Granada vs Rayo Vallecano prediction, match preview, betting tips and odds on January 6, 2026
Copa del Rey Spain
In the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on January 6, 2026, Granada will face Rayo Vallecano. The visitors from the capital will try to progress to the next stage.
Our Prediction for Granada vs Rayo Vallecano
The team from "Nuevo Los Cármenes" even made it to European competitions in the past and spent most of the previous years in La Liga. However, after being relegated in 2024, they only managed seventh place at the lower level, failing to even reach the playoffs. This season, they have only four wins—so the struggle for survival is in full swing! Their recent match against Almería also ended in defeat, 2-3.
In contrast, Madrid's side achieved their best ever result with an eighth-place finish in La Liga. This earned them a spot in the Conference League, where they advanced to the main round, collecting thirteen points—only two leaders earned more. But, as expected, there has been a decline in domestic competitions. In January, they drew 1-1 with Getafe.
In this season's Copa del Rey, the current hosts started by thrashing Roda 5-1 away. Then, they travelled to Tenerife, where they won thanks to the only goal by Alcaraz in the 61st minute. Their guests from the capital had a convincing 6-1 away win against Yuncos. After that, they faced a tough battle with Real Ávila, equalizing in the 94th minute and clinching a 2-1 win in the 120+ minute!
Granada vs Rayo Vallecano: Key Stats and Trends
- Granada are winless in four consecutive matches
- On average, Granada scores 1.11 goals and concedes 1.26 goals per match
- 58% of Granada's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per game is 2.37
- Rayo Vallecano have won three of their last seven matches
- On average, Rayo Vallecano scores 0.78 goals and concedes 1.17 goals per match
- 33% of Rayo Vallecano's matches see both teams scoring and the average total goals per game is 1.94.
Granada vs Rayo Vallecano: Probable Starting Lineups
Granada (probable lineup): Zidane - Ormigo, Castro, Oppong, Castro - Gagnidze, Alcaraz, Trigueros - Rodelas, Bouldini, Saenz
Rayo Vallecano (probable lineup): Batalla - Vertraud, Luis Felipe, Lejeune, Balliu - Gumbau, Unai Lopez, Diaz - Francisco Perez, Ratiu, Camello
Previous Matches: Granada vs Rayo Vallecano
In their last eleven head-to-head encounters, Granada has drawn twice and lost the remaining matches to the Madrid side.
Free Prediction for Granada vs Rayo Vallecano
Despite their struggles in other competitions, the Madrid side performs well in the cup. We back them to win (odds – 2.25).
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