Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Rayo Vallecano take on Alaves in the La Liga on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at Estadio de Vallecas. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Going into the game, Rayo Vallecano sit 13th in the La Liga on 4 points from 4 games, while Alaves are 2nd on 10 points.

Final result: Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Alaves. the match ended level.

Rayo Vallecano come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 4 games (LDLW), scoring in every game.

Alaves come into this fixture having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 0 of their last 4 games (WDWW), scoring in every game.

In their last 13 meetings, Rayo Vallecano have won 7, drawn 1 and lost 4 against Alaves. These fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 23% of them.

Defensively, Rayo Vallecano kept 6 clean sheets and Alaves kept 3 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.

Our prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves is Will Away Team win the game and keep a clean sheet at regular time with a 75% confidence rating at odds of 1.2. This tip is informed by the head-to-head trends above (1.8 goals per game, 23% both-teams-to-score), recent form (Rayo Vallecano LDLW, Alaves WDWW), the 11-place gap between the sides in the table.