Real Avila — Rayo Vallecano Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 4 December 2025
On December 4, 2025, in the 1/32 finals of the Copa del Rey, Real Avila will host Rayo Vallecano. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 CET. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Real Avila
Real Avila are a team from Segunda RFEF and approach this match in rather poor form. In their last six games, the team has managed only one win, three draws, and suffered two defeats. In their most recent league match, they lost, and overall, after thirteen games, they sit in 6th place in the league table, just six points behind the leader.
In the previous round of the Copa del Rey, the team played against Real Aviles and won only in extra time, narrowly overcoming their opponent. In last year’s edition of the Copa del Rey, Real Avila also reached the Round of 64, losing to Valladolid at the same stage.
Regarding the upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano, these two teams have never faced each other before. This will be their first encounter, adding a special intrigue to this fixture.
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano approaches this match in a slight slump. The team has gone four games in a row without a win across all competitions – three draws and one defeat. Their last victory came at home in the Conference League, but they lost to Lech Poznań 3-2. In their most recent match, they played at home against Valencia and were unable to hold on to a lead, finishing 1-1.
In the league, Rayo Vallecano currently sits in 9th place with 17 points, 7 points behind the European competition zone. In the Europa League, the team’s situation is slightly better: after six games, they have 7 points and decent chances of reaching the knockout stage, currently sitting 12th in the overall table.
Regarding the Copa del Rey, in the main round the team played against the modest side CD Yuncos and won convincingly 6-1. In last year’s Copa del Rey Rayo Vallecano reached the Round of 16, where they were eliminated by Real Sociedad.
Probable Lineups
- Real Avila: Rodriguez, Urbina, Fall, Lauture, Ngaah, Sisse, Moreno, Vitolo, Carrion, Lorenzo, Sarr
- Rayo Vallecano: Cardenas, de las Sias, Vertrouwd, Ciss, Balliu, Perez, Valentín, Gumbau, Palazón, Camello, Trejo
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Real Avila have failed to win 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Rayo Vallecano have won or drawn 10 of their last 12 matches.
- 5 of Rayo Vallecano’s 6 last away matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
Real Avila — Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Both teams approach this match not in the best form. Real Ávila is on a downward trend, having won only one of their last six games. Their previous Copa del Rey round was quite tough, even though the opponent was of a similar level. Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, sits in the middle of the La Liga table and still has chances to reach the Conference League playoffs. In recent matches, the team has clearly been struggling, failing to win in four consecutive games. Their previous cup round was relatively easy, but the opponent was weaker.
Considering these factors, we expect a cautious game from both sides. Real Avila, as the underdog, will likely play carefully, while Rayo Vallecano may conserve energy ahead of league matches and crucial Conference League fixtures. Therefore, we anticipate a slow-paced match with a minimal number of goals. My bet for this match: Total Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.47.
