The Matchday 7 clash in La Liga between Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla will take place on September 28 at Campo de Vallecas in Madrid. Rayo Vallecano vs. Sevilla: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rayo Vallecano
The Madrid side extended their winless streak in La Liga to five matches (2 draws, 3 losses), losing 2-3 in the derby against Atletico in the last round. As a result of this poor run, Rayo Vallecano has slipped to 14th place in the Spanish league table, with the gap to the relegation zone reduced to just two points. Notably, at home this season, the team has drawn twice, with a goal difference of 2:2 in these encounters. Additionally, Rayo Vallecano failed to beat Sevilla in last season's championship (0:1, 1:1).
- The team has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six La Liga matches.
- The Madrid side has not lost in their last six home games in this tournament (1 win, 5 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in five of Rayo Vallecano's last six home La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Rayo Vallecano (4-4-2)
Augusto Batalla – Ivan Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Joshua Vertraud, Pep Chavarría – Andrei Ratiu, Unai Lopez, Oscar Valentin, Fran Perez – Isi Palazon, Aleman.
Defenders Luis Felipe and Abdul Mumin will miss the game due to injuries.
Sevilla
After three unbeaten matches in La Liga (2 wins, 1 draw), Sevilla suffered a 1-2 defeat to Villarreal in their previous outing. However, their scoring streak in the league continues, reaching seven matches. The defeat in the last round extended Sevilla's winless run in La Liga to four games (1 draw, 3 losses), but their away form is notably better: they have won two of three away matches this season with one defeat. The team's goal difference in away games this season stands at 6:4. After six rounds, Sevilla sits in 12th place in the La Liga standings.
- At least three goals have been scored in six of Sevilla's last seven La Liga matches.
- The team has scored exactly two goals in their last five away La Liga matches.
- Sevilla's uncompromising away streak in the league stands at nine matches (3 wins, 6 losses).
Predicted lineup for Sevilla (3-4-3)
Odysseas Vlachodimos – Kike Salas, Andres Castrin, Cesar Azpilicueta – Gabriel Suazo, Djibril Sow, Nemanja Gudelj – Adnan Januzaj, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke.
Defender Tanguy Nianzou and midfielder Alphon Gonzalez are unavailable due to health issues.
Referee
Jesus Gil (Spain)
Matches – 22 (La Liga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 113;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.1;
Red cards shown – 8;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 32%.
Rayo Vallecano vs. Sevilla: Match Prediction
For the hosts, the victory achieved in the opening round of the championship over Girona (3:1) remains their only win in the new season. Even in this winning match, Rayo Vallecano failed to keep a clean sheet, conceding in all of their current league games. It is unlikely that the hosts will manage to keep their goal intact in the upcoming match. Moreover, the upcoming opponent is a challenging one for the Madrid side. The club has not beaten Sevilla in five head-to-head La Liga matches (3 draws, 2 losses) and has conceded in all these encounters.
In the current La Liga season, Sevilla looks more promising than the Madrid team. Before their defeat in the last league match against Villarreal, who are in the top three, Matias Almeyda's side went unbeaten in three La Liga games. Furthermore, Sevilla won their last two away games in La Liga. The team consistently scores even on the road, having found the net in 13 previous Spanish league matches, scoring exactly twice in the last five. I am confident that Sevilla will trouble the unreliable defense of a familiar opponent, who has also not won in their last five La Liga matches.
Therefore, my prediction: "Double Chance X2 and Sevilla to score – Yes"
