Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Mar 2026

Europa Conference League Betting Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor

Spanish La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano host Turkish Super Lig club Samsunspor in the second leg of their Europa Conference League round of 16 tie at Estadio de Vallecas, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 19 March. Rayo won the first leg 3-1.

The Total Goals market provides readers with the chance to back our Under 2.5 Goals pick. Rayo and Samsunspor could be set to contest an unexciting encounter and a price of -141 looks the standout bet.

In the last Rayo Vallecano game, they played out a 1-1 La Liga draw at home to Levante at Estadio de Vallecas. The Madrid outfit had the majority of the ball boasting 58% possession and four shots on target, with Pathe Ciss getting the goal.

Samsunspor claimed a 2-1 Super Lig home win over Kayserispor at Samsun Yeni 19 Mayis Stadyumu in their previous game. The Red Lightning enjoyed 67% possession and managed eight shots on goal, while Antoine Makoumbou and Logi Tomasson were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The first leg saw Rayo land a 3-1 away victory over Samsun at Samsun Yeni 19 Mayis Stadyumu.

Europa Conference League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Rayo Vallecano	6	4	1	1	13	7	6	13:7	13
12	Samsunspor	6	3	1	2	10	6	4	10:6	10

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Rayo have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 12.4 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. Inigo Perez's team have averaged 51.2% possession, 390.3 passes and 5.0 corners per game, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.8 corners from 11.7 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Top scorer Jorge de Frutos has found the net 4 times, with Pathe Ciss, Alvaro Garcia and Alexandre Zurawski getting 2 each. Leading assistor is Isi Palazon with 3, while goalkeeper Augusto Batalla has 2 clean sheets.

Samsun have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.2 goals from 9.8 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 58.5% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 7.9 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Marius Mouandilmadji got 6 goals, Olivier Ntcham notched 2, while Antoine Makoumbou and two other players scored 1. Carlo Holse has been chief assist maker on 4, with Okan Kocuk recording 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Samsunspor confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Okan Kocuk (GK), Yunus Emre Cift, Lubomir Satka, Rick van Drongelen, Josafat Mendes, Antoine Makoumbou, Carlo Holse, Celil Yuksel, Logi Tomasson, Cherif Ndiaye, Marius Mouandilmadji.

Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

The two teams aren’t expected to deliver on the goals front and that means we will bet Under 2.5. This Europa Conference League pick could be a sensible play and that’s particularly the case on the basis that odds of -141 are available.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Europa Conference League stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor Europa Conference League & league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Rayo games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rayo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Samsunspor games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Samsunspor games on the road.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 58.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rayo 1 - 0 Samsunspor

Los Franjirrojos are available to back at +390 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jorge de Frutos to Score +185

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo) has registered three goals in his past five matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +185 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Jorge de Frutos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+420

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Corners Prediction

Rayo Under 6.5 Corners -133

Rayo Vallecano have failed to cover the 6.5 corners line in three consecutive matches, while Samsunspor have yielded an average of 3.40 corners in their previous 10 games. On this basis, we can take a price of -133 that this Rayo Team Corners bet falls short of the line.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rayo

Total

9.80 5.00 4.80

Home

10.30 6.00 4.30

Away

9.80 4.60 5.20

Samsunspor

Total

8.30 4.90 3.40

Home

9.10 6.90 2.20

Away

8.10 4.20 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-109

Under 9.5

-130

Rayo Corners

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-127

Samsunspor Corners

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-122

Most Corners

1

-213

X

+650

2

+210

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Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor 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 forecasted to have a 63% chance of triumphing in this Europa Conference League encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -172. Samsunspor are the underdogs at +510 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Rayo -1 on the Asian Handicap means getting -102 that they beat Samsun by two or more goals. It also means you will get your full stake refunded if they win by one.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+275

2

+510

Half-Time Result

1

+112

X

+120

2

+475

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-435

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-556

2

+310

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-102

2 Hcp +1

-139

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-149

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-147

The First Goalscorer favourite is Alemão at +390. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Alemão (Rayo)

First

+175

Anytime

+390

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

First

+190

Anytime

+420

Álvaro García (Rayo)

First

+225

Anytime

+480

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Ilias Akhomach (Rayo)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Carlos Martín (Rayo)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Cherif Ndiaye (Samsunspor)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Marius Mouandilmadji (Samsunspor)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Óscar Trejo (Rayo)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Pedro Diaz (Rayo)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Carlo Holse (Samsunspor)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Gerard Gumbau (Rayo)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Pathé Ciss (Rayo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Tanguy Coulibaly (Samsunspor)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Alfonso Espino (Rayo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Unai López (Rayo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Florian Lejeune (Rayo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Nobel Mendy (Rayo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Jozhua Vertrouwd (Rayo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Emre Kilinç (Samsunspor)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Celil Yüksel (Samsunspor)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Olivier Ntcham (Samsunspor)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Andrei Ratiu (Rayo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Pep Chavarría (Rayo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Óscar Valentín (Rayo)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Iván Balliu (Rayo)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Luiz Felipe (Rayo)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Latest Europa Conference League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Rayo Vallecano Stats

Samsunspor Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 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

Corners

• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 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

Possession

• An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 58.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor Lineups & Team News

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