Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano Preview & Prediction | 2025-26 UEFA Conference League | Round of 16

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Turkish outfit Samsunspor have performed well to reach the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League as they now take on Rayo Vallecano this midweek.

Kick-off date/time: 12 March 2026 at 5:45 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – Paramount+

Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano prediction

Samsunspor come into this one on the back of a 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahce in Istanbul. They had been unbeaten in five matches across all competitions, including a 5-0 aggregate defeat of Shkendija in the knockout playoff round of the UECL.

Rayo Vallecano managed to pinch themselves a point against Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. The visitors are now unbeaten in their last five matches, too, finding form in the face of off-field issues.

Rayo will have to contend with a congested fixture schedule and that could be problematic with their intense style of football but they do remain favourites here. 

Samsunspor vs Rayo Vallecano tip: Double chance – Rayo Vallecano to win or draw