Overview
Rayo Vallecano have a record of 4 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses after 13 rounds of La Liga this season. They have earned 16 points and are in 13th place in the rankings.
Los Franjirrojos entered this match after a 1-2 defeat to Slovan Bratislava in the Conference League, in the context that they have drawn the last two rounds in La Liga against Real Madrid and Real Oviedo.
Last season, Inigo Perez's team finished in eighth place and won a ticket to the Conference League. However, it is difficult to repeat this achievement as the group in the mid-table this season has a fairly even level and is competitive fiercely.
At home, Rayo have won just one of their five games, drawing three and scoring just three goals. These figures show that they have not created the necessary explosions in Vallecas.
The history of the confrontation is not leaning towards Rayo as they have only won 10 out of 50 meetings with Valencia. In the corresponding match last season, the two teams held each other to a score of 1-1.
Valencia have actually won just one of their last nine meetings with Rayo Vallecano. That was a 1-0 victory in Madrid in December 2023.
Notably, five of the last eight encounters between the two teams in La Liga have ended in a draw. However, Valencia will enter this match with the goal of winning their second consecutive tournament, after defeating Levante 1-0 in the previous round.
Carlos Corberan's team currently has a record of 3 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses after 13 rounds, earning 13 points and ranking 16th on the rankings.
Los Che's away form continues to be a concern as they have not won any matches, with only 2 draws and 4 losses after six away matches. This is the second worst away record in La Liga to date.
Last season, Valencia finished in 12th place, and it is clear that this team still has many improvements if they want to return to the group in the middle of the rankings. However, instability in the first months of the 2025-2026 season is causing them many difficulties.
Personnel situation
Rayo will be without two players due to suspension in the upcoming match, as Pathe Ciss and Isi Palazon will both be unable to participate.
In addition, the home team also suffered significant losses in terms of personnel when Abdul Mumin, Diego Mendez, Pedro Diaz and Oscar Trejo were all injured, while Mercedes Nteka and Ivan Balliu had to wait for further assessments of their fitness.
In the context of a shortage of personnel, Jorge de Frutos and Alemao will take on the role in the final third of the field, while Alvaro Garcia will almost certainly take the starting position in the wing.
On the other side of the front line, Valencia also does not have the service of Mouctar Diakhaby due to a hamstring injury, while Largie Ramazani's ability to play is still unknown.
Hugo Duro - who has scored 5 goals in 14 matches this season - will continue to lead the away team. With him, Arnaut Danjuma and Diego Lopez are expected to take charge of the attack positions, forming a trio in the front line.
Valencia's midfield will be operated by Javi Guerra and Pepelu, while veteran captain Jose Gaya is likely to play his 388th match for Los Che.
Expected lineup:
Rayo Vallecano: Batalla, Ratiu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarria, Perez, Valentin, Lopez, Garcia, De Frutos, Alemao.
Valencia: Agirrezabala, correia, tarrega, Copete, Gaya, Guerra, Pepelu, Lopez, Almeida, Danjuma, Duro.
The match between Rayo Vallecano and Valencia takes place at 3:00 am on December 2 (Vietnam time).
