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 2025. 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	2	2	0	0	6	2	4	6:2	6
10	Rayo Vallecano	2	1	0	1	3	2	1	3:2	3

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup (4-4-2): Augusto Batalla (GK), Andrei Florin Rațiu, Florian Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, Pep Chavarría, Isi Palazón, Unai López Cabrera, Pathé Ciss, Álvaro García Rivera, Jorge de Frutos, Pedro Díaz Fanjul.

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan García (GK), Eric García, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, Álex Balde, Frenkie De Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Ferrán 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

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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

+370

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-182

Shots

Over 1.5

-100

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

+163

First

+450

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+138

Shots

Over 2.5

-120

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 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-115

Rayo Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Barcelona Corners

Over 5.5

-150

Under 5.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+260

X

+750

2

-244

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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 -263 favourites to win this La Liga clash which means a 72% 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 +180.

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 -159 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+575

X

+425

2

-263

Half-Time Result

1

+480

X

+180

2

-128

Double Chance

1X

+185

12

-667

X2

-1000

Draw No Bet

1

+380

2

-667

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-102

2 Hcp -1.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+180

Over 2.5

-238

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+116

Robert Lewandowski Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Favourite Robert Lewandowski is priced at +330 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of -102.

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

First

-102

Anytime

+330

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

First

+123

Anytime

+360

Raphinha (Barcelona)

First

+155

Anytime

+400

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

First

+163

Anytime

+450

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Fermín López (Barcelona)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Álvaro García (Rayo)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Gavi (Barcelona)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Pedri (Barcelona)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Óscar Trejo (Rayo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Eric García (Barcelona)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+138

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+110

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-125

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-133

Álvaro García (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-161

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-182

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-182

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-233

Gavi (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Óscar Trejo (Rayo)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-455

Pedri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-588

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-714

Eric García (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

-106

Under 3.5

-

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

-217

Under 3.5

-

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Álvaro García (Rayo)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Óscar Trejo (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Gavi (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Pedri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Eric García (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+135

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

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Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Lineups & Team News

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