Round 38 - La Liga
CD Alaves VS Rayo Vallecano
Mendizorroza Stadium
23 May, 2026
Overview:
La Liga Round 38 matchup at Mendizorroza between CD Alavés and Rayo Vallecano. Late-season context typically increases tactical caution, but Rayo's recent edge in the matchup and higher league standing slightly tilt the projection away from a home win.
Recent H2H results: Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Alavés
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Rayo Vallecano.
Alavés are likely to prioritize structure and compactness at home, while Rayo should seek midfield superiority and quick vertical attacks. Set pieces and first-goal impact are important, with a low-to-moderate tempo expected.
Rayo's slightly stronger form profile, superior table position, and recent 1-0 H2H win make them marginally more likely to avoid defeat, though the home advantage keeps the draw and narrow home win in play.
Last Update: 21-05-2026
Stats:
| CD Alaves | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.08 | 1.22 |
| Win Probability | |
| 31.5 | 37.5 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barça | 31 | 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 27 | 5 | 6 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 22 | 6 | 10 | 72 |
| 4 | Atleti | 21 | 6 | 11 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 15 | 15 | 8 | 60 |
| 6 | Celta | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe | 15 | 6 | 17 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 12 | 14 | 12 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 11 | 13 | 14 | 46 |
| 11 | Espanyol | 12 | 10 | 16 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic | 13 | 6 | 19 | 45 |
| 13 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 7 | 19 | 43 |
| 14 | Alavés | 11 | 10 | 17 | 43 |
| 15 | Elche | 10 | 13 | 15 | 43 |
| 16 | Levante | 11 | 9 | 18 | 42 |
| 17 | Osasuna | 11 | 9 | 18 | 42 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 11 | 9 | 18 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona | 9 | 14 | 15 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 6 | 11 | 21 | 29 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mbappé | RMA | FRA | 31 | 25 | 4 |
| V. Muriqi | MAL | KOS | 37 | 23 | 1 |
| A. Budimir | OSA | CRO | 37 | 17 | N/A |
| F. Torres | FCB | SPA | 35 | 16 | 3 |