Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano predictions, May 23, 2026

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As Deportivo Alavés gear up to host Rayo Vallecano on May 23, 2026, fans can expect a competitive clash in LaLiga. Both teams have shown promising form recently, with Deportivo Alavés securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, displaying resilience and effective tactics on home turf. Their ability to leverage possession and break through defensive lines has been key, making them a challenging opponent.

On the other side, Rayo Vallecano has also found their stride with 3 wins in their last 5 outings. Their tactical approach often relies on quick transitions and utilizing the flanks, potentially creating opportunities to exploit any defensive lapses from Alavés.

Bookmakers have tilted the odds in favor of the home side at 2.22, with Rayo Vallecano positioned at 3.23. The probability model suggests a 44.5% chance for an Alavés win, while a draw and an away victory stand at 28.8% and 28.3%, respectively.

With both teams in good form and tactical strategies that could tip the balance, this match promises to be closely contested, leaving room for varied outcomes as the final whistle approaches.

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Alavés 42.8%

Draw 27.7%

Rayo Vallecano 29.4%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.22	3.43	3.23

Latest Results

17.05.26 Real Oviedo – Deportivo Alavés – 0:1 13.05.26 Deportivo Alavés – FC Barcelona – 1:0 09.05.26 Elche CF – Deportivo Alavés – 1:1 02.05.26 Deportivo Alavés – Athletic Bilbao – 2:4 25.04.26 Deportivo Alavés – RCD Mallorca – 2:1

17.05.26 Rayo Vallecano – Villarreal CF – 2:0 14.05.26 CF Valencia – Rayo Vallecano – 1:1 11.05.26 Rayo Vallecano – Girona FC – 1:1 07.05.26 RC Strasbourg – Rayo Vallecano – 0:1 03.05.26 Getafe CF – Rayo Vallecano – 0:2

Facts

This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 14 and 8).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Alavés won 2.

Currently, both teams are in excellent shape.

Alavés will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Alavés won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 9:10. (average 0.9:1).

Including home matches between the teams, Alavés won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 4:3. (average 0.8:0.6).

Latest Head To Head

14.01.26 Deportivo Alavés – Rayo Vallecano – 2:0 26.10.25 Rayo Vallecano – Deportivo Alavés – 1:0 29.03.25 Deportivo Alavés – Rayo Vallecano – 0:2 26.10.24 Rayo Vallecano – Deportivo Alavés – 1:0 10.03.24 Deportivo Alavés – Rayo Vallecano – 1:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Barcelona ✔	37	31	1	5	94:33	61	94
2	Real Madrid ✔	37	26	5	6	73:33	40	83
3	Villarreal ✔	37	21	6	10	67:45	22	69
4	Atl. Madrid ✔	37	21	6	10	61:39	22	69
5	Betis ✔	37	14	15	8	57:47	10	57
6	Celta Vigo	37	13	12	12	52:48	4	51
7	Getafe	37	14	6	17	31:38	-7	48
8	Rayo Vallecano	37	11	14	12	39:43	-4	47
9	Valencia	37	12	10	15	43:54	-11	46
10	Real Sociedad ✔	37	11	12	14	58:60	-2	45
11	Espanyol	37	12	9	16	42:54	-12	45
12	Ath Bilbao	37	13	6	18	41:54	-13	45
13	Sevilla	37	12	7	18	46:59	-13	43
14	Alaves	37	11	10	16	43:54	-11	43
15	Levante	37	11	9	17	46:59	-13	42
16	Osasuna	37	11	9	17	44:49	-5	42
17	Elche	37	10	12	15	48:56	-8	42
18	Girona	37	9	13	15	38:54	-16	40
19	Mallorca	37	10	9	18	44:57	-13	39
20	Oviedo ✔	37	6	11	20	26:57	-31	29

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