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As AEK Athens prepares to host Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Europa Conference League on April 16, 2026, both teams come into the match with similar recent form, having each secured two victories in their last five outings. This matchup presents an intriguing contest between AEK’s tactical solidity at home and Rayo’s competitive resilience on the road.
AEK Athens often adopts a structured approach, focusing on a disciplined defensive line while looking to exploit counter-attacking opportunities. Their home advantage could play a pivotal role, underscored by 2.12 odds for a home win. They will aim to leverage the support of their fans to elevate performance and control the game.
Conversely, Rayo Vallecano has shown moments of offensive flair despite their unpredictable away performances. With odds of 3.38 for an away victory, they will look to disrupt AEK’s rhythm and capitalize on any defensive lapses.
The prediction model offers a probability of 43.9% for AEK to win, 27.7% for a draw, and 28.7% for a Rayo Vallecano victory. While both sides possess strengths that could tip the balance, the outcome remains uncertain and could hinge on tactical execution and individual moments of brilliance.
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| AEK 44.7% |
Draw 27.1% |
Rayo Vallecano 28.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of UEFA Europa Conference League Rayo Vallecano: 17.01%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.14 | 3.5 | 3.42 | |
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2.08 | 3.7 | 3.35 | |
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2.18 | 3.51 | 3.47 | |
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2.1 | 3.3 | 3.25 | |
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2.12 | 3.51 | 3.38 |
Latest Results
| 09.04.26 Rayo Vallecano – AEK Athens – 3:0 05.04.26 FC Olympiacos Piraeus – AEK Athens – 0:1 22.03.26 AEK Athens – AE Kifisia FC – 3:0 19.03.26 AEK Athens – NK Celje – 0:2 15.03.26 Atromitos Athens – AEK Athens – 2:2 |
09.04.26 Rayo Vallecano – AEK Athens – 3:0 03.04.26 Rayo Vallecano – Elche CF – 1:0 22.03.26 FC Barcelona – Rayo Vallecano – 1:0 19.03.26 Rayo Vallecano – Samsunspor – 0:1 16.03.26 Rayo Vallecano – Levante UD – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.04.26 Rayo Vallecano – AEK Athens – 3:0 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/16-finals
| 1 | KuPS (21) | Lech Poznan (11) | 0 : 1, 0 : 2 |
| 2 | Shakhtar Donetsk (6) | Bye | |
| 3 | Noah (19) | AZ Alkmaar (14) | 0 : 4, 1 : 0 |
| 4 | Sparta Prague (4) | Bye | |
| 5 | Zrinjski (23) | Crystal Palace (10) | 0 : 2, 1 : 1 |
| 6 | AEK Larnaca (8) | Bye | |
| 7 | Jagiellonia (17) | Fiorentina (15) | 4 : 2, 0 : 3 |
| 8 | Rakow (2) | Bye | |
| 9 | Shkendija (22) | Samsunspor (12) | 0 : 4, 0 : 1 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano (5) | Bye | |
| 11 | Drita (20) | Celje (13) | 2 : 3, 2 : 3 |
| 12 | AEK Athens (3) | Bye | |
| 13 | Sigma Olomouc (24) | Lausanne (9) | 2 : 1, 1 : 1 |
| 14 | Mainz (7) | Bye | |
| 15 | Omonia (18) | Rijeka (16) | 1 : 3, 0 : 1 |
| 16 | Strasbourg (1) | Bye |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Lech Poznan (11) | Shakhtar Donetsk (6) | 2 : 1, 1 : 3 |
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar (14) | Sparta Prague (4) | 4 : 0, 2 : 1 |
| 3 | Crystal Palace (10) | AEK Larnaca (8) | 2 : 1, 0 : 0 |
| 4 | Fiorentina (15) | Rakow (2) | 2 : 1, 2 : 1 |
| 5 | Samsunspor (12) | Rayo Vallecano (5) | 1 : 0, 1 : 3 |
| 6 | Celje (13) | AEK Athens (3) | 2 : 0, 0 : 4 |
| 7 | Sigma Olomouc (24) | Mainz (7) | 0 : 2, 0 : 0 |
| 8 | Rijeka (16) | Strasbourg (1) | 1 : 1, 1 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Shakhtar Donetsk (6) | AZ Alkmaar (14) | 3 : 0 |
| 2 | Crystal Palace (10) | Fiorentina (15) | 3 : 0 |
| 3 | Rayo Vallecano (5) | AEK Athens (3) | 3 : 0 |
| 4 | Mainz (7) | Strasbourg (1) | 2 : 0 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
UEFA Europa Conference League Outrights
1. Crystal Palace: 2.32 (38.58%)
2. Rayo Vallecano: 5.25 (17.01%)
3. Shakhtar: 5.75 (15.53%)
4. Mainz: 5.75 (15.53%)
5. Strasbourg: 13.5 (6.62%)
6. Fiorentina: 34 (2.63%)
7. AZ Alkmaar: 38.5 (2.32%)
8. AEK: 50.5 (1.77%)
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