Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano: La Liga Clash at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán

On Sunday, November 24, 2024, Sevilla FC will host Rayo Vallecano in an intriguing La Liga match at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium in Seville, Spain. The game is scheduled to kick off at 15:15 UTC.

Sevilla, currently ranked 13th in the La Liga standings, has been facing significant challenges under new coach Garcia Pimienta. After 13 rounds, the team has accumulated only 15 points and has suffered recent losses against Leganes (0-1) and Real Sociedad (0-2). The team is also dealing with several key injuries, including those to Chidera Ejuke, Nianzou Kouassi, Orjan Nyland, and Saul Niguez. Additionally, Lucien Agoume will be absent due to a red card received in the match against Leganes.

Rayo Vallecano, sitting in 12th place, is a solid mid-table team but has its own set of challenges. The team recently lost 1-3 to Las Palmas and is missing the services of Uruguayan defender Alfonso Espino, who is out with a leg injury. Key players for Rayo Vallecano include Jorge de Frutos, Sergio Camello, and Unai Lopez, who have been instrumental in the team’s performance this season.

The head-to-head statistics between the two teams indicate that Rayo Vallecano has only managed to defeat Sevilla twice at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, with the last victory coming in the 2022/23 season. In their last meeting in La Liga, the teams drew 2-2 at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán and Sevilla won 2-1 at Campo de Vallecas.

Predictions for the match suggest that it may be a low-scoring affair, with Sevilla struggling to break through opponents’ defenses and Rayo Vallecano known for their compact and organized play. The prediction favors Rayo Vallecano not to lose, with a possible final score of 0-1).

The match will be refereed by Mateo Busquets Ferrer, and fans can follow the live score and detailed statistics through various sports platforms like Sofascore and beIN SPORTS).