Thursday , 2 July 2026

Valencia CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
Valencia CF
0 – 1
Full Time
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Sat 7 Dec 2024 · 17:30 UTC Estadio de Mestalla 40,968 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 7' Pathe Ciss
Y 52' Randy Ntekja
Giorgi Mamardashvili 52' Y
Y 71' Isi Palazon
Yarek Gasiorowski 72' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Munuera Montero (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Inigo Prieto Lopez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Antonio Martinez Moreno (Spain)

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

2
7
3
Valencia CF 12 games · Avg 1.8 goals Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-07 Valencia CF 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2024-05-12 Valencia CF 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2023-12-19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Valencia CF 2023-04-03 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2022-09-10 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 0–1 L
29 Nov RCD Mallorca A 1–2 L
23 Nov Real Betis Balompie H 4–2 W
27 Oct Getafe CF A 1–1 D
21 Oct UD Las Palmas H 2–3 L
04 Oct CD Leganes A 0–0 D
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Dec Valencia CF A 1–0 W
01 Dec Athletic Club H 1–2 L
24 Nov Sevilla FC A 0–1 L
08 Nov UD Las Palmas H 1–3 L
26 Oct Deportivo Alaves H 1–0 W
20 Oct RCD Mallorca A 0–1 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)
17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Valencia CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' 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.
  • 7' Pathe Ciss has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
  • 12' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Baraja might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 17' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 22' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 42' Valencia CF currently sit 19 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 46' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Gaya by Jesus Vazquez Alcalde on 46 minute.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 52' The referee shows Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player a card on 52.
  • 57' named a 5-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 59' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes a substitution. Jorge de Frutos departs to be replaced by Adri Embarba.
  • 60' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid make a change. Randy Ntekja trudges off to be replaced by Sergio Camello on 60 minutes.
  • 65' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alvaro Garcia made 229 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 70' German Valera needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 71' It’s a booking for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player. Isi Palazon gets a card.
  • 72' Yarek Gasiorowski has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 72.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Isi Palazon as he leaves the pitch. Pedro Diaz steps in for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
  • 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
  • 78' The whistle greets Oscar Valentin as he departs to be replaced by Unai Lopez.
  • 83' A quiet spell here at Estadio de Mestalla. Valencia CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 88' Over 88 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 89' Another change for Valencia CF made on 89 minute. Luis Rioja leaves to be changed by Sergi Canos.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid players.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Baraja

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

4-2-3-1

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

2024-12-07 Valencia CF 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2024-05-12 Valencia CF 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2023-12-19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Valencia CF 2023-04-03 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2022-09-10 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Valencia CF

Valencia CF Form

2024-12-07 Valencia CF 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2024-11-29 RCD Mallorca 2–1 Valencia CF L 2024-11-23 Valencia CF 4–2 Real Betis Balompie W 2024-10-27 Getafe CF 1–1 Valencia CF D 2024-10-21 Valencia CF 2–3 UD Las Palmas L 2024-10-04 CD Leganes 0–0 Valencia CF D

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2024-12-07 Valencia CF 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2024-12-01 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–2 Athletic Club L 2024-11-24 Sevilla FC 1–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2024-11-08 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–3 UD Las Palmas L 2024-10-26 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–0 Deportivo Alaves W 2024-10-20 RCD Mallorca 1–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.09 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for: Valencia CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 68% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF35% Draw32% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid33%
Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
67%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
65%
Valencia CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF24% Draw53% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid23%
Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.6%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 0
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 20% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 20% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
34% ✗

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