Ace Football previews the La Liga game between Deportivo Alaves and Rayo Vallecano who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Rayo Vallecano come to Estadio Mendizorroza for the La Liga match on Sunday, Deportivo Alaves will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Deportivo Alaves approach round 28 as number 13 in the La Liga table with 29 points on their account so far. With 27 rounds behind them, Rayo Vallecano have amassed 26 points, placing them as number 16 in the standings.
Team form: Deportivo Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano
Deportivo Alaves Form
In the previous three games, Deportivo Alaves drew 0-0 with Real Betis, lost 1-1 against Mallorca and 1-0 against Osasuna. Deportivo Alaves just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six La Liga matches at the Estadio Mendizorroza. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored four and conceded seven goals.
Rayo Vallecano Form
Rayo Vallecano have been a tad mediocre in their last three matches where a win has failed to come their way. Against Real Madrid, they gained a point in a 1-1 draw, before coming up short against Girona, who ran out 3-0 winners. Lately, they managed to steal a point in a 1-1 with Cadiz. Rayo Vallecano managed to win just once in their past six away games in the La Liga. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring eight time and letting in four.
Betting facts for Deportivo Alaves and Rayo Vallecano
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Deportivo Alaves and Rayo Vallecano. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 11 of the last 13 Deportivo Alaves home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Deportivo Alaves matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Deportivo Alaves home matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Deportivo Alaves home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Deportivo Alaves matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 11 Rayo Vallecano matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Rayo Vallecano have not won 19 of the last 21 matches in the La Liga
- In 16 of the last 18 Rayo Vallecano matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Rayo Vallecano away matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Rayo Vallecano have not won the last 8 matches in a row
Players on top: Deportivo Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano
Popular betting markets: Deportivo Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano
Full-time result
Deportivo Alaves claimed four wins, drew three and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Rayo Vallecano won three, drew one and lost six of their last 10 games away. Rayo Vallecano conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches.
Both teams to score
Deportivo Alaves scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Curiously, Rayo Vallecano only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Deportivo Alaves managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Deportivo Alaves saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Rayo Vallecano’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches. Rayo Vallecano conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.
Suggested bet: Deportivo Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano
To sum up, the upcoming match between Deportivo Alaves and Rayo Vallecano seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this La Liga game.
Deportivo Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano: Who wins the game?
Be sure not to miss out on the latest news about Rayo Vallecano
Download our brand new App and follow your favorite players, clubs, and much more
