runsmedia,-Rayo vs Barcelona will face each other at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 03:00 WIB. This Spanish League match between Rayo vs Barcelona will be a proving ground for both teams in improving their position in the standings.
The following are Rayo vs Barcelona predictions and live streaming links.
Rayo vs Barcelona live streaming link is at the end of this article.
Barcelona are currently at the top of the Spanish La Liga standings with a gap of 11 points from Real Madrid, while Rayo Vallecano are in 10th position with 40 points from 30 matches. This match is predicted to be exciting considering both teams have different targets for the rest of the season.
Rayo vs Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona will enter this match with high confidence after a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the previous match. Coach Xavi Hernandez will likely field his best squad to win this away match.
However, when viewed from the record of the last meeting between the two teams, Rayo Vallecano is superior to Barcelona. In the last three matches, Barcelona have always failed to score. They lost twice and drew once. In fact, Rayo were able to hold Barcelona to a 0-0 draw at Camp Nou in the first week of the season.
Even so, Barcelona are still favored to win this match. The trio of Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha will likely be the mainstay on the front lines. These three players have excellent ability to score goals and create opportunities.
However, Rayo Vallecano is not an easy opponent at home. The team has a pretty good record at home this season, winning seven out of 15 home games.
Therefore, this match is expected to be very tight. Barcelona will be looking for a win to get closer to the La Liga title, while Rayo Vallecano will be looking to maintain their good home record and get full points to improve their position in the table.
Rayo vs Barcelona line-up
Rayo Vallecano (4-3-3): Dimitrievski; Fran Garcia, Balliu; Lejeune, Pathe Ciss, Trejo, Oscar Valentin; Alvaro Garcia, Sergio Camello, Catena, Isi Palazon.
Coach: Andoni Iraola.
Squad info: Comesana (suspension), Falcao (injury).
Barcelona (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Balde, Pedri; Araujo, Kounde; Gavi, Ferran Torres, Alonso, Lewandowski, De Jong; Raphinha.
Coach: Xavi.
Squad info: Busquets (suspension), Dembele (injury), Roberto (injury), Christensen (injury).
Rayo vs Barcelona head-to-head
Head to head in La Liga
- Rayo Vallecano wins: 6
- Draws: 9
- Barcelona wins: 24.
Last 5 Rayo vs Barcelona Meetings
- (14/08/2022) Barcelona 0-0 Rayo (La Liga)
- (25/04/2022) Barcelona 0-1 Rayo (La Liga)
- (28/10/2021) Rayo 1-0 Barcelona (La Liga)
- (28/01/2021) Rayo 1-2 Barcelona (Copa del Rey)
- (10/03/2019) Barcelona 3-1 Rayo (La Liga).
Rayo Vallecano’s Last 5 Matches (S-S-K-M-K)
- (03/18/23) Rayo 2-2 Girona (La Liga)
- (04/04/23) Valencia 1-1 Rayo (La Liga)
- (10/04/23) Rayo 1-2 Atletico (La Liga)
- (04/15/23) Rayo 2-1 Osasuna (La Liga)
- (22/04/23) Sociedad 2-1 Rayo (La Liga).
Barcelona’s Last 5 Matches (M-K-S-S-M)
- (02/04/23) Elche 0-4 Barcelona (La Liga)
- (06/04/23) Barcelona 0-4 Madrid (Copa del Rey)
- (11/04/23) Barcelona 0-0 Girona (La Liga)
- (16/04/23) Getafe 0-0 Barcelona (La Liga)
- (23/04/23) Barcelona 1-0 Atletico (La Liga).
