Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Tips & Odds – 10.03.2024
Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction 10.03.2024. In the 28th round of the Spanish La Liga, Alaves will host Rayo Vallecano at the Mendizorrotza stadium on Sunday at 2:00 PM.
In the previous round, the home team suffered a loss against Osasuna, while the visitors drew with Cadiz.
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Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano Odds
Alaves Team News
Alaves earned their promotion back to La Liga last season through the Segunda Division playoffs, so any finish above 18th place would be seen as a success for the club this season. Surpassing expectations, they’ve accumulated 29 points from 27 games, positioning them comfortably in 13th place with a 10-point buffer from the relegation zone.
Despite this, Luis Garcia’s team has struggled to secure victories in their last five league matches, including a recent 1-0 defeat against Osasuna. Their home form has been inconsistent this season, managing five wins, three draws, and five losses in 13 matches, resulting in 18 points. Now, they face Rayo, who have performed well away from home in La Liga this season. While Alaves previously defeated Rayo 1-0, they started this season with a 2-0 loss against the same opponent.
With several key players, such as Aleksandar Sedlar, Ruben Duarte, and Adrian Rodriguez, still uncertain due to injuries, Coach Garcia will need to carefully assess the lineup. Abdel Abqar also requires evaluation following an injury in the previous match, potentially giving Nahuel Tenaglia an opportunity in defense. It’s anticipated that Garcia will stick to the 4-3-3 formation, with Luis Rioja and Alex Sola on the flanks, while Samu Omorodion should maintain his role in the central attack.
Rayo Vallecano Team News
Rayo will come into this game after drawing 1-1 with Cadiz on Saturday, extending their streak without a win in the top flight of Spanish football to eight matches. Despite finishing 12th and 11th in their last two La Liga campaigns, recent struggles have seen them drop to 16th place in the standings, holding a seven-point buffer from the relegation zone. While Inigo Perez’s team isn’t facing immediate danger, continued poor results could raise concerns during a crucial phase of the competition.
As previously mentioned, Rayo has shown strength away from home this season, earning 16 points from 14 matches, but they’ve had difficulties on their home turf, securing only one win out of 13 games. Moreover, Rayo ranks as the second-lowest scoring team in La Liga this season with 23 goals, while Alaves has scored just 25 times, making it the fourth-worst attacking record.
Diego Mendez remains the sole injured player, sidelined due to a thigh problem, while Pep Chavarria returns after serving a suspension. It’s anticipated that coach Perez will resist the urge to make significant lineup changes following the Cadiz match, with Raul de Tomas likely maintaining his position upfront. However, there’s a possibility of Unai Lopez being brought in for an attacking role, and Jorge de Frutos is also pushing for inclusion in the starting lineup this weekend.
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Injuries and suspensions
Alaves: Aleksandar Sedlar, Ruben Duarte, Adrian Rodriguez
Rayo Vallecano: Diego Mendez
Expected Lineups
Alaves (4-3-3): Sivera; Gorosabel, Tenaglia, Marin, Lopez; Guevara, Benavidez, Guridi; Sola, Omorodion, Rioja
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Balliu, Aridane, Lejeune, Espino; Crespo, Valentin; Palazon, U Lopez, A Garcia; De Tomas
Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Alaves has played to a draw eight times in the league this season, while Rayo has shared points in 11 matches. Given the current uncertainty in favoring either side, we predict that the points will be split on Sunday, with a safer option being a draw either at half-time or full-time.
Kick-off Time: Sunday, 10.03.2024, 2:00 AM Local Time (GMT +1), 14:00 CET
Prediction: X or fhX
Odds (when tipped): 1.62
Sportsbook: Mozzart
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