Almeria will host Rayo Vallecano in Andalusia, Almeria on matchday one of the new 2023/2024 Spanish La Liga season.
Competition: La Liga
Time: 18:30 GMT
Date: 11/08/2023
Venue: Estadio Mediterraneo
These predictions on Almeria vs Rayo Vallecano were made by Bookmaker Ratings’ tipster, Miracle Nwoke. For more predictions on Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga and other European football leagues, visit our Football Predictions & Betting Tips page.
For prediction on Almeria vs Rayo Vallecano, I say this match will end with under 2.5 goals and this is why. Four of Almeria’s last five matches ended with under 2.5 goals and Rayo Vallecano have the same stat, hence the chances of the game lacking goals are high.
Based on Rayo Vallecano and Almeria’s recent results, I predict this La Liga opener to end in a score draw and this is why. Rayo Vallecano played three draws (1-1s) in their last five matches while Almeria drew twice in their last five. Another important prediction for this clash is draw either half.
Almeria and Rayo Vallecano will kick off the new 2023/2024 La Liga season on Friday night but there’s a huge chance the game will lack much noteworthy moments.
The hosts may have endured a rollercoaster pre-season, but they started their friendlies with a huge 7-0 win over El Ejido and ended it with a tight 1-0 win over Granada. However, between these two wins, they recorded two draws against Las Palmas and Antequera and a narrow 1-0 defeat to Malaga. However, they will hope to start their season with a win against Rayo Vallecano on Friday.
Rayo Vallecano also underperformed in their pre-season after they won just one (1-0 win over Panathinaikos) of their five pre-season friendlies. They recorded three draws and lost one against Real Valladolid. They will hope to start their new season without a defeat.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Almeria: Marino, Akieme, Chumi, Costa, Embarba, Gonzalez, Lazaro, Pozo, Ramazani, Robertone, Suarez
Rayo Vallecano: Dimitrievski; Balliu, Lejeune, Aridane, Espino; Valentin, Ciss, U Lopez; Salvi, De Tomas, Nteka