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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

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