Rayo Vallecano vs FC Barcelona
La Liga this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
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| 3 | 19 | 38 | 29 | |
| 12 | 18 | 22 | -1 |
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| Bet | FC Barcelona |
| Stake | 1 unit |
| Odds | 1.7 |
| Bookmaker | betsson |
Dani Olmo set to feature as Barcelona seeks third consecutive win.
As Rayo Vallecano hosts Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas this Tuesday, both teams enter the clash with their sights set on a vital La Liga victory—Rayo aiming to defy historical third-game jitters, and Barcelona hoping to continue their winning streak despite defensive concerns and key injuries.
Rayo Vallecano
The 2024/25 La Liga season saw its first goalless draw when Rayo Vallecano faced Getafe, a rather disappointing follow-up to Rayo's earlier 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad on matchday one. Despite remaining unbeaten in their first two games for the third consecutive season, Rayo's history suggests they might face challenges in their next match.
In the past two seasons, Rayo have suffered defeats in their third match, including a heavy 7-0 loss to Atlético Madrid last season. As they prepare to welcome Barcelona to Estadio de Vallecas, memories of a 7-0 defeat by Barcelona in April 2012 may linger.
However, there’s a silver lining for Iñigo Pérez’s side. Rayo have performed well in recent home encounters against Barcelona, winning two of their last three games at home [2W, 1D, 0L]. Their recent home form in La Liga is encouraging, as they have avoided defeat in six of their last eight home league games [3W, 3D, 2L].
This should instill some confidence as they prepare for Tuesday's midweek clash against Barcelona. Iñigo Pérez is expected to deploy a 4—2—3—1 formation, with Randy Nteka likely starting in attack. Diego Méndez remains the only confirmed absentee for Rayo Vallecano due to a ligament injury.
FC Barcelona
Barcelona, under new manager Hansi Flick, secured back-to-back victories after the weekend's 2-1 win over Athletic Club. Now on a six-game winning streak, this run has set the tone for Flick’s tenure, and the Catalans will be looking to pick up their third successive victory.
In their last five away games, Barcelona has formed a habit of finding the back of the net twice, with the last two matches ending in 2-1 victories. While hoping to return as happy travellers once again, they face concerns over defensive frailties, having conceded nine goals across their last five away league trips.
Olympic gold medallist Fermín López will be eager to score again, as he has a knack for netting goals on the road, with his last three league goals coming away from home. Hansi Flick is expected to deploy a 4—2—3—1 formation, with Robert Lewandowski leading the line.
Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araújo, and Frenkie De Jong are ruled out due to injuries, and Gavi is also on the treatment table. Meanwhile, new arrival Dani Olmo could be set for a debut following earlier troubles with an official registration with La Liga.
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