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Club Atlético de Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Club Atlético de Madrid
2 – 0
Full Time
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Sun 2 Jan 2022 · 15:15 UTC Estadio Wanda Metropolitano HT 45' · FT 45'
Diego Simeone 7' Y
Diego Simeone 8' Y
Luis Suarez 26' Y
Jose Maria Gimenez 63' Y
Rodrigo de Paul 73' Y
Rodrigo de Paul 74' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Club Atlético de Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.

Match Details

  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Ruben Becerril
  • Referee Miguel Martinez
  • Referee Alejandro Muniz
  • Referee Gorka Etayo Herrera
  • Referee Jorge Figueroa

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atlético de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompié 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alavés 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

9
2
1
Club Atlético de Madrid 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Last 5 meetings
2022-01-02 Club Atlético de Madrid 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2019-02-16 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Club Atlético de Madrid 2018-08-25 Club Atlético de Madrid 1–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Recent Form

Club Atlético de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jan Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 2–0 W
22 Dec Granada CF A 1–2 L
18 Dec Sevilla FC A 1–2 L
12 Dec Real Madrid CF A 0–2 L
07 Dec FC Porto A 3–1 W
04 Dec RCD Mallorca H 1–2 L
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jan Club Atlético de Madrid A 0–2 L
18 Dec Deportivo Alavés H 2–0 W
12 Dec Villarreal CF A 0–2 L
05 Dec RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 1–0 W
27 Nov Valencia CF A 1–1 D
22 Nov RCD Mallorca H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Club Atlético de Madrid Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
#4 Position #8
69 Points 50
38 Played 38
21 / 6 / 11 W / D / L 12 / 14 / 12
62 Scored 41
44 Conceded 44
+18 GD -3
1.82 PPG 1.32
55% Win % 32%

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Club Atlético de Madrid are 4th (69 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid get us underway at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
  • 5' Esteban Saveljich has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 278 appearances.
  • 7' Club Atletico de Madrid receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 7.
  • 8' It’s a booking for Club Atletico de Madrid player. Diego Simeone gets a Yellow card.
  • 13' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Club Atletico de Madrid side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 18' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from Unai Lopez, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 26' Luis Suarez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 26.
  • 28' Angel Correa has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 28 minutes.
  • 33' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 38' Mario Hermoso has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Club Atletico de Madrid that had 523 games and scored 611 goals.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Rayo Vallecano de Madrid team. Isi Palazon is replaced by Andres Martin on 46 minute.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Iraola will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 53' The deadlock is broken! Angel Correa gets on the scoresheet on 53 minutes.
  • 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 59' Kevin Rodrigues makes way for Bebe at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
  • 63' That is a Yellow card for Club Atletico de Madrid. Jose Maria Gimenez will be fuming at that decision.
  • 68' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 72' Club Atletico de Madrid make a change. Luis Suarez trudges off to be replaced by Matheus Cunha on 72 minutes.
  • 73' The referee calls foul for Rodrigo de Paul. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 74' Controversy at the stadium! Rodrigo de Paul argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 76' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid make a change. Santiago Comesana trudges off to be replaced by Radamel Falcao on 76 minutes.
  • 81' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 81 minutes.
  • 86' Isi Palazon is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Club Atletico de Madrid tonight.
  • 90' Felipe gets the nod from Club Atletico de Madrid. He replaces Yannick Carrasco and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Full Time. Club Atletico de Madrid beats Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Lineups

Club Atlético de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nelson Vivas

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Iraola

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alvaro Morata 4
Antoine Griezmann 3
Angel Correa 3
Nahuel Molina 2
Memphis Depay 2
Conor Gallagher 2
Mario Hermoso 1
Francisco Garcia 1

Head to Head

2022-01-02 Club Atlético de Madrid 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2019-02-16 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Club Atlético de Madrid 2018-08-25 Club Atlético de Madrid 1–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Club Atlético de Madrid Form

2022-01-02 Club Atlético de Madrid 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2021-12-22 Granada CF 2–1 Club Atlético de Madrid L 2021-12-18 Sevilla FC 2–1 Club Atlético de Madrid L 2021-12-12 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Club Atlético de Madrid L 2021-12-07 FC Porto 1–3 Club Atlético de Madrid W 2021-12-04 Club Atlético de Madrid 1–2 RCD Mallorca L

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2022-01-02 Club Atlético de Madrid 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2021-12-18 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–0 Deportivo Alavés W 2021-12-12 Villarreal CF 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2021-12-05 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2021-11-27 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2021-11-22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 3–1 RCD Mallorca W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62 Club Atlético de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 63% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Club Atlético de Madrid59% Draw26% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid15%
Actual: Club Atlético de Madrid win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Club Atlético de Madrid or Draw
85%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
41%
Club Atlético de Madrid or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Club Atlético de Madrid41% Draw49% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid10%
Actual: Club Atlético de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
17%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.1%
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
8.3%
3 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
4.6%
4 – 0
3%
1 – 2
2.9%
2 – 2
2.5%
4 – 1
2%

Asian Handicap — Club Atlético de Madrid

Handicap Club Atlético de Madrid covers Push Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 19% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 27% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 9% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Club Atlético de Madrid keeps clean sheet
56% ✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.