Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Javier Estrada
- Referee Ruben Becerril
- Referee David Cambronero
- Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera
- Referee Jaime Latre
- Referee Diego Santaursula
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Villarreal CF | H | 1–5 | L |
| 08 May | Getafe CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 May | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | FC Barcelona | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Deportivo Alavés | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 5–1 | W |
| 08 May | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 May | Liverpool FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Apr | Deportivo Alavés | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | Valencia CF | H | 2–0 | W |
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' KICK OFF: Villarreal CF gets underway.
- 3' The deadlock is broken! Alfonso Pedraza gets on the scoresheet on 3 minutes.
- 8' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 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.
- 13' A quiet spell here at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 18' With 0 assists to his name this season, Stole Dimitrievski is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Villarreal CF.
- 21' The Spain Sergi Guardiola breaks the deadlock on 21 minutes. 1-1!
- 26' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Pau Torres suffering a number of foals already.
- 27' Sensational shot from Juan Foyth. Villarreal CF is back in the lead.
- 28' Goal! Juan Foyth scores his 8 goal in 385 matches.
- 30' Controversy at the stadium! Nikola Maras argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 31' Nikola Maras is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
- 36' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 38' The deadlock is broken! Paco Alcacer gets on the scoresheet on 38 minutes.
- 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alvaro Garcia on 45.
- 46' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Santiago Comesana.
- 46' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Giovani Lo Celso is replaced by Nicolas Jackson.
- 46' Against the run of play, Pau Torres has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 47' Goal! Pau Torres scores his 18 goal in 407 matches.
- 52' Samuel Chukwueze has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 59' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ring the changes. Bebe has done his job and it is now time for Mamadou Sylla to step up.
- 61' What a strike from Francisco Garcia! The score is 2-6.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Unai Emery on 62.
- 63' Villarreal CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 63.
- 66' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Boulaye Dia comes on to replace Paco Alcacer.
- 67' Aissa Mandi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pau Torres on 67 minute.
- 72' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Albiol made 508 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 73' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Juan Foyth is replaced by Mario Gaspar.
- 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Unai Lopez.
- 77' It’s a booking for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player. Mamadou Sylla gets a Yellow card.
- 81' Villarreal CF make a change. Etienne Capoue trudges off to be replaced by Iborra on 81 minutes.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for Villarreal CF. Albiol will be fuming at that decision.
- 87' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 88' What composure from Alfonso Pedraza! The Spain international strokes it home. 2-7.
- 89' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin Rodrigues is hanging Santiago Comesana on the field on 89 minute.
- 90' Alvaro Garcia makes way for Alejandro Asensio at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1-5 Villarreal CF.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 12
- 16
-
2
Nikola Maras ↓ Randy Ntekja 59'
- 6
-
10
Bebe ↓ Mamadou Sylla 59'
- 18
- 13
- 5
- 23
- 33
Bench
-
3
Radamel Falcao ↑ 59'
-
19
Kevin Rodrigues ↑ 89'
- 1
- 24
- 32
- 8
-
11
Mamadou Sylla ↑ 59'
- 4
-
9
Randy Ntekja ↑ 59'
-
34
Alejandro Asensio ↑ 89'
Coach
Iraola
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Etienne Capoue ↓ Iborra 81'
-
8
Juan Foyth ↓ Mario Gaspar 73'
-
9
Paco Alcacer ↓ Boulaye Dia 66'
- 5
- 13
- 17
- 24
- 14
- 11
-
4
Pau Torres ↓ Aissa Mandi 67'
- 3
Bench
- 23
-
10
Iborra ↑ 81'
- 19
-
22
Aissa Mandi ↑ 67'
- 1
-
2
Mario Gaspar ↑ 73'
- 12
-
16
Boulaye Dia ↑ 66'
- 31
-
26
Nicolas Jackson ↑ 46'
Coach
Unai Emery
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Sorloth | 3 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 |
| Juan Foyth | 2 |
| Alfonso Pedraza | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 |
Head to Head
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2022-05-12
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–5
Villarreal CF
L
2022-05-08
Getafe CF
0–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2022-05-01
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2022-04-24
FC Barcelona
0–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2022-04-21
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2022-04-16
Deportivo Alavés
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.61
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
49%
Draw or Villarreal CF
80%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Villarreal CF
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–5 not predicted1 – 5Actual
0 – 1
17.1%
0 – 0
13.8%
0 – 2
13.4%
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 3
6.7%
1 – 0
6%
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 1
3.1%
0 – 4
2.6%
2 – 2
2.6%
2 – 0
2%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 10% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 27% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 18% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
55%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

