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La Liga | Sat 23 May, 20:00

Alaves v Rayo Vallecano Stats

Data last updated: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 06:22 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Alaves face Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sat 23 May, 20:00. Rayo Vallecano enter this final fixture with an immense motivational advantage as European qualification remains within reach. They are currently unbeaten in eight consecutive matches across all competitions. They have maintained four clean sheets in their last six outings, prioritising defensive control.

BT4Y best bet

Rayo Vallecano Win

  • At 15/2, Rayo Vallecano Win implies roughly 12%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 41%.
  • The pressure valve has finally released after months of tension, ugly scraps, nervy afternoons and survival football that often looked one mistake away.
  • Alaves have the stronger recent points return, taking 10 points from the sample compared with 9 for Rayo Vallecano.
  • Rayo Vallecano have the cleaner defensive sample at 1 conceded per match, which helps the Rayo Vallecano Win angle more than a raw possession edge.
  • Alaves sit 14 in the table, while Rayo Vallecano sit 8, so the standings picture adds pressure context to the result-market read.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 41% for Rayo Vallecano Win sits against roughly 12% implied by the current price. Alaves have the stronger recent points return, taking 10 points from the sample compared with 9 for Rayo Vallecano. The pressure valve has finally released after months of tension, ugly scraps, nervy afternoons and survival football that often looked one mistake away.

Model chance vs price41% model chance against roughly 12% implied
Strong positive
Alaves have the stronger recent points return, taking 10 points.Visible data support
Positive
Rayo Vallecano have the cleaner defensive sample at 1 conceded.Visible data support
Positive
The pressure valve has finally released after months of.Article support
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Rayo Vallecano Win is the preferred angle because the pressure valve has finally released after months of tension, ugly scraps, nervy afternoons and survival football that often looked one mistake away from collapse. Alaves have the stronger recent points return, taking 10 points from the sample compared with 9 for Rayo Vallecano. Inigo Perez’s side are walking a tightrope, but they are doing it with .

Main risk

Inigo Perez’s side are walking a tightrope, but they are doing it with .

Key Data Signals

Rayo Vallecano Win evidence

The pressure valve has finally released after months of tension, ugly scraps, nervy afternoons and survival football that.

Alaves have the stronger recent points return, taking 10 points from the sample compared with 9 for Rayo Vallecano.

Rayo Vallecano have the cleaner defensive sample at 1 conceded per match, which helps the Rayo Vallecano Win angle more than a raw possession edge.

Alaves sit 14 in the table, while Rayo Vallecano sit 8, so the standings picture adds pressure context to the result-market read.

What To Watch In The Data

Rayo Vallecano Win notes

    Corners, cards and shots

    Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

    Alaves4.8
    Avg corners for
    Rayo Vallecano3.6
    Alaves10.2
    Avg total corners
    Rayo Vallecano9
    Alaves2.8
    Avg yellow cards
    Rayo Vallecano3
    Alaves10
    Avg shots
    Rayo Vallecano14.6
    Best odds for this sectionOver 4.5 CardsBetfred guide price · Model 68% vs implied 50% · edge +18 pts
    2
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    Over 3.5 CardsBetMGM guide price · model 75%
    1.62
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    Over 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 63%
    1.67
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    Over 10.5 CornersBetfred guide price
    2.1
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    Over 4.5 Cards needs a clear match pattern behind it. For corners, that means territory, wide deliveries and blocked shots; for cards, it means duels and transition fouls; for shots, it means repeat box entries rather than harmless possession.
    Goals, BTTS and over/under

    Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

    Alaves1.4
    Avg goals scored
    Rayo Vallecano1.8
    Alaves1.2
    Avg goals conceded
    Rayo Vallecano1
    Alaves60%
    BTTS rate
    Rayo Vallecano60%
    Alaves40%
    Over 2.5 goals
    Rayo Vallecano20%
    Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 73% vs implied 59% · edge +14.5 pts
    1.7
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    Under 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 66%
    1.91
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    Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 22%
    3.4
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    Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 55%
    1.3
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 37%
    1.91
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    BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 31%
    2.05
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    Player stats

    Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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    Market odds

    Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

    Market aligned with main pickRayo Vallecano to WinBetfred guide price · Model 41% vs implied 36% · edge +5.1 pts
    2.8
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    BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 73%
    1.7
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    Over 3.5 CardsBetMGM guide price · model 75%
    1.62
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    Rayo Vallecano Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 51%
    2
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 37%
    1.91
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    Rayo Vallecano to Win is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
    Recent form

    Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

    Alaves

    WWDLW
    Last 53W 1D 1L
    Last 5 record
    Last 104W 4D 2L
    17 May 2026A Oviedo1-0
    13 May 2026H Barcelona1-0
    09 May 2026A Elche1-1
    02 May 2026H Athletic Club2-4
    25 Apr 2026H Mallorca2-1

    Rayo Vallecano

    WDDWD
    Last 52W 3D 0L
    Last 5 record
    Last 104W 4D 2L
    17 May 2026H Villarreal2-0
    14 May 2026A Valencia1-1
    11 May 2026H Girona1-1
    03 May 2026A Getafe2-0
    26 Apr 2026H Real Sociedad3-3
    Market aligned with main pickRayo Vallecano to WinBetfred guide price · Model 41% vs implied 36% · edge +5.1 pts
    2.8
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    Away / DrawBet365 guide price · model 71%
    1.54
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    Rayo Vallecano Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 51%
    2
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    Head-to-head

    Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

    4Alaves wins
    0Draws
    6Rayo Vallecano wins
    14 Jan 2026Alaves v Rayo Vallecano2-0
    26 Oct 2025Rayo Vallecano v Alaves1-0
    29 Mar 2025Alaves v Rayo Vallecano0-2
    26 Oct 2024Rayo Vallecano v Alaves1-0
    10 Mar 2024Alaves v Rayo Vallecano1-0
    15 Sep 2023Rayo Vallecano v Alaves2-0
    Market aligned with main pickRayo Vallecano to WinBetfred guide price · Model 41% vs implied 36% · edge +5.1 pts
    2.8
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    BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 73%
    1.7
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 37%
    1.91
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    The head-to-head sample gives context for Rayo Vallecano to Win, but it should not overrule the current tactical picture. If previous meetings show goals or momentum swings, they support the market only when the present form and line-ups point to the same game state.
    Season team stats

    La Liga

    Alaves38
    Played
    Rayo Vallecano38
    Alaves1.2
    Avg goals for
    Rayo Vallecano1.1
    Alaves1.5
    Avg goals against
    Rayo Vallecano1.2
    Alaves5
    Clean sheets
    Rayo Vallecano12
    Market aligned with main pickRayo Vallecano to WinBetfred guide price · Model 41% vs implied 36% · edge +5.1 pts
    2.8
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    Rayo Vallecano Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 51%
    2
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    Season data supports Rayo Vallecano to Win when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
    League standings snapshot

    Current table context.

    PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
    8Rayo Vallecano5038121412-3
    14Alaves4338111017-12
    Alaves sit in position 14, while Rayo Vallecano sit in position 8, so table pressure belongs in the Rayo Vallecano Win assessment.
    Key match trends

    Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

    40%Alaves Over 2.5
    20%Rayo Vallecano Over 2.5
    1.9H2H avg goals
    The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Alaves sit at 40% and Rayo Vallecano sit at 20% with the H2H average at 1.9 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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    Betting context

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