Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano Predictions and Betting Tips

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The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Osasuna lock horns with Rayo Vallecano in a vital clash at the Estadio el Sadar on Saturday. Both teams can throw a punch on their day and will want to win this game.

Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano preview

Rayo Vallecano are currently ninth in the La Liga standings and have been inconsistent so far this season. The away side fell to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey this week and will have to work hard to get back into this game.

Osasuna, on the other hand, are currently 11th in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The hosts saw Athletic Bilbao to a decisive 3-2 win in their previous match and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano Head-to-head and key figures

  • Osasuna have a slight advantage over Rayo Vallecano, winning 10 of the last 24 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Rayo Vallecano’s nine wins.
  • Osasuna have won each of their last five games at home to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga – their longest run in the competition’s history.
  • Rayo Vallecano have won each of their last two games against Osasuna in La Liga and could secure three consecutive victories against them for the first time in the history of the top league.
  • Rayo Vallecano have won just one of their last 12 games away to Osasuna in La Liga, with their only win this term coming by a 1-0 margin in 2003.

Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction

Osasuna gave an excellent account of themselves against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey and will take plenty of heart from their performance. Ante Budimir has been prolific for the hosts so far and will look to add to his tally in this match.

Rayo Vallecano have blown hot and cold this season and have a poor historical record in this fixture. Osasuna have the home advantage on Saturday and should be able to win this game.

Forecast: Osasuna 2-1 Rayo Vallecano

Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Osasuna to win

Tip 2: Play with over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Osasuna score first – Yes