Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Prediction & Picks - LaLiga
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by Erik Gibbs | in LaLiga Picks
Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid face off in LaLiga on Sunday. Rayo Vallecano enter this match mid-table after an up-and-down start to the season. In recent weeks, they strung together three straight league victories in October, including an impressive 3–0 away win at Levante, before suffering a heavy 4–0 defeat to Villarreal in their last league outing.
Consistency has been an issue for Rayo – earlier in the season they managed a 1–1 draw against Barcelona and a win at Girona, but also endured losses to Osasuna, Atlético Madrid, and Sevilla. Currently sitting around 10th place, Rayo's form has stabilized somewhat with a resilient defense yielding a pair of clean-sheet wins against Alavés and Levante. However, that momentum was halted by the defeat at Villarreal, indicating Rayo still struggle against top-tier opponents.
Real Madrid, by contrast, have been in superb domestic form and top the LaLiga standings. Los Blancos have won ten of their first eleven league matches, their sole blemish a derby loss to Atlético Madrid. They come off a dominant 4–0 victory over Valencia, and prior to that secured a crucial 2–1 El Clásico win against Barcelona.
Real have been scoring freely and grinding out results – they've recorded multiple clean sheets and shown the ability to edge tight games (such as a 1–0 away win at Getafe) as well as blowouts (like 5–2 at Levante). One concern is that just days ago Real Madrid fell 1–0 at Liverpool in Champions League play, which could test their depth and focus. Nonetheless, in LaLiga they remain a winning machine, with the best goal differential in the league and confidence from a string of big victories.
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Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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86 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | +42 |
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8
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50 | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | -3 |
Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 6, 2025 - Conference League
Nov 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 29, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Oct 26, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 23, 2025 - Conference League
Oct 19, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 6, 2025 - Conference League
Oct 26, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 2, 2025 - Conference League
Sep 28, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 21, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 31, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 29, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Oct 23, 2025 - Conference League
Oct 19, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 5, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 24, 2025 - LaLiga
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 4, 2025 - Champions League
Nov 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 26, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 22, 2025 - Champions League
Oct 19, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 4, 2025 - LaLiga
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 26, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 22, 2025 - Champions League
Oct 4, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 20, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 16, 2025 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 4, 2025 - Champions League
Oct 19, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 30, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 27, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 23, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 13, 2025 - LaLiga
Rayo Vallecano against Real Madrid : Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
50 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Mar 9, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 14, 2024 - LaLiga
Feb 18, 2024 - LaLiga
Nov 5, 2023 - LaLiga
May 24, 2023 - LaLiga
Nov 7, 2022 - LaLiga
Rayo Vallecano against Real Madrid Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
A. Molina
D. Cardenas
DefenderJ. Vertrouwd
I. Balliu
A. Espino
F. Perez
O. Valentin
S. Gomez
G. Gumbau
S. Camello
Alemao
O. Trejo
A. Lunin
S. Mestre
DefenderF. Garcia
E. Militao
T. Alexander-Arnold
D. Alaba
F. Mendy
MidfielderD. Ceballos
Rodrygo
G. Garcia
Endrick
Missing players
A. Mumin
L. Felipe
D. Carvajal
A. Rudiger
MidfielderA. Tchouameni
ForwardF. Mastantuono
Most goals and assists
Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid
J. De Frutos
(10 Goals)
K. Mbappe
(25 Goals)
A. Garcia
(5 Assists)
A. Guler
(9 Assists)
Rayo Vallecano - Real Madrid Key Points
- Real Madrid are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games
- Rayo Vallecano are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in Real Madrid's last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in Rayo Vallecano's last 5 games
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Our Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Prediction
In attack, Rayo Vallecano rely on winger Jorge de Frutos and forward Álvaro García to spark their offense. Álvaro García has added three goals this season and provides width and work rate on the flank. Both will need to be at their best to trouble Real's defense. Rayo's recent clean sheets were anchored by a solid back line, but they'll be counting on their attackers to seize any chances on the counter.
Real Madrid's star power has been on full display. Kylian Mbappé is in sensational form, already netting 13 league goals. He scored a quick-fire brace in the win over Levante and has been virtually unstoppable with his speed and clinical finishing. Alongside him, Vinícius Júnior has hit his stride after a slower start under new coach Xabi Alonso – the
Real Madrid's quality and depth give them a clear edge in this matchup. Rayo Vallecano's home support and recent fighting spirit might keep the game competitive early on, but over 90 minutes the league leaders' firepower should prove decisive. Barring a defensive masterclass from Rayo, the talent gap is likely to tell. Our prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid: Over 3.5 goals.
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