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Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna: Prediction and Betting Odds 3.10
Rayo Vallecano will play the next round on September 16 at their home Vallecas. Do the "giants" have a chance in the confrontation with Osasuna? Our experts have assessed the teams' chances and prepared the most optimal bets on the game. In addition, star expert Igor Semshov shared his opinion on the upcoming duel
Command Analysis
Rayo Vallecano
SpainCurrent form
Having narrowly avoided relegation last season, Rayo Vallecano have not started the campaign as they had hoped. https://www.rayovallecano.es/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Frangirojos went into the international break on the back of two 2-1 defeats to Barcelona and Espanyol – despite scoring first in each game – to maintain their two-game unbeaten start, leaving them with four points from two away games.
Head coach Inigo Perez hopes two weeks on the training pitch will help his side get back on track, while the signing of Colombian star James Rodriguez, who could make his debut today, offers hope for success. The Giants' fans need inspiration as their side have won just three of their last 18 home league games, with four defeats in their last six meetings with Osasuna suggesting that could be a problem.
Disqualifications and injuries
Espinho, Hernandez and Mendes are out with injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Rayo Vallecano have lost three of their last four home matches
Today, this could be the main reason for the defeat, because the mood of the fans can be transmitted to the players, who will go out on the field not in the best moral and physical condition. Nevertheless, the last two face-to-face matches were won by the representatives of Madrid.
- Rayo Vallecano are one of six La Liga teams that have not lost a match at half-time this season.
All this only suggests that the team's defensive potential is quite high, while the players' endurance is not at the highest level.
- Rayo Vallecano defender Florian Lejeune has faced Osasuna more times than any other team in his career, but has won just three of his 14 encounters
In this fight, it is individual skill that will be decisive and may ultimately be the deciding factor.
Probable line-up : Cardenas - Lejeune, Ratiu, Mumin, Chevaria - Ciss, Lopez, Embarba, Trejo - Nteko.
Osasuna
SpainCurrent form
Osasuna have never been comfortable on the road for this fixture, losing three of their last four league trips to Vallecas. Los Rojillos have enjoyed a more positive start to the season under new manager Vicente Moreno and managed a 3-2 win over Celta Vigo before the international break to move three points clear of their hosts.
It is worth noting that three of those matches were played on home soil, with the only defeat being away – a 4-0 thrashing at Girona. It is part of a worrying away run that has seen Osasuna lose three of their last five away games in La Liga, conceding 12 goals in the process.
Disqualifications and injuries
Baria (knee injury), Munoz (foot injury), Budimir (muscle injury) and Benito (muscle injury) will not be able to play today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Ruben Garcia will try to extend the hosts' sad record against his team
Twelve of the striker's last 16 La Liga goals have been the first or last of a match, with two of those strikes in that sequence coming against Rayo Vallecano.
- Osasuna have lost three of their last five away games in La Liga
During this time, the guests have only one win and a draw, which cannot but alarm the fans. By the way, it is absolutely unclear why this is happening, but the terrible game of Rayo Vallecano at this stadium has a chance to change the statistics to positive.
Estimated line-up : Herrera - Cateno, Areso, Catena, Cruz - Garcia, Moncayola, Torro, Gomez - Pena.
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In the last three head-to-head matches, goals were scored in both halves
1.93Bet Exact score 1:1
The hosts have finished two of their last ten head-to-head matches with this score
8.55Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5
This betting option took place in 2 of the last 4 away matches
1.74Bet Number 1 in the score
This bet took place in the last four matches of the guests
1.69Tip and bets
The final match of the round is unlikely to please with a fairy tale of attacks and scoring chances - both teams create tension at the opponent's goal with difficulty and today they will try to play as attentively as possible in defense. Nevertheless, defense is not the strongest side of the opponents, which will ultimately give a chance to the attackers. In addition, in three of the last four face-to-face matches, the opponents managed to exchange goals, which we do not exclude today.
Our prediction is both will score and we are betting on it with odds of 2.15
Bet on the outcome
It is hard to name a favorite today – the hosts will be waiting for the support of the stands, while the results of home matches leave them no chance. Osasuna can play a great match in a hurry, but the loss of Budimir, whose appearance is still in question, can change the balance of power on the field. We believe that today everything can end in a draw, which would suit everyone.
The betting tip is a draw and we bet on it with odds of 3.10
Bet on a penalty
Most likely, the main events will take place away from the goal, which will ultimately bring maximum tension to the center. In addition, the class of the defensive players will allow them to play in their penalty area without fatal errors.
Betting Tip - penalty (no). This option can be found for 1.22
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