The La Liga match between Osasuna and Rayo Vallecano will take place at El Sadar on Saturday at 1:30 am IST.
In a clash of struggling teams in Spain’s top flight, Osasuna is set to face Rayo Vallecano at Estadio El Sadar on Friday evening. Osasuna, currently occupying the 14th position in La Liga, has not secured a victory in their last six league matches. On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano, positioned 10th in the table, has been without a win at this level since October 22.
Despite finishing seventh and reaching the Copa del Rey final last season, Osasuna’s 2023-24 La Liga campaign has been disappointing. With four wins, four draws, and eight losses in 16 matches, they sit in 14th place with 16 points. The team hasn’t won a league game since October 20, recording three draws and three losses in the last six fixtures. Despite recent struggles, Osasuna holds a positive record against Rayo Vallecano, winning three of their last four encounters, including a 2-1 victory in the corresponding match of the current season.
Rayo Vallecano comes into this match after a goalless draw with Celta Vigo, extending their winless streak in La Liga to six matches. With four wins, eight draws, and four defeats in 16 league games, Francisco’s side holds the 10th position with 20 points. Despite being draw specialists alongside Real Betis and Mallorca, Rayo’s limited goal output, with only 16 goals in the season, has hindered their progress. Positioned 12th and 11th in the last two campaigns, a similar finish is expected, with a push towards the top seven unlikely due to their scoring challenges.
Osasuna probable starting lineup: Herrera, Areso, Catena, D Garcia, Cruz, Oroz, Torro, M Gomez, Ruben Garcia, Budimir, Avila
Rayo Vallecano probable starting lineup: Dimitrievski, Balliu, Mumin, Lejeune, Espino, U Lopez, Valentin, Palazon, De Frutos, A Garcia, De Tomas
Osasuna
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Cadiz CF | 1-1 (D) |
| Real Sociedad | 1-1 (D) |
| Villarreal | 1-3 (L) |
| Las Palmas | 1-1 (D) |
| Girona | 2-4 (L) |
Rayo Vallecano
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Celta Vigo | 0-0 (D) |
| Yeclano | 2-0 (W) |
| Ath Bilbao | 0-4 (L) |
| Barcelona | 1-1 (D) |
| Girona | 1-2 (L) |
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano | 2-1 |
| Osasuna beat Rayo Vallecano | 2-1 |
| Osasuna beat Rayo Vallecano | 3-0 |
| Osasuna beat Rayo Vallecano | 1-0 |
| Osasuna draw Rayo Vallecano | 1-1 |
The La Liga match between Osasuna and Rayo Vallecano will take place at El Sadar on Saturday at 1:30 am IST.
| Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 16 |
| Venue | El Sadar |
| Kickoff time in Spain | 9:00 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Saturday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Bet365 while those in Spain can watch the match live via M+ LALIGA TV, Movistar+.
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