Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Mar 2026

Europa Conference League Betting Preview: Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano

Turkish Super Lig team Samsunspor host Spanish La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano in the first leg of their Europa Conference League round of 16 tie at Samsun Yeni 19 Mayis Stadyumu, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 12 March.

Rayo could secure the spoils against Samsunspor and we’ll take this selection on the Full-Time Result market. There are attractive odds of +118 and we can’t resist the opportunity to back the visitors.

Samsunspor were defeated on the road in their last game. Fenerbahce won 3-2 at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in the Super Lig. The Samsun club recorded 45% possession and had seven shots on target, while Marius Mouandilmadji grabbed the goals.

Rayo Vallecano played out a 1-1 La Liga draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, with Sevilla the opponents. Inigo Perez's side had two shots on goal and recorded 58% possession, with Alfonso Espino on the scoresheet.

In their most recent Europa Conference League matches, Samsun beat KF Shkendija 4-0 at home, with Rayo landing a 3-0 home win over Drita.

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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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 9.7 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Samsun have had 56.6% possession and 5.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 7.6 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 2.9 corners.

Marius Mouandilmadji is the top scorer with 6 goals, Olivier Ntcham has 2, with Cherif Ndiaye and Jaures Assoumou on 1. Carlo Holse has the most assists with 3, while goalie Okan Kocuk has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Rayo have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 12.9 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Los Franjirrojos average 53.0% possession, 402.0 passes, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Jorge de Frutos got 6 goals, Isi Palazon notched 2, while Alfonso Espino and two other players scored 1. Alvaro Garcia has been chief assist maker on 3, with Augusto Batalla recording 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Samsunspor confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Okan Kocuk (GK), Yunus Emre Cift, Lubomir Satka, Rick van Drongelen, Logi Tomasson, Antoine Makoumbou, Josafat Mendes, Celil Yuksel, Olivier Ntcham, Carlo Holse, Marius Mouandilmadji.

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

Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Our prediction is that Rayo will have too much for the opposition and we’ll therefore take the +118 when it comes to this Europa Conference League clash. This wager sticks out when it comes to landing value.

The latest Europa Conference League injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

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

• Samsunspor have lost 8 of their last 20 games.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 45.9% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 50-55%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re expecting Rayo to triumph but also anticipate that they’ll achieve a shut-out, then it is logical to wager the bigger price on the Result + Both Teams to Score No market.

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Our Match Prediction

Rayo To Win @ +118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Samsunspor 1 - 2 Rayo

There’s the option to wager on Rayo to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +600 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jorge de Frutos to Score +215

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo) has registered six goals in his past ten games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +215 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Jorge de Frutos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+235

First

+500

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Corners Prediction

Samsunspor Over 4.5 Corners +104

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Samsunspor in their past six home games, while Rayo Vallecano have conceded 5.40 corners on average in their last 5 away matches. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure +104 that Samsun go over 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

Samsunspor

Total

8.40 5.50 2.90

Home

8.80 7.10 1.70

Away

8.10 4.20 3.90

Rayo

Total

9.90 5.20 4.70

Home

10.50 6.00 4.50

Away

10.20 4.90 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

-102

Samsunspor Corners

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+112

Rayo Corners

Over 4.5

-115

Under 4.5

-123

Most Corners

1

+125

X

+600

2

-119

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Samsunspor 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.

With a 47% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Rayo Vallecano are favourites to come out on top in this Europa Conference League clash and they’re available at +112 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the outsider, Samsunspor are available at +245.

There are different betting angles when backing Rayo including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -132 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Samsun.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS is always an intriguing wager to have and the Yes/No selections are regarded as being evenly-matched.

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Full-Time Result

1

+245

X

+220

2

+112

Half-Time Result

1

+285

X

+112

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-156

12

-333

X2

-385

Draw No Bet

1

+133

2

-208

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-114

2 Hcp -0.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-115

No

-123

There’s the chance to back Jorge de Frutos at +500 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)

First

+235

Anytime

+500

Cherif Ndiaye (Samsunspor)

First

+270

Anytime

+575

Álvaro García (Rayo)

First

+280

Anytime

+550

Marius Mouandilmadji (Samsunspor)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Sergio Camello (Rayo)

First

+320

Anytime

+600

Isi Palazón (Rayo)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Carlo Holse (Samsunspor)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Ilias Akhomach (Rayo)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Carlos Martín (Rayo)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Randy Nteka (Rayo)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Fran Pérez (Rayo)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Tanguy Coulibaly (Samsunspor)

First

+450

Anytime

+850

Celil Yüksel (Samsunspor)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Óscar Trejo (Rayo)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Emre Kilinç (Samsunspor)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Olivier Ntcham (Samsunspor)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Gerard Gumbau (Rayo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Florian Lejeune (Rayo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Pathé Ciss (Rayo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Nobel Mendy (Rayo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Yalçin Kayan (Samsunspor)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Jozhua Vertrouwd (Rayo)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Pep Chavarría (Rayo)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Logi Tomasson (Samsunspor)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Unai López (Rayo)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Andrei Ratiu (Rayo)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Joe Mendes (Samsunspor)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Luiz Felipe (Rayo)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Antoine Makoumbou (Samsunspor)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Toni Borevkovic (Samsunspor)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

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

Samsunspor Stats

Rayo Vallecano Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 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 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 2.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 1.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 56.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 58.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups & Team News

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