Levante UD vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Levante UD vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio Ciudad de Valencia.
- Levante UD 38 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 games · 50 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Teodoro Sobrino
- Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee David Medie
- Referee Ivan Hernandez
- Referee Antonio Alberola Rojas
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Aug | Real Madrid CF | H | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Aug | Cadiz CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | Cadiz CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 May | Getafe CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Levante UD | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | Granada CF | H | 4–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Sevilla FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 May | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 May | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Levante UD | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #8 |
| 42 | Points | 50 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 11 / 9 / 18 | W / D / L | 12 / 14 / 12 |
| 47 | Scored | 41 |
| 61 | Conceded | 44 |
| -14 | GD | -3 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.32 |
| 29% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Levante UD are 18th (42 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Levante UD have kicked off against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Ivan Balliu has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Levante UD have won 347 goals from 278 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 14' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ring the changes. Martin Merquelanz has done his job and it is now time for Isi Palazon to step up.
- 15' Pablo Martinez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 16' A moment of madness from Pablo Martinez on 16 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Levante UD will be frustrated.
- 21' Supporters expect more eagerness from Carlos Clerc, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Ciudad de Valencia with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 26' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paco Lopez will be considering his options from the bench.
- 31' The travelling Rayo Vallecano de Madrid supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 36' 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.
- 39' What a strike from Roger Marti! The score is 1-0.
- 43' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Pathe Ciss.
- 45' Levante UD player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alvaro Garcia.
- 58' Levante UD manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mickael Malsa is hanging Campana on the field on 58 minute.
- 59' A change in the Levante UD ranks — Campana exits the field as Mickael Malsa enters on 59.
- 64' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mickael Malsa on 66.
- 67' The referee shows Levante UD player a Yellow card on 67.
- 67' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 67 minute. Pathe Ciss leaves to be changed by Oscar Valentin.
- 72' Catena is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid tonight.
- 74' Randy Ntekja makes way for Bebe at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 75' Rober Pier makes way for Postigo at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Levante UD.
- 79' Pepelu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pablo Martinez on 79 minute.
- 82' Poor challenge from Ivan Balliu. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 87' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- The points are shared — Levante UD 1-1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Honours even.
Lineups
Levante UD Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 20
- 14
- 1
-
24
Campana ↓ Mickael Malsa 58'
-
4
Rober Pier ↓ Postigo 75'
- 11
-
9
Roger Marti ↓ Son 75'
- 19
-
25
Pablo Martinez ↓ Pepelu 79'
-
29
Alejandro Cantero ↓ Dani Gomez 59'
Bench
- 5
- 6
-
15
Postigo ↑ 75'
- 23
- 17
-
12
Mickael Malsa ↑ 58'
-
8
Pepelu ↑ 79'
- 34
-
2
Son ↑ 75'
-
21
Dani Gomez ↑ 59'
- 3
Coach
Paco Lopez
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
17
Martin Merquelanz ↓ Isi Palazon 14'
- 24
- 6
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Unai Lopez 67'
- 18
- 13
- 5
- 33
-
21
Pathe Ciss ↓ Oscar Valentin 67'
-
9
Randy Ntekja ↓ Bebe 74'
Bench
- 19
-
12
Unai Lopez ↑ 67'
-
16
Sergi Guardiola ↑ 67'
- 1
- 2
- 32
-
10
Bebe ↑ 74'
- 22
- 11
-
7
Isi Palazon ↑ 14'
-
23
Oscar Valentin ↑ 67'
- 4
Coach
Iraola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 |
| Roger Marti | 2 |
| Sergi Guardiola | 2 |
| Melero | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 1 |
| Kevin Rodrigues | 1 |
| Ruben Vezo | 1 |
| Campana | 1 |
Head to Head
Levante UD Form
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2021-09-11
Levante UD
1–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2021-08-29
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
4–0
Granada CF
W
2021-08-22
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2021-08-15
Sevilla FC
3–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2019-05-18
RC Celta de Vigo
2–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2019-05-12
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
Real Valladolid CF
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.57
Levante UD xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Levante UD or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
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 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Levante UD or Draw
70%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
57%
Levante UD or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Levante UD win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Levante UD
| Handicap | Levante UD covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Levante UD keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

