Rayo Vallecano vs Deportivo Alaves Betting Tips Consensus
5 AI models have taken a position on Rayo Vallecano vs Deportivo Alaves, and the strongest agreement is on the both teams to score market: 4 of the 4 models that priced it back BTTS: No. Elsewhere, the Asian handicap market leans Deportivo Alaves +0.5 (3/3). Below: every model's picks, their reasoning, and the best live odds for each selection.
How each AI model's picks settled — ranked by profit on this match (10 units staked per model).
Rayo Vallecano
4-2-3-1
Expected · official feed
11
Nteka
18
Machis
7
Palazon
19
de Frutos
8
Lopez
23
Valentin
20
Balliu
6
Ciss
24
Lejeune
2
Ratiu
13
Batalla
Bench (8)
Dani Cardenas · Pedro Diaz · Alexandre Zurawski · Sergio Camello · Fran Perez · Pelayo Fernandez · Marco de las Sias · Jozhua Vertrouwd
Coach · Benat San Jose
Match Preview
Rayo Vallecano vs Deportivo Alaves Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-15 19:22 UTC
Rayo Vallecano host Alaves in unusual Butarque setting
The tactical approach of both Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo Alaves will be under scrutiny as they meet at Butarque, a venue unfamiliar to both sides for this LaLiga fixture. The matchday 2 encounter presents an intriguing start to the season, with Rayo Vallecano looking to make the most of their temporary home ground.
A changed home environment
The most significant factor for this match is the venue change, with Rayo Vallecano playing at Butarque instead of their usual Campo de Futbol de Vallecas due to a stadium-safety dispute. This shift is expected to impact the usual home advantage, creating an unusual atmosphere for Rayo's first home league game of the season. The logistical uncertainty surrounding the move could also play a role in how the team performs on the pitch.
Recent form and history
Both teams have been active with pre-season friendlies, with Rayo Vallecano experiencing mixed results, including wins against Sporting Charleroi and losses to Ipswich Town and Feyenoord. Their last competitive fixture was a 1-2 victory over Deportivo Alaves in LaLiga on May 23, 2026. Alaves, meanwhile, have also navigated a series of friendly matches, securing wins against Castellon and Girona, alongside draws with Racing Santander and Eibar. Their most recent encounter with Rayo saw them defeated 1-2.
Head-to-head context
Looking at the head-to-head record, Rayo Vallecano have had the edge in recent LaLiga meetings. They secured a 1-2 away win against Alaves on May 23, 2026, and also won at home 1-0 on October 26, 2025. Alaves did manage a 2-0 victory in the Copa del Rey on January 14, 2026, but Rayo have otherwise been dominant in their league encounters, winning 0-2 on March 29, 2025, and 1-0 on October 26, 2024.
Expected team setups
While official lineups are yet to be confirmed, both teams are expected to field their strongest available XIs as they look to start the LaLiga season positively. Rayo Vallecano will aim to leverage any familiarity they have with the Butarque pitch, while Alaves will seek to exploit the unusual circumstances for the home side. The tactical battle will be key, especially given the potential for a different dynamic without the usual home support.
Looking ahead
This fixture marks the second matchday of the LaLiga season. For Rayo Vallecano, securing a positive result at their temporary home ground will be crucial to building momentum early on. Deportivo Alaves will be looking to cause an upset and take advantage of the disruption to their opponents' usual home setup. The outcome could set the tone for both teams as the campaign unfolds.
Deportivo Alaves
3-5-2
Expected · official feed
20
Manas
11
Martinez
21
Rebbach
4
Suarez
8
Blanco
19
Ibanez
7
Perez
17
Otto
16
Koski
14
Tenaglia
1
Sivera
Bench (13)
Youssef Enriquez · Ander Guevara · Mariano Diaz · Carles Alena · Hugo Novoa · Adrian Rodriguez · Mikel Rodriguez · Miguel Rodriguez · Carlos Protesoni · Moussa Diarra · Xanet Olaiz · Gregoire Swiderski · Lucas Boye
Coach · Quique Sanchez Flores
Official expected line-ups for this match from the data feed. Locks as Confirmed ~1h before kickoff.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Rayo Vallecano vs Deportivo Alaves
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
Model
1X2
O/U
BTTS
AH
GS
CS
DeepSeek
+3.3% ROI
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Gemini
-1.3% ROI
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ChatGPT
-2.0% ROI
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Qwen
-2.3% ROI
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Grok
-4.2% ROI
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Recent Form
Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo Alaves's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Rayo Vallecano
3
Wins
2
Draws
5
Losses
12
Scored
15
Conceded
1
Clean sheets
7
BTTS
15 AugLALSevilla2–1Rayo VallecanoL
8 AugFRIIpswich Town3–0Rayo VallecanoL
1 AugFRISporting Charleroi2–3Rayo VallecanoW
26 JulFRIFeyenoord2–1Rayo VallecanoL
17 JulFRIHeart of Midlothian2–1Rayo VallecanoL
27 MayCONCrystal Palace1–0Rayo VallecanoL
23 MayLALDeportivo Alaves1–2Rayo VallecanoW
17 MayLALRayo Vallecano2–0VillarrealW
14 MayLALValencia1–1Rayo VallecanoD
11 MayLALRayo Vallecano1–1GironaD
Deportivo Alaves
5
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
15
Scored
9
Conceded
5
Clean sheets
5
BTTS
15 AugLALDeportivo Alaves3–0GetafeW
7 AugFRIRacing Santander1–1Deportivo AlavesD
31 JulFRIDeportivo Alaves3–0CastellonW
25 JulFRIGirona0–1Deportivo AlavesW
18 JulFRIDeportivo Alaves1–1EibarD
23 MayLALDeportivo Alaves1–2Rayo VallecanoL
17 MayLALReal Oviedo0–1Deportivo AlavesW
13 MayLALDeportivo Alaves1–0BarcelonaW
9 MayLALElche1–1Deportivo AlavesD
2 MayLALDeportivo Alaves2–4Athletic BilbaoL
Head to Head
Rayo Vallecano vs Deportivo Alaves·recent meetings
7Rayo Vallecano wins
0Draws
4Deportivo Alaves wins
23 MayDeportivo Alaves1 – 2Rayo VallecanoLaLiga
14 JanDeportivo Alaves2 – 0Rayo VallecanoCopa del Rey
26 Oct ’25Rayo Vallecano1 – 0Deportivo AlavesLaLiga
29 Mar ’25Deportivo Alaves0 – 2Rayo VallecanoLaLiga
26 Oct ’24Rayo Vallecano1 – 0Deportivo AlavesLaLiga
10 Mar ’24Deportivo Alaves1 – 0Rayo VallecanoLaLiga
