Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves prediction & probabilities (2026-08-20)

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Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves Cards

2026-08-20 · 20:00
Cards68.5%Over 3.5 cards
Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 68.5%A clear lean on the model’s numbers. Calibrated, not a tip.
69%

model probability

ConvictionStrong

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 3.5 cards at 68.5%, its strongest read on the Cards market. The total-cards ladder runs from 84.2% for over 2.5 to 33.4% for over 5.5, with over 4.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 50.4%. Head to head on cards, Alaves are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 48.0%, with a level count at 18.4%. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.584.2%

Over 3.568.5%

Over 4.550.4%

Over 5.533.4%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 84.2% 15.8%
3.5 cards 68.5% 31.5%
4.5 cards 50.4% 49.6%
5.5 cards 33.4% 66.6%

Who picks up more cards

Rayo Vallecano33.7%

Level18.4%

★ ModelAlaves48.0%

Team card lines

Rayo Vallecano over 1.5

62.6%

Rayo Vallecano over 2.5

36.3%

Alaves over 1.5

71.7%

Alaves over 2.5

46.8%

Card handicap

Rayo Vallecano line Rayo Vallecano Alaves
-1.5 18.7% 81.3%
-0.5 33.7% 66.3%
+0.5 52.0% 48.0%
+1.5 69.8% 30.3%

Red card

Any red card23.4%

Rayo Vallecano red card13.6%

Alaves red card11.4%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 84.5% 15.5%
22.5 fouls 74.3% 25.7%
24.5 fouls 61.8% 38.2%

The discipline market is less analysed than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves. The model leans toward Alaves for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

68.5%Over 3.5 cards
23.4%Any red card
48.0%Most cards: Alaves
62.6%Rayo Vallecano over 1.5 cards
71.7%Alaves over 1.5 cards
74.3%Over 22.5 fouls

Split by side, Rayo Vallecano over 1.5 cards sits at 62.6% and Alaves at 71.7%. A red card for either side is rated at 23.4% (Rayo Vallecano 13.6%, Alaves 11.4%).

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. The track record is public, misses included.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 68.5% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 23.4%, high enough to matter for the team lines.
The DisciplinarianAlaves are the pick to collect more cards at 48.0%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 4.5 cards: over sits at 50.4%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 68.5% for Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves.

Will there be a red card in Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves?
The model rates a red card for either side at 23.4%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves?
The model rates Alaves to pick up more cards at 48.0%, with a level count at 18.4%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 10,079 matches we rated like this one (60–70%), Cards actually happened 65.7% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 13 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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