Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 19, 2025
One of the matches of the 20th round of the Spanish championship will take place on Sunday at the El Sadar stadium, where Osasuna will host Rayo Vallecano. We suggest betting on a handicap outcome in this match.
Match preview
The "Pamplonians" ended last year with a bitter home defeat to Athletic (1:2) and started the new year with a narrow loss to Atletico Madrid away (0:1). Vicente Moreno's team is struggling to end their prolonged winless streak in the league, which now spans seven matches (four draws and three losses). Despite this, the club holds steady in the middle of the table with 25 points. They are five points away from the European competition zone.
It's worth noting that during this winless streak, Osasuna faced tough opponents like Atletico, Athletic, and Real Madrid. At home, the Pamplonians show a respectable level of play: in their last 12 home matches in La Liga, they suffered only two defeats, achieved five victories, and drew five times.
On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano had a successful start to the new year, defeating Celta 2:1 at home. This victory extended their unbeaten run in La Liga to five matches (two wins and three draws), allowing the "Bees" to solidify their ninth position in the standings.
Iñigo Pérez's side is level with Osasuna on points but has a better goal difference. Despite their overall stability, their away form remains poor. In their last 19 away matches in La Liga, Rayo has managed just three wins, seven draws, and nine losses.
Probable lineups
- Osasuna: Herrera, Cruz, Boyomo, Catena, Areso, Oroz, Torro, Moncayola, Zaragoza, Budimir, Peña.
- Rayo Vallecano: Batalla, Chavarria, Diaz, Lejeune, Ratiu, Garcia, Gumbau, Valentin, De Frutos, Camello, Palazon.
Match facts and head-to-head meetings
- Rayo Vallecano has won three of the last four encounters against Osasuna.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet hit in four out of the last five matches.
- The "Over 2.5 Total Goals" bet was successful in four of the last five games.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the hosts, offering odds of around 2.20 for an Osasuna victory. We recommend betting on "Osasuna to win with a (0) handicap" at odds of 1.60.
