Watch match live Sevilla vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, lineups

Rayo Vallecano presents an intriguing clash as both teams navigate challenging seasons. Currently, Sevilla occupies the 13th position, grappling with a streak of back-to-back losses and a notable struggle to find the back of the net . In contrast, Rayo Vallecano sits slightly ahead in 12th place but also recently faced defeat, indicating that both teams are eager for a turnaround. Historically, Sevilla holds an advantage in their head-to-head encounters; however, Rayo secured victory in their last meeting in October 2022 .

Sevilla have dropped their last two league matches without finding the back of the net, and have lost three of their last four (W1). So they have hit something of a rough patch and looking back a bit further it has been four losses in their last eight.

Three of their four wins this season have come on home turf, but two of those were against teams beneath them in the league standings. On Sunday, they’ll meet a team who are one point better off than them, so a share of the spoils wouldn't be unexpected. 

Sevilla possible starting lineup: Fernandez; Carmona, Bade, Salas, Pedrosa; Sow, Sanchez, Lokonga; Lukebakio, Romero, Iheanacho

Rayo Vallecano possible starting lineup: Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Mumin, Chavarria; De Frutos, Valentin, U Lopez, A Garcia; Palazon, Camello

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Meanwhile, Rayo Valecano have experienced a mixed start to their league campaign, with four wins, four draws and four losses posted in their 12 matches to date. 

Their most recent fixture ended in a 3-1 loss at home to Las Palmas, though they have only lost two of their last eight games dating back to after the September international break (W3 D3 L2).

The visitors have played six away games in the league this season but have only managed a single victory. They also failed to score in three of those matches.

Analyzing team dynamics reveals contrasting trajectories: while Sevilla aims to recover from disappointing results against stronger opponents like Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven, Rayo Vallecano has shown resilience with an unbeaten streak in four matches. This match could serve as a pivotal moment for both squads as they seek to improve their standings within La Liga. The absence of specific predicted lineups complicates forecasting tactical approaches but highlights the importance of adaptability as each team strives for crucial points.

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