CA Osasuna are looking to get their second-straight win in the contest, as they face Rayo Vallecano, who wants to halt their winless run. Heading into this match, these two clubs are from different results, which may be a decider for this match. Osasuna won their previous match, putting them at the 10th of the league table with seven points. With that, Osasuna are eager to earn their second-straight win through this match. Meanwhile, it is the other way around for Rayo, as they lost to their previous match, their second-straight loss. Due to this, Rayo are eager to finally end their winless run, and earn another win in this match. The meeting between these two teams is on September 17, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
CA Osasuna
Osasuna head coach Vicente Moreno has started the 2024-25 campaign with a positive start, taking seven points from their opening four matches. The team started with a 1-1 draw against Leganes and a 1-0 victory over Mallorca. After a heavy 4-0 away defeat to Girona, Osasuna responded with a 3-2 home win over Celta Vigo. They now face Rayo at Estadio de Vallecas, where they aim to claim their first head-to-head away win since February 2022. The team has played three of their first four matches at El Sadar. Moreno’s team is now heading to the capital for their first away win since February 2022.
Visitors Kike Barja and Iker Munoz are unavailable due to knee and foot injuries, while Iker Benito is a doubt due to a hamstring issue. Ante Budemir’s availability is uncertain. Raul Garcia may start if Barja is unable.
Rayo Vallecano
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Rayo’s Inigo Perez has started his first full season with a mixed start, with the team losing one, drawing one, and losing two of their first four matches. Rayo started with a narrow 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad, but struggled to add points since their first two matches, falling to a 2-1 defeat in meetings with Barcelona and Espanyol. Perez is concerned about the team’s conceded three of their five goals in the final 15 minutes of matches, highlighting areas for improvement. To return to winning ways, Rayo may draw inspiration from their last two home meetings against Osasuna, including a 2-1 victory in April.
Rayo defender Alfonso Espino is out for two months due to an injury. Pep Chavarria replaces him, and Diego Mendez and Aridane Hernandez are doubts. James Rodriguez is expected to feature in the matchday squad.
Prediction:
CA Osasuna
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