Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria on and what time does it start? Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria will take place on Sunday 5th May, 2024 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria on in the UK? Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria in the UK? Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
RAYO VALLECANO
After a turbulent summer in which Rayo Vallecano lost several key players as well as their manager, they actually began the season quite well under Francisco before soon fading and fading badly until his sacking and he was replaced by 33-year-old former assistant to now AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, Inigo Perez.
Rayo have generally improved in terms of performance since the appointment of Inigo Perez but come into this one on the back of being hammered by three goals to nil by Villarreal at El Madrigal in their most recent outing last weekend with goals from Yerson Mosquera and a brace from Alexander Sorloth. That loss ended a four-match unbeaten run of form for Rayo.
ALMERIA
Last weekend, Almeria were finally put out of their misery with their relegation from La Liga mathematically confirmed and the Andalusians are going to go down as statistically one of the very worst teams in Spanish top-flight history, despite their performances often being actually quite reasonable and, at times, impressive.
Former West Bromwich Albion boss Pepe Mel oversaw a 3-1 defeat at home to Getafe last weekend with two goals from Mason Greenwood as well as one from Jaime Mata seeing off an effort from Anthony Lozano. Almeria have now collected just one point from their last four matches in La Liga and have won just one game all season.
THE TEAM NEWS
RAYO VALLECANO
Both Aridane Hernandez and Kike Perez are doubts for this weekend’s clash as Diego Mendez is also unavailable due to injury. Pathe Ciss is missing through suspension.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Ratiu, Mumin, Lejeune, Chavarria; Crespo, Pozo; De Frutos, Lopez, Palazon; Camello
UNAVAILABLE: Ciss (Suspended), Mendez (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Aridane (Injured), Kike Perez (Injured)
ALMERIA
There are several suspension issues for Almeria as Gonzalo Melero, Largie Ramazani, Lucas Robertone and Jonathan Viera are all unavailable.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Maximiano; Pubill, Montes, Chumi, Langa; Pena, Lopy; Baptistao, Romero, Embarba; Lozano
UNAVAILABLE: Viera (Suspended), Melero (Suspended), Ramazani (Suspended), Robertone (Suspended), Suarez (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Radovanovic (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Rayo Vallecano have only lost three games since Inigo Perez’ appointment and they will be expecting to kick on a bit with him next season as he tries to rediscover the magic that was coached and implemented by Andoni Iraola. Almeria, who have shown some fight at times but have been far too weak throughout, could end up finishing their stint back in the top-flight with a whimper and a home win is to be expected at Vallecas this weekend.
TIP: RAYO TO WIN
