Rayo Vallecano – Osasuna

Rayo Vallecano host a struggling Osasuna at the Estadio de Vallecas, looking to climb out of the 16th spot where they have amassed just four points from one win, one draw and three defeats, with a meagre 8‑14 goal return. Osasuna sit comfortably in 11th place on seven points, having recorded two victories and a draw but also two losses, and they boast a tighter defensive record of five goals conceded compared with Rayo’s 14. The head‑to‑head record this season offers little solace for the home side, as they will need to improve both their scoring and defensive frailties to overturn the deficit. A positive result could see Rayo pull within a point of the safety zone, while a slip would widen the gap to the mid‑table Osasuna, who will be eager to extend their modest lead. Both teams know that the three points on offer could prove decisive in the battle for survival and a respectable league finish.