Matchday 4 of the 2025/26 Europa Conference League group stage between Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) and Rayo Vallecano (Spain) will take place on November 27 at the Tehelné Pole Stadium. Slovan Bratislava vs. Rayo Vallecano: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Slovan Bratislava
The first half of the Conference League group stage has been disjointed for the club. Slovan is one of three teams that have lost all three previous matches in the tournament. While they were initially considered underdogs against Strasbourg and AZ Alkmaar, they entered the third game against Finnish side KuPS as favorites but still lost 1-3, despite taking an early lead in the 3rd minute. Overall, Slovan has suffered six consecutive defeats in the Conference League. Notably, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet in nine matches in this European competition.
- The Slovaks have scored in 15 of their last 17 Conference League matches.
- The club has won with a handicap (+1.5) in 12 consecutive home games in this tournament.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Slovan's last 8 home matches in the Conference League.
Predicted lineup for Slovan Bratislava (3-4-3)
Dominik Takac – Guram Kashia, Kenan Bajric, Kevin Wimmer – Rahim Ibrahim, Nino Marcelli, Cesar Blackman, Danilo Ignatenko – Tigran Barseghyan, Andraz Sporar, Robert Mak.
Defender Sandro Krush serves a suspension. Midfielder Marko Tolic and forward Nikolai Kuharevich are unavailable due to injuries. Forward Andraz Sporar's participation is in doubt.
Rayo Vallecano
In their debut season in the Conference League, the team remains unbeaten. After defeating Lech in the previous round (3-2), Rayo Vallecano secured their fourth win in five recent matches in this European competition, including qualifiers. In the group stage, the Spaniards have collected 7 out of a possible 9 points, placing them 6th in the table. It's worth noting that the only points dropped were in an away match against Hacken (2-2). Additionally, Rayo Vallecano has scored in all five of their recent Conference League games, with a total of 7 goals in the main tournament, second only to AEK Athens (8).
- At least one team failed to score in 7 of the Spaniards' previous matches in La Liga.
- Rayo Vallecano has avoided defeat in 5 of their last 6 league matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
- No more than 2 goals have been scored in 9 of the club's last 12 games in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Rayo Vallecano (4-3-3)
Augusto Batalla – Florian Lejeune, Alfonso Espino, Pathé Ciss, Ivan Balliu – Gerard Gumbau, Oscar Trejo, Oscar Valentin – Alvaro Garcia, Fran Perez, Sergio Camello.
Defender Alfonso Espino and midfielder Pedro Diaz are unavailable due to injuries.
Referee
Lawrence Visser (Belgium)
Matches – 14 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 84;
Average yellow cards per match – 6;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 21%.
Match Prediction: Slovan Bratislava vs. Rayo Vallecano
This season's Conference League campaign has not gone well for Slovan. The team has yet to earn a point, placing them at the bottom of the table. Vladimir Weiss's side has suffered six consecutive defeats in this tournament. Besides poor results, it's notable that in 7 of Slovan's last 9 Conference League matches, at least 2 goals have been scored, and in 6 of those 9 games, we've seen at least 3 goals.
Rayo Vallecano is participating in the Conference League for the first time, and their debut season remains unbeaten. Moreover, 4 of their last 5 matches in this tournament, including qualifiers, have resulted in victories for Inigo Perez's side. Additionally, in the last 4 matches involving the Spaniards in the Conference League, more than 1 goal has been consistently scored.
Prediction: Rayo Vallecano to win and total over 1.5 goals
