Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Osasuna
4-2-3-1
Rayo Vallecano
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(29) 10 Goals 36 (46)
(22) 14 Assists 18 (31)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
27.2 Average Age 28.2
182.6 Average Height (cm) 179.7
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 1.3 (1)
(54%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 47% (48%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(2.1) 1.8 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Anthony Annan Out 6.54
Masoud Shojaei Out N/A
Francisco Puñal Out 6.43
Nino Out 6.32
Miguel Flaño Doubtful 6.92
Alejandro Arribas Doubtful 7
Player Reason Status Rating
José Carlos Out 6.67
Rodri Out 6.19

Team News

Osasuna
  • Osasuna extended their unbeaten run to three games but once again couldn't find the net in a 0-0 draw with Real Sociedad.
  • With captain Patxi Puñal still sidelined by injury, Jose Luis Mendilibar is expected to name the same side that started in San Sebastian for the visit of Rayo, although that is presuming both Miguel Flaño and Alejandro Arribas are both fit to start.
  • Joseba Llorente was on target in the Copa del Rey victory over Sporting Gijon in midweek so he may also make an appearance at some stage as Mendilibar looks to break Los Rojillos drought in front of goal in the league.
Rayo Vallecano
  • Rayo kept their fine form at home going thanks to two late goals from Leo Baptistao and Andrija Delibasic to beat Mallorca last weekend.
  • That victory moved the Madrid side up to eighth but it did come at a cost as Rodri will be out for the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon and Jose Carlos also faces a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury.
  • Mikel Labaka will replace Rodri at the heart of the defence, whilst Jose Carlos' absence could mean a start for Delibasic with either Leo or Alejandro Dominguez moving to a wider position.

Prediction

  • Osasuna should avoid a hat-trick of 0-0 draws in the league as Rayo games always tend to throw up plenty of goals with their 13 games so far doing so at a rate of 3.6 per game.
  • The Navarran side appear though to be gaining some sort of momentum and those two draws were good points given the calibre of the opposition. Moreover, despite only winning once in six games this season, they tend to be much stronger on home soil.
  • Just like last season Rayo's fine start to the campaign has given them a platform to build on, but they are a bit over-reliant on Leo and should Osasuna manage to bottle him up they have an excellent chance to claim only their third win of the campaign.
Prediction:
Osasuna
2
1
Rayo Vallecano
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
8 R. Vallecano 15 4 17 49 lddllw
16 Osasuna 9 9 18 36 lddlwl

Top Players

Osasuna
Rayo Vallecano
E. Armenteros 7.3
Damiá 7.28
A. Arribas 7
Piti 7.13
J. Casado 6.99
R. Trashorras 6.98
K. Sola 9
Nino 3
E. Armenteros 3
Piti 17
Leo 7
A. Delibasic 6
E. Armenteros 5
Á. Cejudo 5
Lolo 2
Leo 6
A. Domínguez 5
Lass 5

Match Forecast

Osasuna will dominate in the air  
There will be a high number of cards shown  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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