Rayo Vallecano vs Almería Prediction: Lineup, ODDs & H2H

The fight to avoid the drop in La Liga intensifies as Rayo Vallecano vs Almería at the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid on Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at 19:00 UTC. Here’s a breakdown of the clash:

Match Details: Rayo Vallecano vs Almería

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: Sunday, May 5th, 2024
• Time: 19:00 UTC (convert to your local time if needed)
• Venue: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain
• Teams:
  • Rayo Vallecano (Home) – Currently 15th in La Liga
  • UD Almería (Away) – Currently 20th in La Liga

Lineups (Probable):

• Rayo Vallecano:
  • Goalkeeper: Stole Dimitrievski
  • Defenders: Fran García, Alejandro Catena, Florian Lejeune, Iván Balliu
  • Midfielders: Óscar Valentín, Santi Comesaña, Isi Palazón
  • Attackers: Álvaro García, Sergi Guardiola, Randy Nteka
• UD Almería:
  • Goalkeeper: Fernando Martínez
  • Defenders: Alejandro Pozo, Rodrigo Ely, Chumi, Sergio Akieme
  • Midfielders: Lucas Robertone, Inigo Eguaras, Arnau Puigmal
  • Attackers: Largie Ramazani, Luis Suárez, Leo Baptistão

Odds (as of May 4, 2024):

• Rayo Vallecano Win: -175 (or 1.75 in decimal odds)
• Draw: +331 (or 3.31)
• UD Almería Win: +475 (or 4.75)
• Total Goals Over 2.5: +225 (or 2.25)
• Both Teams to Score (No): +190 (or 1.90)

Head-to-Head (H2H):

• Last season:
  • Rayo Vallecano won 2-0 at home.
  • Almería won 3-1 at home.
• Overall (last 10 meetings):
  • Rayo Vallecano wins: 5
  • Draws: 2
  • UD Almería wins: 3
  • Most common score: 1-0 (4 times)

Prediction:

Based on current form and historical data, Rayo Vallecano seems like the favorite at home. However, Almería’s desperation to avoid relegation could be a major factor.

Here are two possible scenarios:

• Rayo Vallecano win 1-0: This is the most likely outcome based on the odds and Rayo Vallecano’s home advantage.
• Draw 0-0: This is a possibility if both teams prioritize defense due to their positions in the standings.