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Rayo Vallecano Vs Barcelona Lineups, Injuries, Predictions & Head-to-Head Stats
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FC Barcelona visit Vallecas to take on Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM BST, 3:30 PM ET (12:30 PM PT).

The Catalan giants will be hoping to build on their positive start to the season whilst Rayo will be looking to use their home advantage and take on a strong opponent.

Latest team news & Injuries

Barcelona

  • Gavi is out with discomfort in his right knee and will not play against Vallecas. Hansi Flick said he's improving but will also miss the Spain games during the international break.
  • Marc-André ter Stegen is out long-term after medical issues this summer.
  • Squad note: Wojciech Szczęsny has been registered and is in the squad list; Roony Bardghji's registration was still pending in some reports.

Rayo Vallecano

  • Abdul Mumin is in recovery (knee) and is out. 
  • Nobel Mendy is doubtful / not ready yet after his move.

Rayo Vallecano Vs Barcelona Lineups

Barcelona (Predicted 4–2–3–1): Joan García; Koundé, Eric García / Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie de Jong, Pedri; Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha / Ferran Torres

Rayo Vallecano (Predicted4–4–2): Augusto Batalla; Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, Pep Chavarría; Pathé Ciss, Unai López; Isi Palazón, Pedro Díaz, Álvaro García; Jorge de Frutos.

Head-to-Head Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona

Barcelona has an obvious historical advantage over Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona has won 30 of 47 matches, while Rayo has won 7 with 10 ending in a draw. They have also heavily outscored Rayo in these games.

Most recent matches have been won by Barça but a few of them were. For example, Rayo lost 1–2 to Barcelona on August 27, 2024, while Barca won 1–0 on February 17, 2025.

Prediction 

Barça are the big favourites on Sunday. Betting lines are in agreement across the board, with Barca being adjusted to odds between 1.25 and 1.45.
Dimers' models have Barcelona at a 63.9% of winning, Rayo at 16.3% and 19.8% draw.

Final score predictions: Rayo 0–2 Barcelona.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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