Match Preview
Today, at 10:00 AM (Argentina time), Rayo Vallecano will take on Osasuna for Matchday 21 of La Liga at the Estadio de Vallecas.
Current Form: Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna
The visiting team, Osasuna, arrives at this match full of motivation following their recent victory against Real Oviedo, where they edged out a narrow 3-2 win. In contrast, Rayo Vallecano is seeking redemption after suffering a defeat in their last league outing against Celta at the Abanca-Balaídos. Rayo’s recent form has been inconsistent, recording one win, two draws, and one loss in their last four league matches, conceding 9 goals while scoring only 3.
Recent Results: Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano’s last performances in La Liga show a mixed bag: they managed to win only once while drawing twice and losing once. The team has struggled defensively, allowing 9 goals in total during this span.
Recent Results: Osasuna
On the other hand, Osasuna’s luck seems to be changing as they grab the three points against Real Oviedo. Their recent outings indicate one win, one draw, and two losses, with a goal tally of 7 scored and 6 conceded.
Historically, the last encounter between these two sides took place on September 14 in this season of La Liga, where Osasuna triumphed with a 2-0 scoreline. Both teams have shown similar performance levels this season, with Rayo Vallecano sitting just above Osasuna in the league standings.
League Standings
As it stands, Rayo Vallecano is ranked 12th in the table with 22 points from 20 matches played (6 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses), while Osasuna sits one place below in 13th, also with 22 points but with a slightly inferior goal difference of -3 compared to Rayo’s -9.
The match will be officiated by Miguel Sesma Espinosa.
Upcoming Fixtures
For Rayo Vallecano:
- Matchday 22: vs Real Madrid on February 1 – 10:00 AM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 23: vs Real Oviedo on February 7 – 10:00 AM (Argentina time)
For Osasuna:
- Matchday 22: vs Villarreal on January 31 – 12:15 PM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 23: vs Celta on February 6 – 5:00 PM (Argentina time)
Kick-off Times by Region
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 10:00 AM
- Colombia and Peru: 08:00 AM
- Mexico (Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico) and Nicaragua: 07:00 AM
- Venezuela: 09:00 AM
Fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting encounter this morning.