Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jorge Bueno
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Antonio Cerezo
- Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
- Referee Francisco Garcia (Spain)
- Referee Javier Iglesias
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Villarreal CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 May | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 May | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 May | Real Betis Balompié | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 May | Real Valladolid CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | Elche CF | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 May | Cadiz CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 May | Girona FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 May | Athletic Club | H | 5–1 | W |
| 03 May | Valencia CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 3–1 | W |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas!
- 5' Alejandro Baena has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Etienne Capoue needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Andoni Iraola will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' Spain international Gerard Moreno has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid in their trying to find a way past Villarreal CF's compact .
- 40' That is a Yellow card for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Isi Palazon will be fuming at that decision.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Isi Palazon.
- 46' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 51' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' Raul de Tomas has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 56 minutes.
- 59' That is a Yellow card for Villarreal CF. Alfonso Pedraza will be fuming at that decision.
- 62' Villarreal CF make a change. RamonTerrats Espacio trudges off to be replaced by Giovani Lo Celso on 62 minutes.
- 63' What a strike from Isi Palazon! The score is 2-0.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Oscar Valentin.
- 69' Raul de Tomas was booked on 69.
- 70' Giovani Lo Celso is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
- 71' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Etienne Capoue comes on to replace Alejandro Baena.
- 72' Pep Chavarria makes way for Unai Lopez at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 77' It’s high time Quique Setien made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 79' It is a substitution in Rayo Vallecano de Madrid team. Isi Palazon is replaced by Salva Sanchez on 79 minute.
- 83' Against the run of play, Giovani Lo Celso has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 85' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Santiago Comesana by Pathe Ciss on 85 minute.
- 86' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Santiago Comesana by Pathe Ciss on 86 minute.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Catena argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
6
Santiago Comesana ↓ Pathe Ciss 85'
-
25
Raul de Tomas ↓ Sergio Camello 72'
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↓ Radamel Falcao 85'
- 1
- 5
-
7
Isi Palazon ↓ Salva Sanchez 79'
- 23
- 16
- 3
-
15
Pep Chavarria ↓ Unai Lopez 72'
Bench
- 19
-
9
Radamel Falcao ↑ 85'
-
17
Unai Lopez ↑ 72'
- 24
-
14
Salva Sanchez ↑ 79'
- –
- 2
- 22
- 30
- 12
- 4
-
34
Sergio Camello ↑ 72'
-
21
Pathe Ciss ↑ 85'
Coach
Andoni Iraola
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 10
- 23
- 24
- 11
- 4
- 1
- 16
- 21
- 39
- 15
Bench
-
6
Etienne Capoue ↑ 71'
- 2
- 18
- 12
-
17
Giovani Lo Celso ↑ 62'
-
7
Gerard Moreno ↑ 62'
- 14
- –
- 5
- 31
- –
Coach
Quique Setien
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 |
Head to Head
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2023-05-28
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–1
Villarreal CF
W
2023-05-24
Real Madrid CF
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2023-05-21
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2023-05-15
Real Betis Balompié
3–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2023-05-04
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–1
Real Valladolid CF
W
2023-04-29
Elche CF
4–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.2
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Villarreal CF 77% + Over 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
57%
Draw or Villarreal CF
66%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Villarreal CF
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
5.8%
2 – 3
5%
0 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
3.5%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 15% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 19% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 14% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.