Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Villarreal CF — La Liga .
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Melero
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Jose Matias
- Referee Ruben Becerril
- Referee Juan Pena
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 2 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 3 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Málaga CF | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante UD | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Villarreal CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Nov | FC Barcelona | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Girona FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Athletic Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Getafe CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | CD Leganes | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Nov | SK Rapid Wien | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Nov | Levante UD | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Oct | Deportivo Alavés | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | SK Rapid Wien | H | 5–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #11 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 1 | Scored | 0 |
| 2 | Conceded | 0 |
| -1 | GD | +0 |
| 0.00 | PPG | – |
| 0% | Win % | – |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 22nd (0 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid get us underway at .
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rayo Vallecano de Madrid side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Villarreal CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Karl Toko Ekambi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Samuel Chukwueze is a natural right winger and has been asked to do a very specific job for Villarreal CF tonight.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid in their trying to find a way past Villarreal CF's compact .
- 30' Raul de Tomas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' Samuel Chukwueze is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the right winger.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' Villarreal CF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 44' Jordi Amat picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 45' Against the run of play, Raul de Tomas has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' The Spain Raul de Tomas breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 2-1!
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 59' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Gerard Moreno has done his job and it is now time for Alfonso Pedraza to step up.
- 61' Alvaro Gonzalez is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
- 63' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ring the changes. Oscar Trejo has done his job and it is now time for Alvaro Garcia to step up.
- 66' A stunning finish from Alvaro Garcia — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 71' 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.
- 73' Another substitution for Villarreal CF to replace Jaume Costa by Nicola Sansone on 73 minute.
- 75' The crowd applauds Giannelli Imbula as he leaves the pitch. Elustondo steps in for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 80' A goal from the Italy international Nicola Sansone! He fires home on 80 to make it 3-2!
- 81' Santi Cazorla gets the nod from Villarreal CF. He replaces Pablo Fornals and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' The whistle greets Adri Embarba as he departs to be replaced by Bebe.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Trigueros on 87 minutes.
- 90' A moment of madness from Alvaro Gonzalez on 90 minutes earns him a Red card. Villarreal CF will be frustrated.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 17
-
12
Giannelli Imbula ↓ Elustondo 75'
- 21
-
11
Adri Embarba C ↓ Bebe 84'
- 27
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Alvaro Garcia 63'
- 7
- 9
- 22
- 13
Bench
- 1
- 28
- 20
-
6
Elustondo ↑ 75'
-
14
Bebe ↑ 84'
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↑ 63'
- 15
Coach
Michel
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 17
-
7
Gerard Moreno ↓ Alfonso Pedraza 59'
- 1
-
11
Jaume Costa C ↓ Nicola Sansone 73'
- 3
- 14
-
8
Pablo Fornals ↓ Santi Cazorla 81'
- 30
- 5
- 15
Bench
-
16
Alfonso Pedraza ↑ 59'
-
19
Santi Cazorla ↑ 81'
- 20
- 13
- 2
- 6
-
10
Nicola Sansone ↑ 73'
Coach
Javier Calleja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Sorloth | 3 |
| Juan Foyth | 2 |
| Alfonso Pedraza | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 2 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2018-11-11
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
Villarreal CF
D
2018-11-03
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–3
FC Barcelona
L
2018-10-27
Girona FC
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2018-10-24
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Athletic Club
D
2018-10-21
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
Getafe CF
L
2018-10-06
CD Leganes
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.87
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
68%
Draw or Villarreal CF
67%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Villarreal CF
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.6%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
13.9%
1 – 0
13.3%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
1.9%
1 – 3
1.8%
3 – 0
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 20% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 21% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

