Our Rayo Vallecano vs AEK Athens Prediction: 1-1
Rayo Vallecano vs AEK Athens in the UEFA Conference League is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 9, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Rayo Vallecano vs AEK Athens prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rayo Vallecano's Last Match – Rayo Vallecano vs Elche
Rayo Vallecano will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Spain La Liga win against Elche on April 3. In that match, Rayo Vallecano recorded 60% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rayo Vallecano | 60% | 13 (5) | 1.36 | 72 |
 Elche | 40% | 5 (4) | 0.43 | 42 |
AEK Athens's Last Match – AEK Athens vs Kifisias FC
AEK Athens will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 Greece Super League 1 victory over Kifisias FC on March 22. In that match, AEK Athens controlled 56% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AEK Athens | 56% | 9 (5) | 2.29 | 26 |
 Kifisias FC | 44% | 11 (4) | 1.01 | 41 |
Rayo Vallecano vs AEK Athens Stats
Key Stats
| Rayo Vallecano | AEK Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | Attacking Strength | 1.75 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rayo Vallecano are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while AEK Athens average 2.1 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Rayo Vallecano 14-7
AEK Athens 21-7
What are the odds for this match?
Rayo Vallecano to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.4
AEK Athens to win: @3.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95