Thursday , 2 July 2026

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1 – 1
Full Time
Villarreal CF
Sun 24 Sep 2023 · 14:15 UTC Campo de Futbol de Vallecas 12,865 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 15' Alexander Sorloth
Kike Perez 16' 1–1
Alvaro Garcia 18' Y
Sergio Camello 63' Y
Y 72' Santi Comesana
YR 77' Alberto Moreno

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Jorge Figueroa Vazquez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Aitor Villate Martinez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Alvaro Granel Peiro (Spain)

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

3
3
6
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Villarreal CF
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-24 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Villarreal CF 2023-05-28 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Villarreal CF 2023-01-30 Villarreal CF 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2022-05-12 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–5 Villarreal CF 2021-12-12 Villarreal CF 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Recent Form

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Sep Villarreal CF H 1–1 D
15 Sep Deportivo Alaves H 2–0 W
02 Sep Real Betis Balompie A 0–1 L
28 Aug Club Atletico de Madrid H 0–7 L
21 Aug Granada CF A 2–0 W
11 Aug UD Almeria A 2–0 W
Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Sep Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–1 D
21 Sep Panathinaikos AO A 0–2 L
17 Sep UD Almeria H 2–1 W
01 Sep Cadiz CF A 1–3 L
27 Aug FC Barcelona H 3–4 L
18 Aug RCD Mallorca A 1–0 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' Temperatures are rising at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas as Rayo Vallecano de Madrid face off against Villarreal CF in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' Villarreal CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 15' Brilliant from the ! Alexander Sorloth makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 15.
  • 16' Kike Perez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 16 minutes.
  • 18' That is a Yellow card for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Alvaro Garcia will be fuming at that decision.
  • 23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Villarreal CF's compact 4-4-2.
  • 33' 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 Gerard Moreno suffering a number of foals already.
  • 38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aridane Hernandez made 266 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 43' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 48' Santi Comesana needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 53' 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.
  • 56' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Gerard Moreno exits the field as Trigueros enters on 56.
  • 60' A tactical swap from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Sergio Camello on, Raul de Tomas off on 60 minutes.
  • 62' Alberto Moreno was booked on 62.
  • 63' Sergio Camello has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 63.
  • 68' A quiet spell here at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 69' The supporters are chanting for Oscar Trejo. He replaces Kike Perez on 69 minute.
  • 70' Pathe Ciss is replacing Unai Lopez for the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid side.
  • 72' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Santi Comesana.
  • 73' Santi Comesana has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
  • 76' The whistle greets Alex Baena as he departs to be replaced by Jose Morales.
  • 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Alberto Moreno.
  • 82' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 87' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Villarreal CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 88' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Alvaro Garcia by Bebe on 88 minute.
  • 89' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Yeremy has done his job and it is now time for Carlos Romero to step up.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Francisco

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pacheta

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-09-24 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Villarreal CF 2023-05-28 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Villarreal CF 2023-01-30 Villarreal CF 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2022-05-12 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–5 Villarreal CF 2021-12-12 Villarreal CF 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2023-09-24 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2023-09-15 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–0 Deportivo Alaves W 2023-09-02 Real Betis Balompie 1–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2023-08-28 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–7 Club Atletico de Madrid L 2023-08-21 Granada CF 0–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2023-08-11 UD Almeria 0–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W

Villarreal CF Form

2023-09-24 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2023-09-21 Panathinaikos AO 2–0 Villarreal CF L 2023-09-17 Villarreal CF 2–1 UD Almeria W 2023-09-01 Cadiz CF 3–1 Villarreal CF L 2023-08-27 Villarreal CF 3–4 FC Barcelona L 2023-08-18 RCD Mallorca 0–1 Villarreal CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Villarreal CF 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid33% Draw27% Villarreal CF40%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
60%
Draw or Villarreal CF
67%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Villarreal CF
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid21% Draw46% Villarreal CF33%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8%
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Handicap Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 16% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 22% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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