineups
Previous Rayo Vallecano Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Barcelona Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Hans-Dieter Flick
Rayo Vallecano Player Stats & Squad
La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlético Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Alavés | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:0 | 6 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 5 | Sevilla | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:5 | 6 |
| 7 | Osasuna | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 8 | Levante | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 9 | Racing Club | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 10 | Espanyol | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | 3 |
| 11 | Getafe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 13 | Deportivo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 14 | Villarreal | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 15 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 17 | Valencia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 18 | Málaga | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 19 | Elche | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 1 |
| 20 | Athletic Club | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alavés | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Levante | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 5 | Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Espanyol | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 7 | Barcelona | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Real Betis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 10 | Getafe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Sevilla | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 12 | Deportivo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Málaga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | Osasuna | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Valencia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 17 | Villarreal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Celta Vigo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 19 | Athletic Club | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 20 | Elche | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | 0 |
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