Rayo Vallecano vs R. Oviedo: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Rayo Vallecano prepare to host Oviedo on March 4, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 under referee Hernandez Hernandez, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Rayo Vallecano, currently 15th in the standings with 26 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 15 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals. The attack has been led by Jorge De Frutos Sebastian, the leading goalscorer this season with 7 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Alvaro Garcia, Isi Palazon, Nobel Mendy, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Oviedo, sitting 20th with 17 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Federico Vinas, who leads the scoring with 3 goals. Support has come from Salomon Rondon, Ilyas Chaira, Alberto Reina, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Rayo Vallecano and Oviedo have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Betis, Rayo Vallecano recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Batalla, Espino, Mendy, Lejeune, Ratiu, Gumbau, Valentin, Perez, Palazon, Akhomach, De Frutos Sebastian. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Oviedo's last outing came against Real Sociedad, where they secured a 3-3 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Escandell, Lopez, Carmo, Bailly, Vidal, Fonseca, Sibo, Chaira, Reina, Hassan, Vinas. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Rayo Vallecano are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rayo Vallecano and Oviedo 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 a moderate number of goals: Rayo Vallecano's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Oviedo's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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