"Mounting a shock second-half comeback away at bitter local rivals Real Betis last weekend as they eventually snatched a thrilling 2-2 stalemate, Sevilla will be looking to use that dramatic late flurry as a platform to build on. However, getting February underway with a nightmare 4-1 drumming at the hands of Mallorca, Matias Almeyda's men have once again drastically failed to find any kind of stability this season."
"While Rayo Vallecano might have opened the New Year at the heart of a La Liga relegation scrap, the Little Thunderbolts have made a string of noticeable improvements over the past month. Storming their way to a 3-0 victory against Real Oviedo last time out, Inigo Perez's men are unbeaten in each of their last four consecutive appearances."
Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano meet in Andalusia with minimal separation in the standings. Sevilla mounted a dramatic comeback against Real Betis for a 2-2 draw but continues to struggle with inconsistency, recording only one win in their last five matches and two La Liga victories since mid-December. The hosts have managed just one domestic win at home this calendar year following a 3-0 home defeat to Levante. Rayo Vallecano, despite starting 2026 in a relegation battle, has shown marked improvement with four consecutive unbeaten matches, including a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo. Gabriel Suazo serves suspension for Sevilla while Tanguy Nianzou returns. Alexis Sanchez leads Sevilla's attack after scoring his first La Liga goal since October.
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