Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
- Assistant 1 Alfredo Rodriguez Moreno (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Teodoro Sobrino Magan (Spain)
6 games this season
🟨 4.7/game
⚽ 10.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Valencia CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | CA Osasuna | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Dec | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Dec | Athletic Club | A | 0–4 | L |
| 25 Nov | FC Barcelona | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Nov | Girona FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | FC Barcelona | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | Getafe CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | Girona FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Nov | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Nov | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–5 | L |
Season Stats
| Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #19 |
| 12 | Points | 9 |
| 11 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 7 |
| 15 | Scored | 8 |
| 21 | Conceded | 20 |
| -6 | GD | -12 |
| 1.09 | PPG | 0.75 |
| 27% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
10%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts). Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
4/2
16-30
2/6
31-45
2/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
1/3
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 3 G | 2 A |
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Campo de Futbol de Vallecas that hosts another battle between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Valencia CF.
- 5' 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.
- 10' It’s high time Ruben Baraja made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Valencia CF's 4-4-2 shape.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dimitri Foulquier, as he is very good at scoring at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' Valencia CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 34' The referee calls foul for Hugo Guillamon. He receives a Yellow card.
- 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Baraja might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 44' The 28-year-old Andrei Ratiu has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 49' It looks surprising Valencia CF does not make any changes. Alvaro Garcia has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 50' The referee calls foul for Jesus Vazquez Alcalde. He receives a Yellow card.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jesus Vazquez Alcalde on 51 minutes.
- 56' The travelling Valencia CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' What a moment for Sergi Canos! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid bench stirs into life. Sergio Camello is withdrawn and Randy Ntekja gets his opportunity.
- 67' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 69' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Unai Lopez by Kike Perez on 69 minute.
- 70' Another change for Valencia CF made on 70 minute. Diego Lopez leaves to be changed by Fran Perez.
- 70' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 71' Dimitri Foulquier has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jesus Vazquez Alcalde on 71 minute.
- 75' Poor challenge from Selim Amallah. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Radamel Falcao. He replaces Andrei Ratiu on 80 minute.
- 81' Fran Perez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 81.
- 86' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 86 minutes.
- 89' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Thierry Correia.
- 90' Poor challenge from Thierry Correia. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 90' The whistle greets Selim Amallah as he departs to be replaced by Gabriel Paulista.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 24
-
17
Unai Lopez ↓ Kike Perez 69'
- 22
- 1
-
7
Isi Palazon ↓ Alvaro Garcia 80'
- 16
-
2
Andrei Ratiu ↓ Radamel Falcao 80'
-
34
Sergio Camello ↓ Randy Ntekja 62'
- 21
-
19
Jorge de Frutos ↓ Bebe 69'
- 3
Bench
-
9
Radamel Falcao ↑ 80'
- 20
- 5
-
14
Kike Perez ↑ 69'
-
10
Bebe ↑ 69'
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↑ 80'
- 6
- 23
- 4
- 13
- 12
-
11
Randy Ntekja ↑ 62'
Coach
Francisco
Valencia CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 7
- 4
- 9
- 18
- 19
- 25
- 6
- 12
- 21
- 3
-
16
Diego Lopez ↓ Fran Perez 70'
Bench
- 1
- 13
-
5
Gabriel Paulista ↑ 90'
-
20
Dimitri Foulquier ↑ 71'
- 17
- 27
- 15
-
23
Fran Perez ↑ 70'
- 22
- 30
- 34
Coach
Ruben Baraja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Santiago Comesana | 2 |
| Santi Mina | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Isi Palazon | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 1 |
| Sergi Canos | 1 |
| Pathe Ciss | 1 |
| Raul de Tomas | 1 |
Head to Head
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2023-12-19
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–1
Valencia CF
L
2023-12-15
CA Osasuna
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2023-12-11
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–0
RC Celta de Vigo
D
2023-12-02
Athletic Club
4–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2023-11-25
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
FC Barcelona
D
2023-11-11
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
Girona FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
74%
Draw or Valencia CF
56%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Valencia CF
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
13.1%
0 – 0
12.3%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 24% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

