Granada vs Rayo Vallecano prediction 06.01.2026 | Copa del Rey

ecently, with two draws and two defeats in the previous four matches. In the most recent outing, Granada lost 3-2 on the road against Almeria. The visitors deserved much more from that match as they ended with xG of 2.33, while the hosts had only 1.28, but poor defense cost Granada points.

Although Granada lost against Almeria, the head coach, Pacheta, was satisfied. He said, "We have to continue in this direction; we are doing many things well, but we need to be more consistent over time.  It's difficult to maintain a high volume of good play and create chances for 90 minutes."

Granada's Pau Castro Casadesus suffered an injury in the game against Almeria and will not play in the upcoming Copa del Rey tie. Pacheta's team will also be without Luca Zidane, Martin Hognla, and Baila Diallo.

Rayo Vallecano could have some problems in La Liga this season. They are currently only four points above the relegation zone. Rayo Vallecano won only one of the last four games in all competitions. In the previous match, they played 1-1 at home against Getafe. The home side was close to all three points, but the guests scored an equalizer late in the second half and left Vallecas with one point.

Rayo Vallecano's head coach, Inigo Perez, didn't hide his frustration after a draw against Getafe. He said, "These situations are inherent to football, to a match with so much tension, where you concede a goal at the end, where the fans, just like the players, are hurting. Everyone expresses themselves, and it creates a certain chaos that's a bit noisy, but it doesn't surprise me. Honestly, when we conceded the goal, I felt pain, disappointment, and guilt. I'm in that process, and I'll get through it, but it's true that right now I'm not feeling well."

Mario Martin suffered an injury in the previous La Liga round and will not travel to Granada. He will join already unavailable Pathe Ciss, Ivan Balliu, Alemao, Abdul Mumin, and Diego Mendez.