Two midfield teams among themselves

This match is a midfield duel par excellence in the Spanish league. Both teams go into this duel as neighbours in the table and naturally want to win. The Rayo Vallecano vs. Osasuna prediction of the bookmakers is in favour of the hosts.

But be careful, Osasuna is a very unpleasant opponent, which can ensure that a team quickly cut its teeth. From a purely tabular point of view, there is no favourite, and the form of the last few weeks is almost identical. That’s why you can be prepared for a battle of attrition.

It remains to be seen who will come out on top in the end. What seems clear, however, is that there will be no spectacle. Therefore, our Rayo Vallecano vs. Osasuna tip is that less than 2.5 goals will be scored. But it could still be an interesting game.

Rayo Vallecano – Statistics & current form

Rayo Vallecano are playing a very decent season, especially when measured against the quality in the squad and the demands the team has on itself. The team is currently coached by Andoni Iraola, who is already trusted at Rayo to make a step forward and take over a bigger club. But all in good time.

On the last matchday, Iraola’s team lost 2-1 against Atletico Madrid. However, Rayo Vallecano gave the Colchoneros a good fight in many phases of the game. Atletico had to try hard, even when outnumbered, to come away victorious in the end. At the same time, this match was a continuation of Rayo’s current weak phase in terms of results.

The hosts have now failed to win eight games in a row. What is curious, however, is that there have been five draws in the meantime, i.e. only three games have been lost. That doesn’t make the record much better, but at least a little better. The home side will now definitely be looking for another win, not least to keep their place in the upper echelons of the table.

Rayo Vallecano with decent home record

The team is currently in ninth place and hosts Osasuna, who are last in the table. Only one point separates the two teams, which is why it can be called a “6-point game” in the battle for the ranks. So far, the hosts have also scored better at home than away and, above all, scored more goals (19 compared to 14).

The team has conceded nine defeats so far, but has also won “only” nine games. Ten draws mean that no team has shared the points more often than Rayo Vallecano. Many games are close, as the goal difference of 33:33 shows. This is likely to be the case again against Osasuna, where small details will also have a decisive influence on the outcome of the match.

No team has to take big risks, which also has an impact on the betting. Ahead of the Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna match, our prediction is that less than 2.5 goals will be scored.

Last matches played by Rayo Vallecano:

La Liga

• 10/04/2023 – Rayo Vallecano 1 – 2 Atletico Madrid
• 04/04/2023 – Valencia 1 – 1 Rayo Vallecano
• 18/03/2023 – Rayo Vallecano 2 – 2 Girona
• 12/03/2023 – Celta Vigo 3 – 0 Rayo Vallecano
• 06/03/2023 – Rayo Vallecano 0 – 0 Athletic Bilbao

Osasuna – Statistics & current form

Osasuna from Pamplona are also playing a very decent season in La Liga. The visitors are now looking to make it through at Rayo Vallecano and have set their sights high. Osasuna’s trademarks are their small but experienced squad and their very disciplined way of playing football. Coach Jagoba Arrasate’s team recently won 2-1 against Elche, which could almost be classified as a spectacle. That says a lot about the team.

So it is almost logical that Osasuna not only rarely score, but also do not have a classic goal scorer in their ranks. Avila is his team’s top scorer with seven goals. In addition, Arrasate’s team is relatively far down in the statistics when it comes to scoring chances and expected goals.

With a goal difference of -4, it is not every day that you meet a team in eighth place in La Liga. Osasuna thrives on efficiency, not needing many chances to score goals. In recent weeks, however, the results have not been right, apart from their entry into the Copa del Rey final. Only one win in the last six games for Osasuna.

Osasuna drop significantly away from home

24 goals have only been scored by Osasuna in 28 games this season. However, they have also only conceded one goal per game on average. It is noticeable that this team falls away somewhat away from home. There have only been three wins away from home this season, compared to ten at home. In addition, Osasuna have scored only four goals in their last five away games.

With both currently struggling to get the results they need, both will be keen to avoid mistakes. For this reason, our value tip before the Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna match is that both teams will not score.

Last games of Osasuna :

La Liga

• 08/04/2023 – Osasuna Pamplona 2 – 1 Elche

Copa del Rey

• 05/04/2023 – Athletic Bilbao 1 – 1 Osasuna Pamplona

La Liga

• 01/04/2023 – Mallorca 0 – 0 Osasuna Pamplona
• 19/03/2023 – Osasuna Pamplona 0 – 3 FC Villarreal
• 12/03/2023 – Valencia 1 – 0 Osasuna Pamplona

Rayo Vallecano – Osasuna Direct comparison / H2H balance

Both teams have met in 43 competitive matches so far. The direct comparison at this point is quite close, as 17 games went to Rayo Vallecano, 15 times Osasuna got the upper hand. Rayo are also ahead in goals scored with 60:46

Rayo Vallecano – Osasuna Tip

Rayo Vallecano and Osasuna have a lot in common. Both are playing a very solid season, both are playing a football that is looking for order and structure and both want to win this direct neighbourly duel. On top of that, both are not in absolutely outstanding form.

Because of the omens, our tip before the match Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna is that less than 2.5 goals will be scored. A spectacle is not expected, too compact and little risk-taking signs of the opponents.