Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2021-22

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

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Villarreal CF

Thu 12 May 2022 · 18:00 UTC Campo de Futbol de Vallecas HT 45' · FT 45'

Nikola Maras 30' Y

Nikola Maras 31' Y

Alvaro Garcia 45' Y

Santiago Comesana 45' Y

Santiago Comesana 46' Y

Y 62' Unai Emery

Y 62' Geronimo Rulli

Y 63' Geronimo Rulli

Unai Lopez 76' Y

Mamadou Sylla 77' Y

Y 82' Albiol

Overview

Match Preview

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 games · 50 pts (2026/27)
Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 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	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

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Villarreal CF

Last 5 meetings

2022-05-12 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–5 Villarreal CF 2021-12-12 Villarreal CF 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2019-03-17 Villarreal CF 3–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2018-11-11 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–2 Villarreal CF

Recent Form

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

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 Alaves	A	0–1	L

Villarreal CF

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 Alaves	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
#8	Position	#3
50	Points	72
38	Played	38
12 / 14 / 12	W / D / L	22 / 6 / 10
41	Scored	72
44	Conceded	46
-3	GD	+26
1.32	PPG	1.89
32%	Win %	58%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts). Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid launch into their encounter with Villarreal CF.
3' Alfonso Pedraza makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Villarreal CF are in front.
8' 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.
13' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Villarreal CF's shape.
18' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
21' Goal! Sergi Guardiola scores his 28 goal in 313 matches.
26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Unai Emery might look to freshen things up shortly.
27' GOAL! Juan Foyth scores on 27. Assisted by Pau Torres
28' Juan Foyth has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 28 minutes.
30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nikola Maras.
31' Nikola Maras has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 31.
36' The travelling Villarreal CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
38' The Spain Paco Alcacer breaks the deadlock on 38 minutes. 1-4!
43' It looks like no one’s ball. Villarreal CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alvaro Garcia on 45 minutes.
46' Santiago Comesana has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 46.
46' Villarreal CF make a change. Giovani Lo Celso trudges off to be replaced by Nicolas Jackson on 46 minutes.
46' What a moment for Pau Torres! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
47' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Pau Torres makes it 1-6.
52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
57' Villarreal CF is showing some good football. However, Villarreal CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
59' It is a substitution in Rayo Vallecano de Madrid team. Bebe is replaced by Mamadou Sylla on 59 minute.
61' Francisco Garcia does the damage! The net is bulging and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid surge ahead!
62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Unai Emery on 62 minutes.
63' Geronimo Rulli is having his name booked by the referee on 63.
66' Boulaye Dia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Paco Alcacer at the 66 minute mark.
67' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Pau Torres is withdrawn and Aissa Mandi gets his opportunity.
72' 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.
73' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Juan Foyth is replaced by Mario Gaspar.
76' It’s a booking for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player. Unai Lopez gets a Yellow card.
77' It’s a booking for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player. Mamadou Sylla gets a Yellow card.
81' Iborra is replacing Etienne Capoue for the Villarreal CF side.
82' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a Yellow card on 82.
87' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Villarreal CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
88' Brilliant from the ! Alfonso Pedraza makes it 2-7 with a superb finish on 88.
89' Kevin Rodrigues has so much to prove this time. He replaces Santiago Comesana on 89 minute.
90' Alvaro Garcia makes way for Alejandro Asensio at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will have plenty to reflect on. Villarreal CF were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

20
Ivan Balliu
12
Unai Lopez
16
Sergi Guardiola ↓ Radamel Falcao 59'
2
Nikola Maras ↓ Randy Ntekja 59'
6
Santiago Comesana ↓ Kevin Rodrigues 89'
10
Bebe ↓ Mamadou Sylla 59'
18
Alvaro Garcia ↓ Alejandro Asensio 89'
13
Stole Dimitrievski
5
Catena
23
Oscar Valentin
33
Francisco Garcia

Bench

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
Dani Parejo
13
Geronimo Rulli
17
Giovani Lo Celso ↓ Nicolas Jackson 46'
24
Alfonso Pedraza
14
Trigueros
11
Samuel Chukwueze
4
Pau Torres ↓ Aissa Mandi 67'
3
Albiol

Bench

23
Moi Gomez
10
Iborra ↑ 81'
19
Francis Coquelin
22
Aissa Mandi ↑ 67'
1
Sergio Asenjo
2
Mario Gaspar ↑ 73'
12
Pervis Estupinan
16
Boulaye Dia ↑ 66'
31
Iker Alvarez
26
Nicolas Jackson ↑ 46'

Coach Unai Emery

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Alexander Sorloth	3
Alfonso Pedraza	2
Ayoze Perez	2
Raul de Tomas	2
Alvaro Garcia	2
Karl Toko Ekambi	2
Sergio Camello	2
Gerard Moreno	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 Alaves 1–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L

Villarreal CF Form

2022-05-12 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–5 Villarreal CF W 2022-05-08 Villarreal CF 1–1 Sevilla FC D 2022-05-03 Villarreal CF 2–3 Liverpool FC L 2022-04-30 Deportivo Alaves 2–1 Villarreal CF L 2022-04-27 Liverpool FC 2–0 Villarreal CF L 2022-04-19 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.17 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

2.32 Villarreal CF xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid23% Draw24% Villarreal CF53%

Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes62% 0% No38%

Avg goals/match: 3.49

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	96%	4%
± 1.5	86%	14%
± 2.5	66%	34%
± 3.5	45%	55%
± 4.5	27%	73%

Double Chance

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw

46%

Draw or Villarreal CF

77%

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Villarreal CF

76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid16% Draw39% Villarreal CF45%

Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted

1 – 5

Actual

1 – 2

9.3%

1 – 1

9.1%

0 – 2

8.3%

1 – 3

7.1%

0 – 1

6.7%

0 – 3

6.2%

2 – 2

5.4%

2 – 1

4.7%

0 – 0

4.4%

2 – 3

4.2%

1 – 4

4.2%

0 – 4

3.6%

Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Handicap	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers	Push	Villarreal CF covers
-2.5	2%	—	98%
-2	2%	5%	93%
-1.5	7%	—	93%
-1	7%	10%	83%
-0.5	17%	—	83%
+0.5	38%	—	62%
+1	38%	21%	40%
+1.5	60%	—	40%
+2	60%	18%	22%
+2.5	78%	—	22%

Clean Sheet

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet

11% ✓

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet

32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.