Valencia CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Jose Naranjo
- Referee Javier Alberola Rojas
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Jose Antonio Sanchez
- Referee Diego Sanchez
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 3–3 | D |
| 30 Oct | Villarreal CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Real Betis Balompié | A | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Oct | RCD Mallorca | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Valencia CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Nov | RCD Mallorca | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Oct | FC Barcelona | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Real Betis Balompié | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #13 |
| 9 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 11 |
| 2 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 5 |
| 8 | Scored | 15 |
| 20 | Conceded | 21 |
| -12 | GD | -6 |
| 0.75 | PPG | 1.09 |
| 17% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
10%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Valencia CF to score. At the same time, Rayo Vallecano de Madrid does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' 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.
- 10' It looks surprising Rayo Vallecano de Madrid does not make any changes. Carlos Soler has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 19' Carlos Soler has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 19 minutes.
- 19' The referee has no hesitation. Esteban Saveljich is booked for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Yellow card on 19.
- 24' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valencia CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' The referee has no hesitation. Carlos Soler is booked for Valencia CF — Yellow card on 27.
- 32' The travelling Rayo Vallecano de Madrid supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' Esteban Saveljich has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 42' Unai Lopez, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mouctar Diakhaby on 45 minutes.
- 50' 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.
- 54' The referee has no hesitation. Santiago Comesana is booked for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Yellow card on 54.
- 55' A meaty challenge results in booking for Isi Palazon on 55.
- 59' A tactical swap from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Jose Pozo on, Unai Lopez off on 59 minutes.
- 62' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Dimitri Foulquier.
- 63' Maxi Gomez gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Goncalo Guedes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' What a strike from Isi Palazon! The score is 1-1.
- 68' It’s a booking for Valencia CF player. Daniel Wass gets a Yellow card.
- 73' Catena has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 75' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Oscar Valentin.
- 79' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 79 minute. Isi Palazon leaves to be changed by Andres Martin.
- 82' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yunus Musah is hanging Daniel Wass on the field on 82 minute.
- 87' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valencia CF and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 88' Maranhao is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hugo Duro at the 88 minute mark.
- 90' It is a substitution in Rayo Vallecano de Madrid team. Oscar Valentin is replaced by Kevin Rodrigues on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Helder Costa ↓ Denis Cheryshev 82'
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↓ Maxi Gomez 63'
- 12
-
18
Daniel Wass ↓ Yunus Musah 82'
- 14
- 10
- 20
- 19
- 13
- 15
-
6
Hugo Guillamon ↓ Koba Koindredi 88'
Bench
-
17
Denis Cheryshev ↑ 82'
- 24
- 1
-
9
Maxi Gomez ↑ 63'
- 23
- 21
- 28
- 8
-
27
Koba Koindredi ↑ 88'
-
22
Maranhao ↑ 88'
-
4
Yunus Musah ↑ 82'
Coach
Pepe Bordalás
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
12
Unai Lopez ↓ Jose Pozo 59'
-
16
Sergi Guardiola ↓ Bebe 79'
- 24
- 6
- 18
- 13
- 5
-
7
Isi Palazon ↓ Andres Martin 79'
- 23
- 33
Bench
- 14
-
19
Kevin Rodrigues ↑ 90'
- 1
- 2
- 32
-
10
Bebe ↑ 79'
-
22
Jose Pozo ↑ 59'
- 29
-
11
Andres Martin ↑ 79'
- 25
Coach
Iraola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Santi Mina | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Isi Palazon | 2 |
| Santiago Comesana | 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
2021-11-27
Valencia CF
1–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2021-11-22
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
3–1
RCD Mallorca
W
2021-11-06
Real Madrid CF
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2021-11-01
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–0
RC Celta de Vigo
D
2021-10-27
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–0
FC Barcelona
W
2021-10-24
Real Betis Balompié
3–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.36
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
66%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
62%
Valencia CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.