The big picture

Rayo Vallecano come in 14th on the ladder with 12 points; Málaga are 20th on 5. Rayo Vallecano have the higher position to protect.

Rayo Vallecano are 3–4–3 in LaLiga 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 2 against.

Málaga are 0–7–5 in LaLiga 2026-27, averaging 0.8 goals for and 1.9 against.

Form

Rayo Vallecano have won two of their last five and most recently beat Celta Vigo 3–0.

Málaga have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Racing Santander 1–2.

Head to head

These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2011: Rayo Vallecano 4, Málaga 5, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2015-16), it was a draw 1–1 at La Rosaleda.

Biggest margin between these two: Málaga by 5 goals in 2013-14 (5–0).

Players to watch

For Rayo Vallecano, watch Sergio Camello (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Álvaro García (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

For Málaga, watch Adrián Niño (0.6 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Carlos Dotor (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Estadio de Vallecas

Rayo Vallecano have won 7 of their last 17 at Estadio de Vallecas.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Rayo Vallecano go in as clear favourites.