RC Strasbourg Alsace vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction 7 May 2026
Added on 05 May, 2026
The second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final between RC Strasbourg and Rayo Vallecano is set for Thursday, with the tie still finely balanced after a narrow first-leg result.
Strasbourg head into the clash from a mid-table position in Ligue 1, having recently suffered a 2–1 defeat to Toulouse FC. However, their European run has been far more convincing. The Alsatian side showed resilience and attacking quality in previous rounds, overcoming HNK Rijeka (2–1, 1–1) and (0–2, 4–0) to reach this stage.
Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, benefited from a strong league-phase performance that secured a top-eight finish and a direct path to the knockout rounds. They subsequently eliminated Samsunspor and AEK Athens with composed displays over two legs. Domestically, their La Liga campaign has been more turbulent, though a recent 2–0 win over Getafe CF helped ease relegation concerns.
Rayo took a slender advantage in the first leg but failed to convert several clear chances, leaving the tie open. The Spanish side are likely to adopt an aggressive approach away from home, yet Strasbourg’s attacking intent on their own ground should ensure they find the net, setting up a tense and competitive encounter.
Both teams to score 1.74