Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025

La Liga Betting Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona

Rayo Vallecano host Barcelona in this Spanish La Liga encounter at Estadio de Vallecas, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Get With the Favourites on the Asian Handicap

We expect Barcelona to beat Rayo by two goals or more. This means we will back the visitors -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -122, with a one goal victory resulting in half the stake coming back.

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1-0 Triumph for Barca in Last H2H

Rayo Vallecano were defeated in their last La Liga game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Athletic Club at San Mamés. The Madrid club had most of the ball enjoying 59% possession and one shot on target.

Three days ago, Rayo triumphed 4-0 at home against Neman Grodno in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

Barcelona have won back-to-back La Liga games. The latest was away where Levante were beaten 3-2 at Estadi Ciutat de València. Los Culés recorded a mind-boggling 82% of possession and had ten shots on goal, with Pedri, Ferran Torres and Unai Elgezabal (own goal) on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been three straight wins for Barca when playing Rayo. Their last clash was at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, with Barca claiming a 1-0 home victory. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with five Barca wins, three Rayo victories and two draws.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Barcelona	9	7	1	1	24	10	14	24:10	22
10	Rayo Vallecano	9	3	2	4	11	10	1	11:10	11

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 13.3 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. Rayo have had 53.9% possession, 432.2 passes and 5.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 11.3 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Jorge de Frutos has found the net 3 times, with Alvaro Garcia, Isi Palazon and Florian Lejeune scoring 2 each. Jorge de Frutos, Florian Lejeune and Alfonso Espino have recorded the most assists with 1 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Augusto Batalla has kept 2 clean sheets.

Barca have 9 victories and 1 defeat, with an average of 2.5 goals from 21.3 attempts and 7.4 shots on goal. The Catalan club average 73.2% possession, 675.7 passes, 8.0 corners awarded and 2.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 6.9 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Raphinha is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Lamine Yamal on 4, with Ferran Torres and two others bagging 3. Lamine Yamal is top assists provider with 4, while Wojciech Szczesny and Joan Garcia have kept 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rayo Vallecano confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Augusto Batalla (GK), Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, Pep Chavarria, Pathe Ciss, Unai Lopez, Jorge de Frutos, Pedro Diaz, Alvaro Garcia, Isi Palazon.

Barcelona confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, Alejandro Balde, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Ferran Torres.

Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We anticipate that Barcelona will have the edge in this La Liga clash. Our Asian Handicap wager on the favourites at -1.25 looks like the preferable betting angle to have, with odds of -122 on offer.

Our team of experts monitor the current La Liga injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona league stats:

• The -1.25 line has been covered by Barca in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line has been covered by Barca in 3 of their last 5 games.

Barca -1.25 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 54.9% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Barcelona Asian Hcp -1.25 @ -122 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rayo 0 - 2 Barcelona

Let’s go for Barcelona to win 2-0, a bet which is available at +700. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jorge de Frutos Over 0.5 Shots On Target +115

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo) has racked up one or more shots on goal in seven consecutive La Liga matches. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Shots on Target line which is available at odds of +115.

Latest Jorge de Frutos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-167

Shots

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

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Ferran Torres to Score +163

Ferran Torres (Barcelona) has scored in his past two La Liga games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +163.

Latest Ferran Torres Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+155

First

+460

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+130

Shots

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Rayo Over 3.5 Corners -138

In their past seven home games, Rayo Vallecano have covered the 3.5 corners line. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Rayo Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -138 that they go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rayo

Total

10.60 5.70 4.90

Home

9.80 6.20 3.60

Away

10.20 4.90 5.30

Barcelona

Total

10.40 8.00 2.40

Home

11.00 8.60 2.40

Away

10.10 6.70 3.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-139

Rayo Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-102

Barcelona Corners

Over 6.5

+106

Under 6.5

-149

Most Corners

1

+265

X

+750

2

-263

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Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Barcelona Heavy Favourites to Win

Barcelona are the overwhelming -270 favourites to win this La Liga clash which means a 73% probability of claiming a victory according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +575 for Rayo Vallecano.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Barca available at -128 and Rayo at +480. The third option is the draw which is priced at +185.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -161 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+575

X

+440

2

-270

Half-Time Result

1

+480

X

+185

2

-128

Double Chance

1X

+188

12

-667

X2

-1000

Draw No Bet

1

+390

2

-667

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-100

2 Hcp -1.25

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+185

Over 2.5

-250

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+118

Robert Lewandowski Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Favourite Robert Lewandowski is priced at +320 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of -100.

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

First

-100

Anytime

+320

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

First

+104

Anytime

+340

Raphinha (Barcelona)

First

+105

Anytime

+330

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

First

+155

Anytime

+460

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

First

+215

Anytime

+575

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Fermín López (Barcelona)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Álvaro García (Rayo)

First

+380

Anytime

+1150

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

First

+420

Anytime

+1300

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Gavi (Barcelona)

First

+510

Anytime

+1400

Pedri (Barcelona)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Óscar Trejo (Rayo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Eric García (Barcelona)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+130

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

+107

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-103

Álvaro García (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-130

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-133

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-156

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-167

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-189

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-217

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Gavi (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-333

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Pedri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Óscar Trejo (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-455

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1000

Eric García (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1111

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

-

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-

Álvaro García (Rayo)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Gavi (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Pedri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Óscar Trejo (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Eric García (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-

Rayo Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games

Rayo have not tasted defeat at Estadio de Vallecas in five straight matches. Los Franjirrojos have racked up five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Barcelona have enjoyed nine straight wins on the road. Hans-Dieter Flick's team have nine victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

The previous Estadio de Vallecas encounter involved a 2-1 Barca win against Rayo. We’ve seen the previous 4 H2H meetings at Estadio de Vallecas involve two triumphs for Rayo, one draw and one win for Barca.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rayo Vallecano Home Stats		3-5-2	2.30	1.20	1.10	4	6	4	6
Barcelona Away Stats		9-1-0	3.20	2.50	0.70	6	4	5	5

• 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

Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Lineups & Team News

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