Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Predictions

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Match info: La Liga

Venue: Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, Catalonia

Date: Monday, 17^th February 2025

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

Barcelona will welcome Rayo Vallecano to Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys on Monday night knowing that a victory would see them rise above Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to the top of the La Liga table.

Dropped points for Real Madrid and Atletico on Saturday has opened the door for Barcelona to potentially move to the summit, but they will be welcoming an in-form Rayo outfit that currently occupy sixth position.

Head-to-head:

• Barcelona have won 22 of the last 34 meetings between the two teams.
• Rayo Vallecano recorded 6 victories.
• The remaining 6 clashes ended in draws.
• The most common result of matches between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano is 1-1. Four matches have ended with this result.
• Barcelona have a winning streak of three matches in La Liga.
• Rayo Vallecano score 30% of their goals between the minutes 76-90.
• Barcelona have won just 1 of their last 3 home games against Vallecano

Form:

• Barcelona in the League: L-D-W-W-W
• Barcelona in all competitions: W-D-W-W-W
• Rayo Vallecano in the League: W-D-W-W-W
• Rayo Vallecano in all competitions: L-D-W-W-W

Team News:

• For Barcelona, the following players will miss the game: Ronald Araujo (injured), Andre ter Stegen (injured), Christensen (injured), Marc Bernal (injured), and Fermin Lopez (suspended).
• For Rayo Vallecano, the following players will miss the game: Raul De Tomas (illness), Unai Lopez (injured), and Sergio Camello (injured).

Player(s) to watch:

• Raphinha will be the player to watch out for FC Barcelona in this game. He has been sensational this season with 24 goals and 15 assists in 35 games across competitions. He can play across the front line, often positioned on the right wing but capable of playing on the left or as an attacking midfielder. His adaptability makes him valuable for tactical flexibility. The Brazilian winger possesses excellent ball control, with a flair for dribbling that often sees him weaving through defenders.
• Isi Palazon will be instrumental for Rayo Vallecano in this game. He has scored three goals and provided four assists in the 26 matches that he has played across competitions so far this season. Palazón is known for his speed, precise crossing, and versatility on the right wing. He’s a creative, hardworking player.