Rayo Vallecano hosts Alavés at the Estadio de Vallecas on Thursday as both clubs play their second La Liga match of the season.
Iñigo Pérez left Rayo for Villarreal in June after two full seasons in charge, and Beñat San José arrived from Eibar to replace him. His only previous European job as a head coach was in the Saudi league.
Rayo kicked off its season on Saturday with a 2-1 loss away to Sevilla.
Watch Rayo Vallecano vs. Alavés on ESPN+
Alavés finished 14th last season and turned to Quique Sánchez Flores in March after Eduardo Coudet left mid-season for River Plate.
Alavés got off to an impressive start this season as they defeated Getafe 3-0 at home. Another good result could have them readjusting their expectations for the campaign.
If you
are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
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Rayo Vallecano vs. Alavés game odds
Rayo Vallecano vs. Alavés prediction, pick
Rayo is at home and Vallecas is a tough place to play. The home side will be looking to rebound from its opening weekend loss, while the visitors come in with momentum. A draw seems like a fair result here.
Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1, Alavés 1
Rayo Vallecano vs. Alavés channel, start time, streaming
- When: Thursday, August 20
- Where: Estadio de Vallecas (Madrid, Spain)
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH HERE), ESPN Deportes (Watch LIVE on Fubo)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rayo Vallecano vs. Alaves prediction, odds, where to watch, time for La Liga match
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