Rayo Vallecano
- Rayo Vallecano are undefeated in 5 games in all competitions, winning 2 and drawing 3, and they come into this game after 3 impressive performances.
- Inigo Perez’s side thrashed Real Oviedo 3-0 in their last home game, drew 1-1 away to Sevilla FC last time out, and won 3-1 away to Samsunspor in the UEFA Conference League.
- Rayo’s high-tempo, vertical style of soccer has seen them enjoy some success, as Perez has instilled a high-intensity, aggressive pressing style in his team, which has seen them make the ball work for them in many games.
- Rayo sit 13th in LaLiga 2025/2026 after 27 games, having taken 31 points, while Levante are 19th, having accumulated 22 points in the same number of games.
- Vallecano have won 4, drawn 7 and lost just 2 of their 13 home LaLiga games in 2025/2026, while they have won 1 and drawn 1 of their last 2 games at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas, keeping a shutout in their most recent game.
- Rayo’s main attacking threat comes from the left of their forward line, where Jorge de Frutos has 10 goals in 25 league appearances.
Levante
- Levante’s recent form is a mixed bag, as they have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Their most recent trip, however, resulted in a 3-0 defeat to Barcelona, while they followed that up with a 2-0 home win against Deportivo Alaves and a 1-1 draw at home to Girona.
- Levante have won 3 and lost 8 of their 13 away LaLiga matches in 2025/2026, and their only recent away game resulted in defeat.
- Rayo’s pressing should provide an interesting contrast to Levante’s defensive solidity, and I expect Vallecano’s intense, aggressive approach to cause the visitors plenty of problems.
- Levante are much better when they can pack the defense and play with a low or medium block, so Rayo’s wide overloads and ability to create chaos should see them pick the Valencia-based side off.
- Levante’s Carlos Espi has been their best performer in recent weeks, scoring all 3 of the Valencia-based club’s last 3 goals over the past 5 games.
- Etta Eyong has been their most consistent attacking option, with 6 goals in 25 LaLiga matches.
- Levante have conceded 21 goals in 13 away LaLiga games, averaging 1.62 goals per game, while they have lost their only recent away match.
Key Players
- Jorge de Frutos has scored 10 LaLiga goals this season, with 3 of Rayo’s last 9 strikes coming from him.
- Levante’s Etta Eyong has been their most reliable source of goals this term, netting 6 in 25 league games.
Betting Insights
Rayo Vallecano to win and Both Teams to Score - No will be the main selection for this LaLiga clash, with a Rayo win coming in at 1.66 and BTTS - No at 1.91 .
Prediction
Rayo will look to press Levante relentlessly and pin them back for large periods, while they have the quality to hurt the visitors on the break and from set pieces.
