Valencia CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Valencia CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 games · 8 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 | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
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 | #10 |
| 4 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 4 | Scored | 11 |
| 13 | Conceded | 16 |
| -9 | GD | -5 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 14% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Valencia CF are 19th (4 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 10th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/5
31-45
1/1
46-60
5/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 1 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Valencia CF have kicked off against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The travelling Rayo Vallecano de Madrid supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valencia CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 19' GOAL! Carlos Soler scores on 19.
- 19' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Esteban Saveljich.
- 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' It’s a booking for Valencia CF player. Carlos Soler gets a Yellow card.
- 32' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' Jose Pozo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' Poor challenge from Mouctar Diakhaby. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 50' Catena has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' Santiago Comesana catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 54.
- 55' A meaty challenge results in booking for Isi Palazon on 55.
- 59' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Unai Lopez by Jose Pozo on 59 minute.
- 62' Dimitri Foulquier is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 63' Maxi Gomez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Goncalo Guedes on 63 minute.
- 64' The deadlock is broken! Isi Palazon gets on the scoresheet on 64 minutes.
- 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Daniel Wass.
- 73' The referee calls foul for Catena. He receives a Yellow card.
- 75' Oscar Valentin picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 79' It is a substitution in Rayo Vallecano de Madrid team. Isi Palazon is replaced by Andres Martin on 79 minute.
- 82' The whistle greets Daniel Wass as he departs to be replaced by Yunus Musah.
- 87' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 88' Time for substitution for Valencia CF. Hugo Duro is replaced by Maranhao.
- 90' It is a substitution in Rayo Vallecano de Madrid team. Oscar Valentin is replaced by Kevin Rodrigues on 90 minute.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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 |
|---|---|
| Santiago Comesana | 2 |
| Santi Mina | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Isi Palazon | 2 |
| Sergi Guardiola | 1 |
| Mouctar Diakhaby | 1 |
| Nico Gonzalez | 1 |
| Justin Kluivert | 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
1.35
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
63%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
64%
Valencia CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

