Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla Prediction and Analysis: A Disappointing Drop of Points
The match between Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla in La Liga will take place at 10:15 PM on March 1st. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest team news for Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla
Ahead of the match, Rayo Vallecano will be without Joni Montiel, Raul de Tomas, Unai Lopez, and Sergio Camello. The situation is further complicated by the absence of Isi Palazon due to injury, having been forced to leave the field early in their last match against Villarreal.
In addition, Jorge de Frutos will also be unavailable due to receiving a direct red card in the first half of that match.
Given the ongoing losses in terms of personnel, the manager may be forced to rely on Adri Embarba and Oscar Trejo, giving them a chance to start. Meanwhile, Randy Nteka is almost certain to continue in the role of center forward.
On the opposite side, Sevilla's coach also faces several injuries, leaving Adnan Januzaj, Akor Adams, and Tanguy Nianzou unavailable.
Albert Sambi Lokonga and Peque Fernandez are also racing against time to recover and play after missing the match against Mallorca. However, it is likely that the away team will decide to keep the same starting lineup that played in the previous match.
Dodi Lukebakio continues to be one of Sevilla's most important players this season. The Belgian forward has scored 10 goals in La Liga and is likely to continue playing on the right wing in the upcoming match.
Latest predicted lineups for Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla
Rayo Vallecano:
Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Mumin, Chavarria; Diaz, Ciss; Embarba, Trejo, A Garcia; Nteka
Sevilla:
Nyland; Carmona, Bade, Salas, Pedrosa; Sow, Saul; Lukebakio, Juanlu, Vargas; Romero
Latest football match prediction: Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla
Rayo Vallecano has never finished a season higher than eighth in La Liga. Therefore, this season is bringing great hope to the capital club. Currently, they are among the teams with a chance to participate in European competitions in the 2025-26 season.
Last season, "Los Franjirrojos" finished only 17th in the league table, but they have shown a completely different face this season. After 25 matches, Rayo has secured 9 wins, 8 draws, and suffered 8 defeats, accumulating 35 points and temporarily holding sixth place in the standings.
However, coach Inigo Perez's team is going through a difficult period, having suffered defeats in their last two La Liga matches (against Barcelona and Villarreal). Their upcoming schedule is also expected to be challenging, as they will face Real Madrid and Real Sociedad after their match against Sevilla.
The gap between Rayo (currently ranked 6th) and Girona (ranked 13th) is only 4 points, which shows how fiercely the race for European qualification is unfolding. Therefore, a victory against Sevilla on Saturday afternoon would be extremely significant for Rayo, helping them consolidate their position among the teams vying for a European spot next season.
Rayo have only beaten Sevilla once in La Liga since January 2012. Notably, in the first leg of this season's match, they suffered a 0-1 defeat at Sevilla's home ground, Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
Sevilla entered this match with a record of 8 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses after 25 rounds, accumulating a total of 32 points and currently sitting in 11th place in the standings, just 3 points behind Rayo.
"Los Nervionenses" finished last season in 14th place, their lowest ranking in La Liga since being relegated in the 1999-2000 season. Despite this, the team is showing significant signs of improvement for the 2024-25 season.
Under the guidance of coach Garcia Pimienta, Sevilla have suffered only one defeat in their last seven La Liga matches. They have also been unbeaten against any team other than Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and Barcelona since the beginning of November.
They displayed impressive form in their most recent away game, securing a resounding 4-0 victory against Real Valladolid. Prior to that, Sevilla had drawn 1-1 with Mallorca in the previous round. Overall, Los Nervionenses have drawn three of their last five league matches.
However, Celta are not performing well away from home in the 2024-25 season, having only won three out of 12 away matches in La Liga. Conversely, Rayo have a relatively stable home record, having dropped points in 7 out of 12 games. Therefore, this can be predicted to be a very balanced and unpredictable match.
Latest Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have come up with the following predictions for the Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla match:
- Sportsmole: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Sevilla
- WhoScore: Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Sevilla
- Our prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Sevilla
When and where can I watch Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla live?
To watch the Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla match live in La Liga, taking place at 10:15 PM on March 1st, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.