Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano – News and Probable Lineups

Rayo Vallecano will be looking to secure consecutive victories in Spain’s top league when they continue their journey against Sevilla this Sunday evening.

The away side currently sits 12th in the La Liga standings, having established a six-point buffer from the relegation zone, while Sevilla occupies 13th with an equal point total (30) as their opponents.

Match overview

Sevilla heads into this fixture following a 2-2 stalemate with Real Betis in the Seville derby, with Isaac Romero scoring an equalizer for Los Nervionenses late in the game.

Matias Almeyda’s squad has quietly managed to compile a four-match unbeaten streak in Spain’s elite division, which has propelled them to 13th in the La Liga table.

Sevilla’s record stands at eight victories, six draws, and 12 losses from their 26 league fixtures this season, totaling 30 points and maintaining a six-point lead above the relegation zone.

However, Los Nervionenses have struggled at home this term, accumulating only 15 points from 13 games and conceding 19 goals.

Sevilla will aim to achieve a La Liga double over Rayo, having triumphed 1-0 in their earlier encounter back in September 2025.

Rayo has managed to secure only 11 wins out of their last 55 encounters with Sevilla across all competitions, with their most recent victory occurring at Estadio Ramon in October 2022.

Inigo Perez’s team was previously in relegation peril but has garnered eight points from their last four matches, achieving victories over Atletico Madrid and Real Oviedo, alongside draws against Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao.

The capital club is now positioned 12th in the standings, six points above the relegation zone and 10 points shy of sixth-placed Celta Vigo.

Rayo has secured only three wins on the road in La Liga this season, experiencing eight defeats and conceding 22 goals away from home.

Perez’s side will shift focus to the Conference League after this match, preparing for their first leg against Samsunspor in the last-16 round.

Sevilla La Liga form:

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Rayo Vallecano La Liga form:

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Team News

Sevilla will reintegrate Tanguy Nianzou and Joan Jordânia into their squad after serving suspensions, but Gabriel Suazo will be absent, having received a caution in the recent Seville derby.

Ruben Vargas and Marcao will both not feature due to injuries, while Cesar Azpilicueta will undergo a late fitness evaluation to determine his availability.

Head coach Almeyda is anticipated to implement changes for this encounter, with Isaac Romero and Chidera Ejuke possibly making their way into the lineup.

For Rayo, it may be a case of “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” given their impressive performance in the 3-0 victory over Oviedo on Wednesday night.

Pathe Ciss has a minor doubt due to an issue that forced his substitution late in the match against Oviedo, although the home side is optimistic about his recovery.

However, Diego Mendez will miss the match due to injury.

Jorge de Frutos scored twice in the team’s last outing and is expected to start again in the central attacking role this weekend.

Sevilla probable starting XI:

We drove; Azpilicueta, Nianzou, Gudelj, Salas; J Sanchez, Agoume, Sow, Ejuke; Adams, Romero

Rayo Vallecano probable starting XI:

Battle; Ratiu, Lejeune, Felipe, Chavarria; Lopez, Ciss, Diaz; Akhomach, De Frutos, A Garcia

Sevilla’s home performances this season have been underwhelming, while Rayo is currently achieving solid results, leading us to hesitate in backing the hosts with full assurance and instead leaning towards a low-scoring draw.