Sevilla FC eyes to win for the fourth in La Liga when they go against a better Rayo Vallecano squad. This match is more crucial for the Sevilla squad, as a loss in this match may cost them to drop at the drop zone of the league table. They are currently at the 17th of La Liga, as they only have 17 points from their 22 matches. Moreover, Sevilla is with the same points with the team at the 18th, so they need to earn as many points they can. On the other hand, Rayo is the better team, as they are at the 13th of the league table with 24 points. However, just like their opponent, Rayo is also aiming to earn more wins, to improve their place in the league table. The meeting between these two teams is on February 6, 2024, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
Sevilla FC
Sevilla, the Europa League holders, have had a challenging season in Spain’s top flight, struggling to avoid a damaging relegation to the Segunda Division. They finished fourth in 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22, but their campaign was saved by qualifying for the Champions League. They finished bottom of their Champions League group, exiting Europe, and are currently in 16th position in the La Liga table. Los Nervionenses, on course for their worst league season since 1999-2000, managed to end a four-game losing run by drawing 1-1 with Osasuna. Sevilla have the fourth-worst away record in La Liga this term, with only six points from 10 matches. Rayo, on the other hand, have struggled at home, claiming just eight points from 10 games. They managed to arrest their losing run after four games with a 1-1 draw against Osasuna.
Sevilla faces injury absences of Kike Salas, Nemanja Gudelj, Dodi Lukebakio, Erik Lamela, Mariano Diaz, Suso, Sergio Ramos, and new loan signing Alejo Veliz due to knee problems. Yosef En-Nesyri may return, but new loan signing Alejo Veliz is not ready.
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo, currently in 13th position in Spain’s top flight, has won five, drawn nine, and lost eight of their 22 league matches this season, accumulating 24 points. They are five points behind 10th-placed Getafe and eight points ahead of 18th-placed Cadiz. Francisco’s team has only won once in the league since October and has only collected one point from their last three matches. Rayo came close to claiming a point against Atletico, but Memphis Depay made it 2-1. Los Franjirrojos, who finished 11th in Spain’s top flight last season, have unbeaten in their last four La Liga matches with Sevilla, including a 2-2 draw in October. The hosts have been winless in their last four games across all competitions, suffering three defeats. Rayo lost 2-1 away at Atletico Madrid in their midweek clash.
Rayo will be without Diego Mendez due to a muscular issue, while Bebe is unavailable. Miguel Crespo, loaned from Fenerbahce, is set to make his debut. Unai Lopez returns from suspension, expected to play centrally.
Prediction:
Rayo Vallecano (1.5)
Odds: -0.81
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