Rayo Vallecano take on the visitors Osasuna in the round 5 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Monday, September 16th at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas (Madrid).
Rayo Vallecano managed to retain their place in La Liga last season, but it wasn’t easy. They scored exactly one goal per game, 38 in 38 matches, which earned them a 17th-place finish—just above the relegation zone. However, their closest rival, Cádiz, was 5 points behind, so their survival wasn’t under serious threat. Now, under head coach Iñigo Pérez, who was appointed in February after Francisco's dismissal, they started the season with an impressive 2-1 away win against Real Sociedad in San Sebastián. However, results have worsened since then, with a 0-0 draw against Getafe followed by losses to both Barcelona and Espanyol, the latter of which scored a 96th-minute winner for a 2-1 victory.
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Osasuna begins a new chapter. The "Reds" have been the quintessential "coach's team" in recent years. Jagoba Arrasate took over when the team was in the Segunda Division and immediately guided them back to La Liga, even transforming their playing style. At their peak, they finished 7th and reached the Copa del Rey final, where they faced trophyless Real Madrid in 2023. However, last season was a clear drop-off. They were eliminated in the first playoff round of the Conference League qualifiers, and finished just 11th in La Liga. This led to Arrasate’s departure—he now manages Mallorca and is doing well. Vicente Moreno replaced him at Osasuna, and the new coach has had a decent start. Yes, they suffered a 0-4 loss to Girona, but they began with a 1-1 draw against Leganés and have since beaten both Mallorca (1-0) and Celta Vigo (3-2).
In the past two seasons, the teams alternated wins, with each side victorious on their home turf over the last four matches. Rayo Vallecano, playing at home, are considered the favorites, but it won’t be easy. Expect "over 2.0 total goals" in this match.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.0 scored goals.
