Rayo Vallecano vs Strasbourg Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe
Estadio de Vallecas Thu, 30 Apr - 7:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Rayo Vallecano RAY
Versus
Strasbourg STR
KICKOFF : Thu, 30 Apr - 7:00 PM
Semi Finals Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Rayo Vallecano welcomes Strasbourg to Estadio de Vallecas for the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-finals, with the aggregate score locked at 0-0. Strasbourg enters as the marginally stronger side, boasting a power score of 31.35 compared to Rayo's 28.03, translating to a 3.3-point advantage. However, Rayo holds the edge in recent form, scoring 37.06 against Strasbourg's 29.61, which could fuel their home performance. In their respective domestic leagues, Strasbourg leads at 1st place, while Rayo sits 5th, highlighting the French side's consistency. This knockout clash promises intensity, as both teams vie for a finals spot in the 2025/2026 season. Limited data on set pieces and efficiency means tactical discipline will be key, especially in transitions. Rayo's home crowd support might tip the balance in this evenly poised encounter.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Strasbourg holds a 3.3-point power advantage over Rayo Vallecano with a higher score of 31.35 versus 28.03.
  • Form: Rayo Vallecano leads in form score at 37.06 compared to Strasbourg's 29.61.
  • Squad: Strasbourg tops their domestic league at 1st, while Rayo Vallecano is 5th in theirs.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition data is not provided in available metrics.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data unavailable due to low confidence and proxy usage for both teams.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables unavailable as xG add-on not enabled.
  • Market: Projection split: Rayo Vallecano 46% (Δ+0%) | Draw 27.8% (Δ+0%) | Strasbourg 26.2% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Rayo Vallecano I. Pérez Soto
I. Pérez Soto
VS
Strasbourg G. O'Neil
G. O'Neil
1.88
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.38
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
AEK Athens Rank: L
AEK Athens Rank: W
Samsunspor Rank: L
Samsunspor Rank: W
Drita Rank: W
Jagiellonia Białystok Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
FSV Mainz 05 Rank: W
FSV Mainz 05 Rank: L
Rijeka Rank: D
Rijeka Rank: W
Breidablik Rank: W
Aberdeen Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Rayo Vallecano
46.03%
Draw
27.75%
Away Strasbourg
26.21%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
28.03
31.35
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Rayo Vallecano
Strasbourg
Power Score
28.03
31.35
League Position
5
1
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Rayo Vallecano — Opponent-weighted form score
Strasbourg — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Rayo Vallecano Strasbourg

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Rayo Vallecano RAY Home
0 matches
Strasbourg STR Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-23T01:15:49+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe · Semi Finals · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Estadio de Vallecas
Capacity
14708
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

13
Augusto Martín Batalla Barga
Augusto Martín Batalla Barga Goalkeeper
1
Daniel Cárdenas Lindez
Daniel Cárdenas Lindez Goalkeeper
16
Abdul Mumin
Abdul Mumin Defender
24
Florian Lejeune
Florian Lejeune Defender
20
Iván Balliu Campeny
Iván Balliu Campeny Defender
5
Luiz Felipe Ramos Marchi
Luiz Felipe Ramos Marchi Defender
22
Luis Alfonso Espino García
Luis Alfonso Espino García Defender
2
Andrei Florin Ratiu
Andrei Florin Ratiu Defender
3
Josep María Chavarría Pérez
Josep María Chavarría Pérez Defender
33
Jozhua Vertrouwd
Jozhua Vertrouwd Defender
32
Nobel Mendy
Nobel Mendy Defender
8
Óscar Guido Trejo
Óscar Guido Trejo Midfielder
17
Unai López Cabrera
Unai López Cabrera Midfielder
15
Gerard Gumbau Garriga
Gerard Gumbau Garriga Midfielder
4
Pedro Díaz Fanjul
Pedro Díaz Fanjul Midfielder
23
Óscar Valentín Martín Luengo
Óscar Valentín Martín Luengo Midfielder
6
Pathé Ciss
Pathé Ciss Midfielder
11
Randy Ntekja
Randy Ntekja Midfielder
28
Samuel Becerra Gómez
Samuel Becerra Gómez Midfielder
18
Álvaro García Rivera
Álvaro García Rivera Attacker
7
Isaac Palazón Camacho
Isaac Palazón Camacho Attacker
19
Jorge De Frutos Sebastián
Jorge De Frutos Sebastián Attacker
9
Alexandre Zurawski
Alexandre Zurawski Attacker
10
Sergio Camello Pérez
Sergio Camello Pérez Attacker
21
Francisco Perez Martinez
Francisco Perez Martinez Attacker
12
Ilias Akhomach Chakkour
Ilias Akhomach Chakkour Attacker
14
Carlos Martín Domínguez
Carlos Martín Domínguez Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Karl-Johan Johnsson
Karl-Johan Johnsson Goalkeeper
50
Stefan Bajic
Stefan Bajic Goalkeeper
39
Mike Penders
Mike Penders Goalkeeper
3
Ben Chilwell
Ben Chilwell Defender
2
Andrew Omobamidele
Andrew Omobamidele Defender
22
Guela Doué
Guela Doué Defender
6
Ismael Doukoure
Ismael Doukoure Defender
24
Lucas Høgsberg
Lucas Høgsberg Defender
5
Aaron Anselmino
Aaron Anselmino Defender
11
Sebastian Nanasi
Sebastian Nanasi Midfielder
19
Julio César Enciso
Julio César Enciso Midfielder
18
Junior Mwanga
Junior Mwanga Midfielder
8
Maximilano Oyedele
Maximilano Oyedele Midfielder
32
Valentín Barco
Valentín Barco Midfielder
7
Diego Manuel Jadon da Silva Moreira
Diego Manuel Jadon da Silva Moreira Midfielder
83
Rafael Filipe Gonçalves Soares Luís
Rafael Filipe Gonçalves Soares Luís Midfielder
17
Mathis Amougou
Mathis Amougou Midfielder
29
Samir El Mourabet
Samir El Mourabet Midfielder
10
Emanuel Esseh Emegha
Emanuel Esseh Emegha Attacker
15
David Datro Fofana
David Datro Fofana Attacker
27
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw Attacker
42
Guemissongui Ouattara
Guemissongui Ouattara Attacker
20
Martial Godo
Martial Godo Attacker
80
Gessime Yassine
Gessime Yassine Attacker
9
Joaquín Panichelli
Joaquín Panichelli Attacker

CONCLUSION

Overall, the structural indicators point toward Strasbourg holding the stronger pre-match profile. Power rankings give Strasbourg a 3.3-point edge. External projection is Rayo Vallecano 46%, draw 27.8%, and Strasbourg 26.2%. That projection profile diverges from the structural signals, so execution is likely to decide the result. The balance of play should hinge on execution in transitions and set-piece phases.

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