Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona Preview, Predictions and Odds| 27th August 2024

Barcelona will take on Rayo Vallecano as they look to make it three straight wins in the first three matches of the 2024/25 LaLiga season on Tuesday.

The Catalans will have a perfect start to the season after winning against Valencia and Athletic Bilbao. Meanwhile, Hansi Flick’s team will play against a solid Rayo who have not lost any of their two matches away. In the first two games played, Rayo Vallecano has only conceded one goal and kept one clean sheet.

Key Stats

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Rayo Vallecano

Rayo played their first two games away, posting an excellent away 2-1 win against Real Sociedad, but later played a nil-nil draw in Getafe. However, getting four points in two away matches is a good return as they prepare to welcome Barcelona and Espanyol, two tough opponents. During the summer, Rayo Vallecano has signed five players, but five have departed from the club, losing Andres Martin to Racing Santander.

In their last head-to-head matches with Barcelona, Rayo won three of their last six matches in La Liga, only losing once in their last meeting in May.

Expected lineup: Cardenas, Balliu, Lejeune, Mumin, Espino, Valentin, Ciss, De Frutos, Palazon, Embarba, and Camello.

Barcelona

Barca are looking invincible after winning their first two opening matches, one against Valencia and the other against a stronger Athletic Bilbao. Before the game against Athletic, there were rumors that Nico Williams might join the Catalans but he opted to stay with his brother at Bilbaor. Both Yamal and Lewandowski scored in the match, giving Barcelona, a perfect start to the season.

Outside the field, Barcelona is crumpling with other challenges, preventing them from signing players like their inability to register Dani Olmo. However, the forwards have been impressive, and the club can be optimistic that they put up a solid challenge against Real Madrid for the 2024/25 La Liga title.

Hansi Flick does not have a timeline on whether the new signing Olmo will be able to make his debut. However, the strikers in the team are performing well and he can only hope they keep firing.

Expected lineup: Ter Stegen, Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde, Bernal, Pedri, Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha, and Lewandowski.

Prediction

Rayo Vallecano will come into the match confident that they can go toe to toe with Barca after their strong showing in the first two matches. The battle will be close, but Barcelona will want to maintain their winning streak in check.

Meanwhile, Flick's side will come into the match aware of the struggles of the teams to beat Rayo Vallecano. Having conceded only a single goal in their last two matches, Barca will need their forwards to be on their level best to get a goal against a solid Rayo.

Final Pick

Barcelona (ML), -140

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Article originally written by John Muthui