Match preview
Rayo Vallecano host Malaga in La Liga Matchweek 17 on Sunday 20 December 2026, 16:00 (UK time) at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid.
Rayo Vallecano sit 14th with 12 points from 11 matches, 7 points ahead of 20th-placed Malaga.
Rayo Vallecano are in mixed form (2W 1D 2L in their last 5). Malaga are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5).
Our data model gives Rayo Vallecano a 61% chance of victory, Malaga 17% and the draw 22%. It makes Rayo Vallecano the favourites, with expected goals of 1.86 against 0.85.

