- Almeria finished one point and one place off the bottom three last term.
- Rayo Vallecano took 11th spot last season.
- There were six goals scored in the two meetings in the 2022-23 La Liga campaign.
Almeria and Rayo Vallecano do battle at Power Horse Stadium on the opening weekend of the 2023-24 La Liga schedule. Check out the latest Almeria vs Rayo Vallecano odds and top tips in this betting preview.
Almeria vs. Rayo Vallecano Odds
Moneyline: Almeria +140 | Rayo Vallecano +190 | Draw +230
The bookmakers are having a hard time splitting these two sides. Almeria is the slight favorite at +140, but Vallecano is only priced at +190. You can get the draw at the decent La Liga odds of +230.
Almeria vs. Rayo Vallecano Information
Almeria vs Rayo Vallecano
Location of the game: Power Horse Stadium, Almeria.
Date & Time: Friday, August 11. 1:30 PM EST.
How to watch: ESPN+
Almeria vs. Rayo Vallecano Analysis
Can Rojiblancos Start with a Win?
Almeria had a tough first season back in La Liga, narrowly missing the drop last term. They finished in 17th place in the La Liga standings, collecting 41 points. Rojiblancos won 11, lost 19, and drew eight.
Home form will be key if Almeria is to avoid relegation again. Power Horse Stadium was a real fortress for the club last year, with ten of their 11 La Liga wins coming on home soil.
This will no doubt be another tough season in the top flight for the 2021-22 Segunda Division champions, but can they keep themselves away from the bottom three?
Being at home on the opening weekend is a bonus, and Vicente Moreno’s men are looking for all three points in front of their home fans. Stay tuned for the latest Almeria vs Rayo Vallecano odds and best soccer picks.
Almeria Projected Lineup:
- Marino
- Pozo
- Babic
- Chumi
- Akieme
- Eguaras
- Gonzalez
- Ramazani
- Robertone
- Embarba
- Suarez
Almeria Injuries:
Melo, Baptistao, Svidersky
Can the Red Sashes Leave Almeria with a Positive Result?
Rayo Vallecano had a solid season in La Liga last time around. They just missed out on a place in the top half, finishing in 11th on 49 points. Rayo picked up 13 wins, drew ten times, and suffered 15 defeats.
Rayo Vallecano could have finished a lot higher in the final La Liga ranking, but their form at the end of the campaign was poor. The Red Saches lost four of the last five, sealing just one victory against Villarreal.
Being away from home on the opening weekend of a new season is never easy, but Fransico’s troops will fancy their chances of picking up a positive result in Almeria.
Keep reading for the latest Almeria vs Rayo Vallecano odds, best tips, and top predictions.
Rayo Vallecano Projected Lineup:
- Dimitrievski
- Balliu
- Lejeune
- Hernandez
- Espino
- Cabrera
- Valentin
- Palazon
- Trejo
- Rivera
- Falcao
Rayo Vallecano Injuries:
None
Almeria vs. Rayo Vallecano Pick and Prediction
In the 2022-23 La Liga season, both teams won the home fixture. Almeria picked up an impressive 3-1 victory at Power Horse Stadium in October, scoring all three goals in the first half.
Several months later, Vallecano beat Almeria 2-0 at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, with an own goal helping them along the way.
This season opener is a tough one to call. Almeria is strong at home, while Vallecano will be no pushovers this year.
- Therefore, back the draw and both teams to score at +333. Also, have a wager on over 2.5 goals at -110.
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