On Monday, February 17, 2025, FC Barcelona will meet Rayo Vallecano in a crucial LaLiga clash, kicking off at 9:00 PM CET at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. This match, part of Matchday 24 of the EA Sports LaLiga 2024/25 season, features Hansi Flick's Barcelona, currently standing in 3rd place, against Íñigo Pérez's Rayo Vallecano, who are positioned 6th in the league table.
As the Catalan side aims to secure another victory to keep their title hopes alive, Rayo Vallecano will be looking to cause an upset and solidify their standing within the top ranks of the league. The stakes are high for both teams, with Barcelona eager to reclaim the top spot.
Match Details
- Date: Monday, February 17
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain
- Live Stream: ESPN+
Betting Odds
- Barcelona: -600
- Draw: +650
- Rayo Vallecano: +1000
Projected Lineup for Barcelona
- Goalkeeper: Szczesny
- Defenders: Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Balde
- Midfielders: de Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Gavi
- Forwards: Raphinha, Lewandowski
Match Prediction
Prediction: Barcelona 3, Rayo Vallecano 1.
Barcelona's Offensive Performance
- Barcelona currently leads LaLiga with an impressive goal differential of +39.
- They also rank first in the league with a shot differential of +7.3 per match.
- The team has made 413 crosses this season, placing them third in this category within the league.
- However, they sit 18th in terms of long passes attempted, with a total of 812.
Rayo Vallecano's Offensive Analysis
- Rayo Vallecano has achieved a goal differential of +3, placing them sixth in LaLiga.
- Their shot differential stands at -3, which ranks them 12th in the league.
- The team has attempted 394 crosses this season, putting them in seventh place in this statistic.
- They rank 17th in LaLiga for pass completion percentage, with an accuracy of 80.1%.
This matchup promises to be an exciting contest as both teams vie for crucial points in their respective campaigns.
Zainab Y.
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