Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on May 14, 2026
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In the 36th round of the Spanish La Liga on May 14, 2026, Valencia will face Rayo Vallecano. The visitors certainly won’t give up easily.
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Mestalla had a tough start last season, but after Corberán took over as head coach, they managed to finish in twelfth place with 46 points. This season, they went through the championship more calmly, although there were still some relegation threats. Nevertheless, there was enough success in the spring – after a setback against Atletico, they beat Athletic.
The team from the capital managed to snatch eighth place from Osasuna a year ago. This allowed them to debut in the Conference League. There, starting from the summer qualifiers, the Spaniards reached the semifinals, where they also won twice against Strasbourg, albeit both 1-0. Meanwhile, in La Liga, they didn’t drop off critically, holding on among the mid-table teams. Now, they are not losing at all, and against Girona, they let victory slip away in the very end.
Corberán’s side averages 1.09 goals scored per game and concedes 1.43. The Madrid team manages to score 1.03 goals on average while conceding 1.20.
Previous Matches: Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano
In the last ten meetings, the capital club has won three times, with only one defeat, and many draws; in 2025, both games ended 1-1.
This match is unlikely to be spectacular. Here, we suggest betting on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.75).
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano: Key Statistics and Trends
- Valencia has lost only three times in their last seven matches
- 51% of Valencia’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total number of goals per match is 2.51
- Rayo Vallecano is unbeaten in six consecutive matches
- 43% of Rayo Vallecano’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total number of goals per match is 2.23
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano: Probable Lineups
Valencia plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Dimitrievski - Gaya, Pepelu, Tarrega, Saravia - Ramazani, Rodriguez, Javi Guerra, Rioja - Sadiq, Beltran. The squad issues remain the same – Correia, Copete, Foulquier, Diakhaby, and now Beltran is also doubtful.
Rayo Vallecano plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Cardenas - Chavarría, Mendy, Lejeune, Ratiu - Ciss, Unai Lopez - Carlos Martin, Isi Palazon, Ahoamash - Camello. Ramos and Mendes have not yet recovered.
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