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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 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 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #11 |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 11 | Scored | 13 |
| 16 | Conceded | 12 |
| -5 | GD | +1 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 10th (8 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/5
31-45
1/1
46-60
5/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 1 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 G | 2 A |
Villarreal CF
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 3 A |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Villarreal CF has kicked off!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Villarreal CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' Villarreal CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Villarreal CF backline.
- 33' What a moment for Samuel Chukwueze! That strike on 33 puts his side firmly in control.
- 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 43' 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.
- 44' A moment of madness from Jordi Amat on 44 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will be frustrated.
- 45' What composure from Raul de Tomas! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Raul de Tomas makes it 2-1.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' Jose Pozo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 59' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Gerard Moreno exits the field as Alfonso Pedraza enters on 59.
- 61' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alvaro Gonzalez.
- 63' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid make a change. Oscar Trejo trudges off to be replaced by Alvaro Garcia on 63 minutes.
- 66' Alvaro Garcia does the damage! The net is bulging and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid surge ahead!
- 71' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 73' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Nicola Sansone on, Jaume Costa off on 73 minutes.
- 75' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Elustondo is hanging Giannelli Imbula on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' What composure from Nicola Sansone! The Italy international strokes it home. 3-2.
- 81' Another change for Villarreal CF made on 81 minute. Pablo Fornals leaves to be changed by Santi Cazorla.
- 84' It is a substitution in Rayo Vallecano de Madrid team. Adri Embarba is replaced by Bebe on 84 minute.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Trigueros. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Villarreal CF receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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
3 / 4
1.89
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.24
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Villarreal CF 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
58%
Draw or Villarreal CF
65%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Villarreal CF
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
5.5%
2 – 3
5.1%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 3
3.3%
0 – 1
3.2%
1 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 15% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 18% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 14% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

