Rayo Vallecano vs Alavés Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Aug 2026

Rayo Vallecano vs Alavés Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Alavés Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -108

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Alavés look a nice wager to topple Rayo and we can take them at -108 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

Continue reading for our complete Rayo vs Alavés betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Rayo Vallecano vs Alavés Preview

Rayo Vallecano take on Alavés at Estadio de Vallecas, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 20 August.

Rayo Vallecano were beaten last game and this was on the road at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. Sevilla claimed a 2-1 victory. Los Franjirrojos had 51% possession and three shots on target, with Alvaro Garcia registering the goal.

Deportivo Alavés won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-0 victory against Getafe at Estadio Mendizorroza. The Vitoria-Gasteiz side were 51% in the possession stakes and managed eight shots on goal, with Nahuel Tenaglia, Mariano Diaz and Mikel Rodriguez on the scoresheet.

7 Rayo Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

Rayo won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 2-1 away victory was recorded against Alavés at Estadio Mendizorroza. Rayo have triumphed in seven of the past 10 H2H meetings, with Alavés winning three times.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Alavés	1	1	0	0	3	0	3	3:0	3
18	Rayo Vallecano	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	1:2	0

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Rayo have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts. Benat San Jose's team have averaged 53.3% possession, 390.6 passes and 4.7 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 5.3 corners from 4.8 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.

Sergio Camello leads the way with 5 goals, with Randy Nteka and Alexandre Zurawski getting 3 apiece. Gerard Gumbau is the top assists maker on 2, with goalkeepers Augusto Batalla and Dani Cardenas managing 4 clean sheets between them.

Alavés have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.7 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Los Babazorros have averaged 41.8% possession, 335.9 passes, 5.7 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.

Antonio Martinez has top scored with 7, while Nahuel Tenaglia, Ibrahim Diabate and Lucas Boye are next on 2. Abderrahman Rebbach has been chief assist maker on 3, with Antonio Sivera recording 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Augusto Batalla (GK), Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Pathe Ciss, Ivan Balliu, Oscar Valentin, Unai Lopez, Jorge de Frutos, Isi Palazon, Alvaro Garcia, Randy Nteka.

Alavés predicted lineup (3-5-2): Antonio Sivera (GK), Nahuel Tenaglia, Ville Koski, Jonny Otto, Angel Perez, Pablo Ibanez, Antonio Blanco, Denis Suarez, Abderrahman Rebbach, Antonio Martinez, Aitor Manas.

Main Match Prediction

Alavés +0.25 at -108 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this La Liga clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Alavés in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Alavés in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Alavés in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rayo in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rayo in 12 of their last 19 games at home.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key La Liga data is helpful.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rayo 0 - 1 Alavés

There are odds of +650 available that Alavés land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Abde Rebbach Over 0.5 Shots On Target +200

Abde Rebbach (Alavés) has bagged at least one shot on goal in back-to-back La Liga games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Target, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of +200.

Latest Abde Rebbach Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+650

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

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Denis Suárez To Score +1100

Denis Suárez (Alavés) is available to be among the goals at +1100. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Denis Suárez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+1100

First

+2200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Rayo Under 5.5 Corners -120

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Rayo Vallecano in four straight games, while the past four Alavés matches have seen under 5.5 corners conceded. There are odds of -120 when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we can see Rayo fall short of the line here.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rayo

Total

10.00 4.70 5.30

Home

11.10 6.10 5.00

Away

9.80 4.30 5.50

Alavés

Total

11.00 5.70 5.30

Home

10.30 6.50 3.80

Away

10.00 3.60 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Rayo Corners

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-120

Alavés Corners

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-152

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+700

2

+160

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Rayo Vallecano vs Alavés 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.

Rayo Vallecano are available at +123 to come away with a triumph in this La Liga clash, meaning a 45% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Deportivo Alavés are the underdogs at +270 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Should you want to back Rayo to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -208 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Alavés have been chalked up at +140.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -164.

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Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+195

2

+270

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

-110

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-263

X2

-156

Draw No Bet

1

-208

2

+140

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-118

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-227

Over 2.5

+170

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+120

No

-164

Randy Nteka is the First Goalscorer favourite at +480 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +230.

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

First

+480

Anytime

+230

Toni Martínez (Alavés)

First

+540

Anytime

+250

Alemão (Rayo)

First

+600

Anytime

+300

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

First

+650

Anytime

+300

Raúl de Tomás (Rayo)

First

+650

Anytime

+300

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

First

+700

Anytime

+330

Álvaro García (Rayo)

First

+850

Anytime

+400

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

First

+950

Anytime

+430

Mariano Diaz (Alavés)

First

+1000

Anytime

+475

Miguel Rodríguez (Alavés)

First

+1000

Anytime

+475

Pablo Ibáñez (Alavés)

First

+1100

Anytime

+500

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Rayo)

First

+1000

Anytime

+500

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

First

+1100

Anytime

+550

Florian Lejeune (Rayo)

First

+1300

Anytime

+650

Abde Rebbach (Alavés)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Pedro Diaz (Rayo)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Carles Aleñá (Alavés)

First

+1600

Anytime

+750

Pathé Ciss (Rayo)

First

+1700

Anytime

+850

Selu Diallo (Alavés)

First

+1800

Anytime

+900

Unai López (Rayo)

First

+1900

Anytime

+900

Antonio Blanco (Alavés)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Hugo Novoa (Alavés)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Denis Suárez (Alavés)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1100

Toni Martínez (Alavés)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Alemão (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Raúl de Tomás (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Álvaro García (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Mariano Diaz (Alavés)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Miguel Rodríguez (Alavés)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-

Pablo Ibáñez (Alavés)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Florian Lejeune (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

Abde Rebbach (Alavés)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Carles Aleñá (Alavés)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Pedro Diaz (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Antonio Blanco (Alavés)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Pathé Ciss (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Unai López (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Denis Suárez (Alavés)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-

Selu Diallo (Alavés)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-

Hugo Novoa (Alavés)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-

Stats: La Liga matches only
Rayo have gone unbeaten at Estadio de Vallecas in the last nine games. Los Franjirrojos have racked up five victories, four draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Alavés have four defeats, three wins and three draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

The last Estadio de Vallecas meeting saw Rayo beat Alavés 1-0. Rayo have a 100% win record when it comes to the previous 4 H2H meetings at Estadio de Vallecas.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rayo Vallecano Home Stats		5-4-1	2.60	1.70	0.90	4	6	5	5
Alavés Away Stats		3-3-4	3.20	1.50	1.70	5	5	7	3

• 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

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