Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Estadio de Vallecas.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Victor Garcia Verdura
- Assistant 1 Eliana Fernandez Gonzalez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Julian Villasenor Julian (Spain)
5 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 6.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Villarreal CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | FC Barcelona | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Feb | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Jan | CD Leganes | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Girona FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | CA Osasuna | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Valencia CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Feb | UD Las Palmas | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Real Valladolid CF | H | 5–1 | W |
| 25 Jan | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Jan | RCD Mallorca | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #9 |
| 12 | Points | 15 |
| 11 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 5 |
| 15 | Scored | 17 |
| 21 | Conceded | 15 |
| -6 | GD | +2 |
| 1.09 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 27% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
10%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts). Villarreal CF are 9th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
4/2
16-30
2/6
31-45
2/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
1/3
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/7
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 3 G | 2 A |
Villarreal CF
| Georges Mikautadze | 3 G | 1 A |
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 4 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | 1 A |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid have kicked off against Villarreal CF. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Iñigo Pérez might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 14' A tactical swap from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Adri Embarba on, Isi Palazon off on 14 minutes.
- 19' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Villarreal CF backline.
- 24' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Iñigo Pérez will be considering his options from the bench.
- 34' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 39' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nicolas Pepe, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Vallecas with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Jorge de Frutos. He receives a card.
- 44' It’s gonna be a card for Thierno Barry.
- 49' The travelling Villarreal CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 54' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is showing some good football. However, Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 55' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yeremy on 55.
- 60' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 62' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Pape Gueye is replaced by Dani Parejo on 62 minute.
- 66' A goal from the Spain international Ayoze Perez! He fires home on 66 to make it 0-1!
- 71' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 73' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 73 minute. Pathe Ciss leaves to be changed by Gerard Gumbau.
- 78' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player sees a card in front of him.
- 80' Another substitution for Villarreal CF to replace Thierno Barry by Tajon Buchanan on 80 minute.
- 85' It looks like no one’s ball. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 87' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid bench stirs into life. Pedro Diaz is withdrawn and Oscar Trejo gets his opportunity.
- 90' That is a card for Villarreal CF. Diego Conde will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Alex Baena is withdrawn and Alfonso Pedraza gets his opportunity.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Villarreal CF players.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
-
4
Pedro Diaz ↓ Oscar Trejo 87'
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↓ Etienne 87'
-
7
Isi Palazon ↓ Adri Embarba 14'
- 13
- 16
- 2
-
6
Pathe Ciss ↓ Gerard Gumbau 73'
- 19
-
11
Randy Ntekja ↓ Sergi Guardiola 73'
- 3
Bench
- 20
-
15
Gerard Gumbau ↑ 73'
-
12
Sergi Guardiola ↑ 73'
- 5
-
21
Adri Embarba ↑ 14'
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↑ 87'
- 23
- 1
- 22
- 27
- 26
-
28
Etienne ↑ 87'
Coach
Iñigo Pérez
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 22
- 8
-
18
Pape Gueye ↓ Dani Parejo 62'
- 2
- 13
-
21
Yeremy ↓ Nicolas Pepe 62'
- 23
-
15
Thierno Barry ↓ Tajon Buchanan 80'
- 14
-
16
Alex Baena ↓ Alfonso Pedraza 90'
- 5
Bench
- 4
-
19
Nicolas Pepe ↑ 62'
-
10
Dani Parejo ↑ 62'
- 6
-
24
Alfonso Pedraza ↑ 90'
-
9
Tajon Buchanan ↑ 80'
- 1
- 3
- 26
Coach
Marcelino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Sorloth | 3 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 2 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 |
| Juan Foyth | 2 |
| Alfonso Pedraza | 2 |
Head to Head
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2025-02-22
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–1
Villarreal CF
L
2025-02-17
FC Barcelona
1–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2025-02-07
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–0
Real Valladolid CF
W
2025-01-31
CD Leganes
0–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2025-01-26
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–1
Girona FC
W
2025-01-19
CA Osasuna
1–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
57%
Draw or Villarreal CF
72%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Villarreal CF
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.