Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano prediction 15.12.2023
Osasuna
1 : 0
Rayo Vallecano
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Contents
- Competition: La Liga
- Date: Friday, 15th December 2023
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Estadio El Sadar (Pamplona)
Osasuna entered the current season on the back of their best in over a decade, having finished seventh in La Liga, secured a spot in the Europa Conference League Qualifiers, and even made it to the Copa del Rey finals, where they were narrowly defeated 2:1 by Real. Despite high expectations from football pundits for them to build on this success, the current season has been underwhelming. The Pamplona-based team currently sits at 14th in the league, much closer to the relegation zone than the European spots. Their next three games are against Rayo Vallecano, Almeria, and Mallorca, and these matches are viewed as crucial for them to amass some points and avoid falling dangerously close to the relegation zone.
Rayo Vallecano’s return to La Liga in the 2021/22 season saw them finish 12th in both seasons &— a considerable achievement. The credit for their success was largely attributed to coach Andoni Iraola. When he moved to Bournemouth during the summer, there were concerns about the future of Los Franjirrojos. Despite this, they’re having another impressive season, currently sitting 10th with 20 points &— four points ahead of their next opponent. If they can address some offensive issues, a comfortable mid-table finish seems very likely.
Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano pick: Rayo Vallecano to win or draw
Osasuna has had a challenging season, managing to secure victory in only four out of 16 La Liga games, a mere 25% win rate. Surprisingly, their performance is even poorer at home, with only one victory against Granada in eight matches and a total of seven goals scored. Currently, they rank as the third-worst home team in the league, outperforming only Celta Vigo and Almeria. Moreover, Osasuna is experiencing a significant slump, failing to win any of their last six games.
Rayo Vallecano’s performance in La Liga has been less than optimal, managing to secure only three points in their last five games. This is largely attributed to a challenging schedule. Despite their poor form, they are typically performing well, with losses only against the league’s top teams. To date, they have suffered just four defeats in 16 rounds, invariably against teams superior to Osasuna.
Given both teams’ performance this season, we firmly believe that Rayo Vallecano can secure a minimum of one point at Estadio El Sadar in Pamplona.
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Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano Head to Head (H2H) stats
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14 apr 23
Rayo Vallecano
2 : 1
Osasuna
La Liga
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04 sep 22
Osasuna
2 : 1
Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
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12 feb 22
Rayo Vallecano
0 : 3
Osasuna
La Liga
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02 oct 21
Osasuna
1 : 0
Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
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02 feb 18
Osasuna
1 : 1
Rayo Vallecano
La Liga 2
Osasuna team news
Alejandro Catena, a starting central defender, should return to the starting lineup after serving his one-game suspension in the previous game against Cadiz.
Spanish media reports indicate that Johan Mojica, the left full-back, sustained a severe knee injury in a match against Real Sociedad. It is anticipated that he will be out of action for a minimum of three months. In his absence, Juan Cruz is essentially the sole option for the left side.
Ruben Pena, a versatile winger, will be absent for his third game in a row due to a muscle injury. Similarly, Kike Baraja is doubtful for the game because of a similar injury.
Last matches of Osasuna
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10 dec 23
Cadiz
1 : 1
Osasuna
La Liga
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02 dec 23
Osasuna
1 : 1
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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26 nov 23
Villarreal
3 : 1
Osasuna
La Liga
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11 nov 23
Osasuna
1 : 1
Las Palmas
La Liga
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04 nov 23
Osasuna
2 : 4
Girona
La Liga
Osasuna lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Sergio Herrera
Defenders
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12
Jesus Areso
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24
Alejandro Catena
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5
David Garcia
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3
Juan Cruz
Midfielders
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16
Moi Gomez
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6
Lucas Torro
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10
Aimar Oroz
Forwards
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9
Cimy Avila
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17
Ante Budimir
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14
Ruben Garcia
Rayo Vallecano team news
Alfonso Espino, a starting left full-back, completed his one-game suspension in the previous match against Celta and is expected to return to the starting lineup. With his return, Rayo Vallecano will have no injured or suspended players for the forthcoming game.
Following a 0:0 stalemate against Celta, Coach Francisco Rodríguez addressed the press, asserting that his team merited more from the match, given their 18 attempts to score. He further spoke about the team’s current goal drought this season, acknowledging some frustration but expressed confidence in his players’ capacity to alter the situation.
Last matches of Rayo Vallecano
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11 dec 23
Rayo Vallecano
0 : 0
Celta Vigo
La Liga
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06 dec 23
Yeclano
0 : 2
Rayo Vallecano
Copa Del Rey
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02 dec 23
Athletic Bilbao
4 : 0
Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
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25 nov 23
Rayo Vallecano
1 : 1
FC Barcelona
La Liga
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11 nov 23
Rayo Vallecano
1 : 2
Girona
La Liga
Rayo Vallecano lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Stole Dimitrievski
Defenders
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20
Ivan Balliu
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16
Abdul Mumin
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24
Florian Lejeune
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12
Alfonso Espino
Midfielders
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17
Unai Lopez
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8
Oscar Trejo
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23
Oscar Valentin
Forwards
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7
Isi Palazon
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22
Raul de Tomas
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18
Alvaro Garcia
4 Reasons why Rayo Vallecano should win or draw
- In eight home La Liga games, Osasuna only managed to win once.
- Osasuna has not been victorious in the past six games.
- In the last 14 games across all competitions, Rayo Vallecano suffered two losses.
- In eight La Liga away games, Rayo Vallecano only suffered two losses.
Main prediction Osasuna &— Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano win or draw (X2)
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Osasuna & Rayo Vallecano current standing in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L | G &— A | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 39 &— 11 | +28 | 45 |
| 2 | Girona | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 42 &— 21 | +21 | 45 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 36 &— 19 | +17 | 38 |
| 4 | FC Barcelona | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 34 &— 21 | +13 | 38 |
| 5 | Athletic Club | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 34 &— 19 | +15 | 35 |
| 6 | Real Sociedad | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 29 &— 18 | +11 | 31 |
| 7 | Real Betis | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 20 &— 18 | +2 | 28 |
| 8 | Getafe | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 24 &— 23 | +1 | 26 |
| 9 | Las Palmas | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 15 &— 15 | 0 | 25 |
| 10 | Valencia | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 19 &— 22 | -3 | 23 |
| 11 | Rayo Vallecano | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 &— 24 | -8 | 20 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 21 &— 29 | -8 | 19 |
| 13 | Villarreal | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 26 &— 35 | -9 | 19 |
| 14 | Mallorca | 18 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 17 &— 22 | -5 | 18 |
| 15 | Sevilla | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 23 &— 25 | -2 | 16 |
| 16 | Deportivo Alavés | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 14 &— 24 | -10 | 16 |
| 17 | Cádiz | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 14 &— 24 | -10 | 15 |
| 18 | Celta de Vigo | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 18 &— 28 | -10 | 13 |
| 19 | Granada | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 20 &— 40 | -20 | 8 |
| 20 | Almería | 18 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 19 &— 42 | -23 | 5 |