Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on March 12, 2026
Europa Conference League
In the UEFA Conference League Round of 16, a match between Samsunspor and Rayo Vallecano will take place on March 12, 2026. Both sides are hoping to succeed here.
Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Turkish side had a sensational previous season, finishing third in the Super Lig. However, they have understandably slowed down this year and are unlikely to rise above seventh place. The Spaniards edged Osasuna out of eighth place in the spring due to tiebreakers. But with a congested schedule, financial, and infrastructure issues, they have once again slipped into a relegation battle.
Thomas Reis' team started in the Europa League but were immediately knocked out by Trabzonspor. Their performance in the current tournament has been much better. Although they started with three wins, they continued with a draw and a couple of losses. Nevertheless, against Shkëndija-79 in February, they had no problems: 1-0 and 4-0 wins.
The Madrid club beat Neman twice in qualifying. Things also went well in the main round: they won four times and collected thirteen points. Therefore, Iñigo Pérez’s men only start their playoff campaign on Thursday.
Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano: Key Stats and Trends
- Samsunspor have won two matches in a row
- The club scores an average of 1.88 goals and concedes 0.75 per match
- Rayo Vallecano have won three of their last four matches
- The team scores 2.25 goals per match while conceding 0.88
Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano: Probable Starting Lineups
Samsunspor (probable lineup): Koçuk - Thomasson, van Drongelen, Satka, Yavru - Assumu, Ntcham, Makumbu, Holse - Muandilmadji, Ndiaye
Rayo Vallecano (probable lineup): Batalla - Espino, Mendy, Lejeune, Ratiu - Gumbau, Siss, Alvaro Garcia, Palazon, Akhomach - De Frutos
Previous Meetings: Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano
This will be the first time these Spaniards visit the Turkish province.
Our Prediction for Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano
This tie is considered almost evenly matched, though the guests are slight favorites. We do not expect a dull game here and predict "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.90).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the UEFA Conference League standings
