Valencia CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Valencia CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga .
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 games · 50 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Guillermo Cuadra
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Cesar Garcia
- Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
- Referee Daniel Palencia
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | Getafe CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | BSC Young Boys | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | Girona FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | Athletic Club | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Oct | BSC Young Boys | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Valencia CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Nov | Villarreal CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Nov | FC Barcelona | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Girona FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Athletic Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Getafe CF | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #8 |
| 49 | Points | 50 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 13 / 10 / 15 | W / D / L | 12 / 14 / 12 |
| 46 | Scored | 41 |
| 55 | Conceded | 44 |
| -9 | GD | -3 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.32 |
| 34% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Valencia CF launch into their encounter with Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Valencia CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valencia CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rayo Vallecano de Madrid that had 229 games and scored 226 goals.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 22' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luis Advincula.
- 27' 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 Luis Advincula suffering a number of foals already.
- 28' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mouctar Diakhaby.
- 33' The 35-year-old Bebe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' Magnificent from Santi Mina! That is 35 goals in 422 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Santiago Comesana.
- 46' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valencia CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 51' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Galvez.
- 53' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid make a change. Adri Embarba trudges off to be replaced by Alvaro Garcia on 53 minutes.
- 58' The whistle greets Jose Pozo as he departs to be replaced by Bebe.
- 61' The deadlock is broken! Santi Mina gets on the scoresheet on 61 minutes.
- 66' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 67' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin Gameiro is hanging Santi Mina on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' Ferran Torres is ready to make an impact after coming on for Goncalo Guedes at the 72 minute mark.
- 73' The crowd applauds Oscar Trejo as he leaves the pitch. Alex Alegria steps in for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 74' Carlos Soler catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
- 76' A goal from the France international Kevin Gameiro! He fires home on 76 to make it 3-0!
- 81' A change in the Valencia CF ranks — Carlos Soler exits the field as Ruben Vezo enters on 81.
- 86' Bebe has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
- 87' Luis Advincula was booked on 87.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Valencia CF and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 19
- 13
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↓ Ferran Torres 72'
- 12
- 18
- 17
- 5
- 14
-
8
Carlos Soler ↓ Ruben Vezo 81'
-
22
Santi Mina ↓ Kevin Gameiro 67'
Bench
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↑ 67'
- 23
- 1
- 15
-
3
Ruben Vezo ↑ 81'
- 6
-
20
Ferran Torres ↑ 72'
Coach
Marcelino
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 23
- 17
- 12
-
11
Adri Embarba C ↓ Alvaro Garcia 53'
- 27
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Alex Alegria 73'
- 7
- 9
- 22
- 13
Bench
- 1
- 28
- 20
- 6
-
14
Bebe ↑ 58'
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↑ 53'
-
15
Alex Alegria ↑ 73'
Coach
Michel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Santiago Comesana | 2 |
| Santi Mina | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Isi Palazon | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 1 |
| Sergi Canos | 1 |
| Pathe Ciss | 1 |
| Raul de Tomas | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2018-11-24
Valencia CF
3–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2018-11-11
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
Villarreal CF
D
2018-11-03
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–3
FC Barcelona
L
2018-10-27
Girona FC
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2018-10-24
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Athletic Club
D
2018-10-21
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
Getafe CF
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF to win 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
87%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
35%
Valencia CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13%
1 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.7%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6%
4 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 25% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

