Thursday , 2 July 2026

Granada CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Granada CF
2 – 2
Full Time
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Sun 3 Apr 2022 · 16:30 UTC Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes HT 45' · FT 45'
Njegos Petrovic 8' Y
Luis Milla 23' Y
Luis Milla 24' Y
Alex Collado 45' Y
Y 49' Santiago Comesana
R 51' Santiago Comesana
Y 57' Sergi Guardiola
Y 61' Iraola
R 73' Iraola
Matias Arezo 88' Y
Y 90' Catena
Y 90' Mario Hernandez

Overview

Match Preview

Granada CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes.

Match Details

  • Referee Alejandro Hernandez
  • Referee Jose Naranjo
  • Referee Angel Nevado
  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Ruben Ruiperez
  • Referee Diego Sanchez

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 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 Alaves 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

1
3
Granada CF 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Last 5 meetings
2022-04-03 Granada CF 2–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2021-08-29 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 4–0 Granada CF

Recent Form

Granada CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 2–2 D
19 Mar Deportivo Alaves A 3–2 W
12 Mar Elche CF H 0–1 L
05 Mar Valencia CF A 1–3 L
28 Feb Cadiz CF H 0–0 D
19 Feb Villarreal CF H 1–4 L
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Granada CF A 2–2 D
19 Mar Club Atletico de Madrid H 0–1 L
13 Mar Sevilla FC H 1–1 D
06 Mar Cadiz CF A 0–2 L
26 Feb Real Madrid CF H 0–1 L
18 Feb Elche CF A 1–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Granada CF and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid get this one started.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Granada CF and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 6' What composure from Catena! The Spain international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 8' A moment of madness from Njegos Petrovic on 8 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Granada CF will be frustrated.
  • 13' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Granada CF that had 251 games and scored 289 goals.
  • 17' Sergi Guardiola adds to his 0 season tally! Rayo Vallecano de Madrid lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 22' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 23' Luis Milla picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luis Milla on 24.
  • 29' 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.
  • 34' Sergio Escudero has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 44' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Alex Collado is booked for Granada CF — Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' The Granada CF bench stirs into life. Njegos Petrovic is withdrawn and Yan Eteki gets his opportunity.
  • 49' Santiago Comesana has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 49.
  • 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Santiago Comesana.
  • 56' Antonio Puertas has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 24 cards already picked up this season.
  • 57' Sergi Guardiola has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
  • 61' Iraola catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 61.
  • 61' A change in the Granada CF ranks — Quini exits the field as Myrto Uzuni enters on 61.
  • 66' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 67' What a moment for Jorge Molina! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 72' Granada CF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's shape.
  • 73' The referee shows Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player a Red card on 73.
  • 73' Mamadou Sylla has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sergi Guardiola on 73 minute.
  • 78' Luis Suarez makes way for Matias Arezo at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Granada CF.
  • 83' Granada CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rayo Vallecano de Madrid backline.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Mario Hernandez. He replaces Oscar Valentin on 86 minute.
  • 88' Granada CF make a change. Sergio Escudero trudges off to be replaced by Alberto Soro on 88 minutes.
  • 88' Matias Arezo is having his name booked by the referee on 88.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player. Catena gets a Yellow card.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Granada CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Torrecilla

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Iraola

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alvaro Garcia 2
Randy Ntekja 1
Sergi Guardiola 1
Catena 1
Luis Milla 1
Jorge Molina 1
Pathe Ciss 1
Florian Lejeune 1

Head to Head

2022-04-03 Granada CF 2–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2021-08-29 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 4–0 Granada CF

Granada CF Form

2022-04-03 Granada CF 2–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2022-03-19 Deportivo Alaves 2–3 Granada CF W 2022-03-12 Granada CF 0–1 Elche CF L 2022-03-05 Valencia CF 3–1 Granada CF L 2022-02-28 Granada CF 0–0 Cadiz CF D 2022-02-19 Granada CF 1–4 Villarreal CF L

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2022-04-03 Granada CF 2–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2022-03-19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Club Atletico de Madrid L 2022-03-13 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Sevilla FC D 2022-03-06 Cadiz CF 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2022-02-26 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Real Madrid CF L 2022-02-18 Elche CF 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31 Granada CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for: Granada CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Granada CF35% Draw27% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Granada CF or Draw
62%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
65%
Granada CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Granada CF24% Draw45% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid31%
Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Granada CF

Handicap Granada CF covers Push Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 17% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 20% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Granada CF keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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