Strasbourg vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction: facts, line-ups and head-to-head – May 7
On Thursday, May 7, we will witness the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final clash between Strasbourg and Rayo Vallecano. Kick-off is set for 21:00 CET, and here is a betting pick for the encounter.
Strasbourg vs Rayo Vallecano: Match facts and head-to-head
- The first leg ended in a 1:0 victory for Rayo Vallecano.
- Strasbourg have lost four of their last five matches.
- Strasbourg have conceded at least one goal in five consecutive games.
- Rayo Vallecano are unbeaten in four matches: three wins and a draw.
- Strasbourg have lost their last three home matches.
- Rayo Vallecano have lost three of their last four away matches.
- Rayo Vallecano have kept clean sheets in 30% of their matches this season, Strasbourg – 18%.
- Rayo Vallecano have lost more matches without scoring: 21% compared to Strasbourg’s 12%.
- In 31% of their matches this season, Strasbourg have scored in both halves.
- These teams have met only once.
Strasbourg vs Rayo Vallecano: Match preview
The first leg in Spain was decided by a single goal. In the 54th minute, Rayo Vallecano found the breakthrough and held on to their advantage. They created numerous chances and completely outplayed Strasbourg. The Spaniards registered 24 shots in total, with eight on target, while their opponents failed to threaten the goal even once. In that sense, Strasbourg can consider themselves fortunate that the margin was not greater.
At the weekend, Rayo Vallecano travelled to Getafe and secured a convincing 2:0 win. In La Liga, the team sit 11th in the table, five points behind the European places with four rounds remaining. This leaves them with an outside chance of qualifying for European competition through domestic results, although it will not be easy.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, lost 1:2 to Toulouse in their last league outing and have now fallen significantly behind in the race for European spots. The team currently have 46 points after 31 matches and occupy eighth place. They do have a game in hand, but trail sixth by eight points and seventh by seven, making it difficult to close the gap with only three rounds left in Ligue 1.
Probable line-ups
- Strasbourg: Penders; Hogsberg, Omobamidele, Doukoure, Chilwell; Ouattara, El Mourabet; Moreira, Nanasi, Godo; Enciso
- Rayo Vallecano: Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Chavarria; Ciss, Palazon, Valentin, Lopez; De Frutos, Akhomach; Alemao
Prediction
Strasbourg will do everything possible to win on home soil. Their chances look solid, as they have delivered strong performances at their own ground, including emphatic victories in recent fixtures. A bet on a Strasbourg win appears to be a worthwhile option.
