Saturday’s four-match La Liga slate concludes with Real Madrid (3-0-1) hosting Rayo Vallecano (1-1-2) at Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid is coming off a 2-1 UEFA Champions League victory over Internazionale this past Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappé notably finding the back of the net. In La Liga, Real Madrid last played on Sept. 4, suffering a 1-0 loss to Real Betis. The two clubs are now neck and neck in the standings with nine points apiece.
Prior to that loss, Real Madrid opened its 2026-27 La Liga campaign with a perfect 3-0 record, thanks in large part to Mbappé’s team-leading four goals, including a hat trick against Real Sociedad. Real Madrid will look to get back on track and into the win column Saturday to avoid falling too far behind Barcelona, which has opened the season 4-0 with 12 points.
Rayo Vallecano started its season 0-1-2 with three tough matches in a row against Sevilla, Alavés, and Barcelona. However, Rayo picked up its first win last Saturday with a 3-2 victory over Racing Santander. Sergio Camello scored twice in the win, giving him five goals on the season. Rayo Vallecano will be without Fran Pérez and Jorge de Frutos against Real Madrid after both players received red cards late in last week’s match.
Read below for our Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano predictions, picks, odds, and more for Saturday’s La Liga matchup.
Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano Odds
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists Real Madrid as a significant favorite for Saturday’s La Liga match.
- Real Madrid: -900
- Rayo Vallecano: +2000
- Draw: +900
Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano Predictions
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook offers a wide variety of soccer betting markets, while the Stats Hub provides valuable insights and trends to help you make more informed wagers. That’s where our Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano prediction below comes from:
Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid Best Bet: Both Teams to Score – No (-145)
The Stats Hub notes that the Both Teams to Score market has hit in seven of Rayo Vallecano’s last eight La Liga matches, including all four so far this season. However, Rayo is expected to be without several key players against Real Madrid on Saturday.
Real Madrid has already shut out one opponent this season while allowing only one goal in each of its other three La Liga matches, including its 1-0 loss to Real Betis. With Rayo missing multiple players and Real Madrid looking to bounce back at home, we’re going against the recent trend and backing Both Teams to Score – No.
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid Game Prop Pick for Sept. 12: Both Teams to Score – No (-145)
Popular Props for Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano
Kylian Mbappé continues to be one of the most popular targets in the player prop markets whenever Real Madrid takes the field:
- Kylian Mbappé – Anytime Goalscorer
- Jude Bellingham – Over 0.5 Shots On Target
- Kylian Mbappé – To Score 2+ Goals
Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano Match Info
- 📍 Location: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain
- 📅 Date: Saturday, Sept. 12
- ⏰ Start Time: 3:00 PM ET
- 📺 Where to Watch: ESPN+
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