Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Alaves prepare to host Rayo Vallecano on May 23, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Alaves, currently 14th in the standings with 43 points from 37 games, trail the leaders by 51 points. They've earned 27 points from 18 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. The attack has been led by Toni Martinez, the leading goalscorer this season with 11 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Lucas Boye, Carlos Vicente, Nahuel Tenaglia, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Rayo Vallecano, sitting 8th with 47 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 18 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Jorge De Frutos Sebastian, who leads the scoring with 10 goals. Support has come from Alvaro Garcia, Isi Palazon, Sergio Camello, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Alaves and Rayo Vallecano have favored Rayo Vallecano, with Alaves claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). This fixture has generally favored Rayo Vallecano in recent years.

In their previous league match against Oviedo, Alaves recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Sivera, Parada, Koski, Tenaglia, Rebbach, Suarez, Blanco, Guridi, Perez, Martinez, Diabate. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Rayo Vallecano's last outing came against Villarreal, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Batalla, Chavarria, Lejeune, Ciss, Ratiu, Valentin, Lopez, Camello, Trejo, De Frutos Sebastian, Alemao. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Alaves are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Alaves and Rayo Vallecano are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Alaves's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Rayo Vallecano's games average 2.4 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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