Sunday , 16 August 2026

Valencia CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2025-26
Valencia CF
1 – 1
Full Time
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Thu 14 May 2026 · 17:00 UTC Estadio de Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 20' Florian Lejeune
Diego Lopez 40' 1–1
Renzo Saravia 6' Y
Y 56' Randy Ntekja

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.

Match Details

  • Referee Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Alvaro Granel Peiro (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Jose Francisco Garcia Lozano (Spain)

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

2
7
3
Valencia CF 12 games · Avg 1.8 goals Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Last 5 meetings
2026-05-14 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2025-12-01 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Valencia CF 2025-04-19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Valencia CF 2024-12-07 Valencia CF 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2024-05-12 Valencia CF 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 May Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 1–1 D
10 May Athletic Club A 1–0 W
02 May Club Atlético de Madrid H 0–2 L
25 Apr Girona FC H 2–1 W
21 Apr RCD Mallorca A 1–1 D
11 Apr Elche CF A 0–1 L
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 May Valencia CF A 1–1 D
11 May Girona FC H 1–1 D
03 May Getafe CF A 2–0 W
26 Apr Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 3–3 D
23 Apr RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 1–0 W
12 Apr RCD Mallorca A 0–3 L

Season Stats

Valencia CF Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
#15 Position #22
0 Points 0
0 Played 1
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
0 Scored 1
0 Conceded 2
+0 GD -1
– PPG 0.00
– Win % 0%

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 15th (0 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 22nd (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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Valencia CF is hosting Rayo Vallecano de Madrid for another epic battle.
  • 5' Valencia CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 6' A moment of madness from Renzo Saravia on 6 minutes earns him a card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
  • 11' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valencia CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 16' Spain international Cesar Tarrega has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' Brilliant from the ! Florian Lejeune makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 20.
  • 21' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Florian Lejeune makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 26' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 31' Renzo Saravia needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' What a moment for Diego Lopez! That strike on 40 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 50' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
  • 56' Randy Ntekja was booked on 56.
  • 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 66' Valencia CF have won 398 goals from 422 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 71' Gaya is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valencia CF so far.
  • 76' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 81' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Carlos Corberán will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 86' The 21-year-old Nobel Mendy has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • The points are shared — Valencia CF 1-1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Honours even.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlos Corberán

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Iñigo Pérez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Carlos Soler 2
Isi Palazon 2
Santiago Comesana 2
Santi Mina 2
Raul de Tomas 1
Diego Lopez 1
Mario Suarez 1
Florian Lejeune 1

Head to Head

2026-05-14 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2025-12-01 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Valencia CF 2025-04-19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Valencia CF 2024-12-07 Valencia CF 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2024-05-12 Valencia CF 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Valencia CF Form

2026-05-14 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2026-05-10 Athletic Club 0–1 Valencia CF W 2026-05-02 Valencia CF 0–2 Club Atlético de Madrid L 2026-04-25 Valencia CF 2–1 Girona FC W 2026-04-21 RCD Mallorca 1–1 Valencia CF D 2026-04-11 Elche CF 1–0 Valencia CF L

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2026-05-14 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2026-05-11 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Girona FC D 2026-05-03 Getafe CF 0–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2026-04-26 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 3–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol D 2026-04-23 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2026-04-12 RCD Mallorca 3–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.45 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.55 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 91% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF27% Draw44% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes18% 0% No82%
Avg goals/match: 1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 60%
40%
± 1.5 27%
73%
± 2.5 9%
91%
± 3.5 2%
98%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
71%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
73%
Valencia CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
56%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF11% Draw73% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
39.8%
0 – 1
18.3%
1 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
3.2%
1 – 2
2.8%
2 – 1
2.2%
0 – 3
0.9%
2 – 2
0.8%
1 – 3
0.5%
3 – 0
0.5%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 17% 79%
-0.5 21% — 79%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 21% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
58% ✗
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
64% ✗

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