Football Fans eagerly anticipate numerous matches around the globe, particularly those held in the Spanish La Liga. We at The Football Yeller are here to cover the Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs Rayo Vallecano for the La Liga 2025/26 Gameweek 3 matchup that will take place on Sunday, 31st August 2025, at Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Preview
There is an obvious historical favourite for the August 31, 2025, La Liga match between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano. In their 47 prior meetings, Barcelona has a strong head-to-head record against Rayo Vallecano, having won 30 of them, drawn 10, and lost just 7.
In this match, Barcelona has also been quite effective in front of goal, scoring 130 goals and giving up just 40. Recent meetings, meanwhile, have been more evenly matched, with Rayo Vallecano proving to be a challenging foe.
Between October 2021 and November 2023, Rayo Vallecano played five games against Barcelona and was undefeated, winning three and drawing two. Barcelona’s 3-0 victory in May 2024 ended this run. Following that, Barcelona has defeated Rayo 2-1 in August 2024 and 1-0 in February 2025, their last two meetings.
Barcelona has a perfect record as of the 2025–2026 La Liga season (two victories, six goals for, two goals against), and Rayo Vallecano has also started well (one victory, three goals for, one goal against).
This implies that even though Barcelona has always been the favourite, Rayo Vallecano’s current play and previous victories over the Catalan powerhouses could make for an exciting and competitive contest.
Going into this La Liga matchup, Barcelona has a win probability of 45%, whereas Rayo Vallecano has a win probability of 20%, and the possibility of A Draw is 35%
Now let’s look at the Barcelona Team News vs Rayo Vallecano:
Below is Barcelona’s Official La Liga Squad:
Goalkeepers: Marc-André ter Stegen, Joan García, and Wojciech Szczesny.
Defenders: Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García, Gerard Martín, Alejandro Balde, Jules Koundé, and Héctor Fort.
Midfielders: Marc Casadó, Gavi, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Fermín López, Pablo Torre, Marc Bernal, and Dani Olmo.
Forwards: Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Marcus Rashford, and Roony Bardghji.
The Following Players might be Injured/Unavailable for this Match at present:
Marc-André ter Stegen.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Betting
If you’re into football betting, it might be worth considering a bet on Barcelona to win. While the match could turn out to be close and competitive, Barcelona may have the edge—especially if they’re up against a side like Rayo Vallecano, whose defence can be tested. Given the potential value, backing Barcelona could be a smart option.
If you’re feeling adventurous and looking to boost your potential payout, you might consider riskier outcomes like a draw or even a win for Rayo Vallecano. Football is unpredictable, and on a good day, Rayo Vallecano could spring a surprise. Just keep in mind that higher risk comes with higher uncertainty.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Livestream
The Broadcasting Rights are granted to ESPN+ and FuboTV in the United States. In the UK, fans may watch the La Liga Season on LaLigaTV, Amazon Prime Video, and Premier Sports.
In the African Continent, SuperSport broadcasts live coverage of every La Liga game. Unfortunately, Indian fans of La Liga will not have the opportunity to watch the matches live on TV Channels this season.
Only FanCode (FanCode.com) will offer fans the opportunity to watch their favourite teams. A long-term agreement has been signed with FanCode to offer complimentary live streaming of La Liga matches.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineups
Here’s the Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs Rayo Vallecano for the 2025/26 La Liga Gameweek 3:
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