Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid Predictions

As league leaders and overwhelming favourites, Real Madrid have been in superior form, winning 10 of their 11 league matches this season. Their away form has been strong as well. Despite a recent UEFA Champions League setback, their firepower should be too much for Rayo Vallecano to handle

Match info: La Liga

Venue: Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid

Date: Sunday, 9^th November 2025

Time: 4:15 pm Nigerian time

Real Madrid will be bidding to bounce back from their disappointing loss to Liverpool in the Champions League when they continue their La Liga campaign away to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday afternoon.

Los Blancos are top of the La Liga table, five points ahead of second-placed Barcelona, while Rayo occupy 10th spot in the division, picking up 14 points from their opening 11 matches of the season.

Head-to-head:

• Rayo Vallecano have won just seven of the last 46 meetings between the two teams.
• Real Madrid recorded 33 victories.
• The remaining six clashes ended in draws.
• Their most recent meeting in March 2025 was a narrow 2–1 victory for Real.
• Rayo Vallecano not lost to Real Madrid at the Estadio de Vallecas in their last three matches.
• Eight of their last nine encounters produced at least two goals.

Form:

• Rayo Vallecano in the league: L-W-W-W-L
• Rayo Vallecano in all competitions: D-W-W-L-W
• Real Madrid in the league: L-W-W-W-W
• Real Madrid in all competitions: W-W-W-W-L

Team News:

• Rayo will miss Abdul Mumin, who continues to recover from a cruciate ligament injury and is not expected back until mid-November. Luiz Felipe also remains sidelined with a hamstring issue, leaving the defence short on depth.
• Real Madrid will be without Aurélien Tchouaméni, who continues to recover from a muscle injury and targets a return in early December. Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba remain out until mid-November, further weakening the defensive core. Dani Carvajal also stays sidelined with a knee issue until early January, limiting options in the backline.

Player(s) to watch:

• Jorge de Frutos will be key for Rayo because of his directness, quick acceleration, and ability to break lines on the counter. He drives the ball forward with intent and will look to exploit space behind Los Blancos’ high defensive line. His movement and confidence in transition can trouble their backline. De Frutos has already scored four goals and provided one assist in 10 league games so far this season.
• Kylian Mbappé will be the focal threat because of his explosive pace, sharp movement, and clinical finishing. He stretches defensive lines and forces defenders into mistakes. His ability to attack space behind and create chances from nothing makes him the most dangerous player Rayo must contain. He has been sensational, scoring 13 goals and providing two assists in 11 league games so far.