Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga |
| Date | Saturday, 23 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
Match Prediction: Deportivo Alavés 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 26 Oct 2025 |  Rayo Vallecano vs  Deportivo Alavés |
1 – 0 | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 29 Mar 2025 | Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano |
0 – 2 | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| La Liga | 26 Oct 2024 | Rayo Vallecano vs Deportivo Alavés |
1 – 0 | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 10 Mar 2024 | Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano |
1 – 0 | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| La Liga | 15 Sep 2023 | Rayo Vallecano vs Deportivo Alavés |
2 – 0 | Estadio de Vallecas |
Deportivo Alavés come into this on the back of three wins in their last five league matches, including clean-sheet victories over Real Oviedo and FC Barcelona, so they have shown they can keep games tight. Rayo Vallecano have also been steady, with two wins and three draws in their last five across all competitions, but their recent league run has featured a few level scores. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is form and the head-to-head trend, which has leaned towards low-scoring Rayo wins in recent meetings.
Alavés have home wins over Mallorca and FC Barcelona in this run, and that suggests they can make Mendizorroza a difficult place to visit. Rayo have been hard to beat, but the absence of Isi Palazón is a notable miss and could reduce their threat between the lines. A narrow home win fits the recent results, while the head-to-head record still suggests a competitive game rather than a one-sided one.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés arrive with three wins from their last five league matches, and all three victories were by a single goal. The standout results are the 1-0 away win at Real Oviedo and the 1-0 home win over FC Barcelona, which show they have been effective in tight games.
Their only defeat in that run was the 4-2 home loss to Athletic Club, while the draw at Elche was another close contest. Overall, the recent pattern points to low-margin matches, with Alavés doing enough in several of them to come out on top.
Deportivo Alavés Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 17 May 2026 |  Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alavés |
0 – 1 | W | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
| La Liga | 13 May 2026 | Deportivo Alavés vs  FC Barcelona |
1 – 0 | W | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| La Liga | 9 May 2026 |  Elche vs Deportivo Alavés |
1 – 1 | D | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| La Liga | 2 May 2026 | Deportivo Alavés vs  Athletic Club |
2 – 4 | L | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| La Liga | 25 Apr 2026 | Deportivo Alavés vs  Mallorca |
2 – 1 | W | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano have taken two wins and three draws from their last five matches across all competitions, so they have been difficult to beat. In league action, they have drawn with Valencia and Girona, and beaten Villarreal and Getafe without conceding in those wins.
The 3-3 draw with Real Sociedad shows they can be involved in open games as well, but the overall run is still fairly controlled. Their recent results suggest a side that stays competitive, though not always with the cutting edge to turn draws into wins.
Rayo Vallecano Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 17 May 2026 | Rayo Vallecano vs  Villarreal |
2 – 0 | W | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 14 May 2026 |  Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano |
1 – 1 | D | Estadio de Mestalla |
| La Liga | 11 May 2026 | Rayo Vallecano vs  Girona |
1 – 1 | D | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 3 May 2026 |  Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano |
0 – 2 | W | Coliseum Alfonso Pérez |
| La Liga | 26 Apr 2026 | Rayo Vallecano vs  Real Sociedad |
3 – 3 | D | Estadio de Vallecas |
Team News & Injury Report
Deportivo Alavés
- Facundo Garcés (Suspension Through Sports Court)
Rayo Vallecano
- Isi Palazón (Suspension Through Sports Court)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Deportivo Alavés (3-5-2)
Predicted lineup: Antonio Sivera (Goalkeeper), Nahuel Tenaglia (Defender), Victor Parada (Defender), Ville Koski (Defender), Abde Rebbach (Midfielder), Antonio Blanco (Midfielder), Denis Suárez (Midfielder), Jon Guridi (Midfielder), Ángel Pérez (Midfielder), Ibrahim Diabaté (Attacker), Toni Martínez (Attacker)
Deportivo Alavés’ predicted 3-5-2 gives them a solid base with three centre-backs and wing support from the wide midfield areas. That shape should help them stay compact while still getting Ibrahim Diabaté and Toni Martínez close enough to combine in the final third.
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Augusto Batalla (Goalkeeper), Andrei Rațiu (Defender), Florian Lejeune (Defender), Pathé Ciss (Defender), Pep Chavarría (Defender), Jorge de Frutos (Midfielder), Oscar Trejo (Midfielder), Sergio Camello (Midfielder), Unai López (Midfielder), Óscar Valentín (Midfielder), Alexandre Zurawski (Attacker)
Rayo Vallecano’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them balance, with a double pivot protecting the back four and allowing the attacking midfield line to support Alexandre Zurawski. The shape also gives Jorge de Frutos and the central creators room to link play and feed the striker in transition.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Deportivo Alavés | Rayo Vallecano | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Deportivo Alavés | Rayo Vallecano | Ibrahim Diabaté against Andrei Rațiu could be important if Alavés look to attack down that side and force Rayo’s full-back into repeated defensive work. |
| Deportivo Alavés | Rayo Vallecano | Abde Rebbach against Jorge de Frutos is a useful midfield-wide duel because both can influence how much territory each side wins. |
| Deportivo Alavés | Rayo Vallecano | Ibrahim Diabaté is key for Deportivo Alavés because he has started in their recent 3-5-2 and gives them a direct attacking reference point. |
| Deportivo Alavés | Rayo Vallecano | Alexandre Zurawski is key for Rayo Vallecano because he is the central attacking outlet in the predicted 4-2-3-1 and the main player to finish moves. |
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