Villarreal CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alfonso Alvarez
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Jose Alcoba
- Referee Ruben Becerril
- Referee Carlos Perez
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Mar | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | Levante UD | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Deportivo Alavés | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Villarreal CF | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | FC Barcelona | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Mar | Girona FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Getafe CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Feb | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | 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
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Villarreal CF are 11th (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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Villarreal CF launch into their encounter with Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their trying to find a way past Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's compact .
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alvaro Medran, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de la Ceramica with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 17' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Jaume Costa is replaced by Miguel Llambrich.
- 20' Brilliant from the ! Mario Suarez makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 20.
- 25' Villarreal CF is showing some good football. However, Villarreal CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' Stole Dimitrievski has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 229 appearances.
- 35' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 44' Ramiro Funes Mori was booked on 44.
- 49' Bebe is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Villarreal CF tonight.
- 50' Karl Toko Ekambi does the damage! The net is bulging and Villarreal CF surge ahead!
- 51' Emiliano Velazquez was booked on 51.
- 52' What a moment for Karl Toko Ekambi! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' A change in the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ranks — Emiliano Velazquez exits the field as Alvaro Medran enters on 56.
- 61' Villarreal CF have won 555 goals from 407 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Galvez.
- 67' Another change for Villarreal CF made on 67 minute. Iborra leaves to be changed by Gerard Moreno.
- 68' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 68 minute. Giannelli Imbula leaves to be changed by Jose Pozo.
- 73' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 78' Adri Embarba is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luis Advincula at the 78 minute mark.
- 79' That is a Yellow card for Villarreal CF. Victor Ruiz will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Jordi Amat will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Samuel Chukwueze is replaced by Pablo Fornals on 84 minute.
- 88' What a strike from Gerard Moreno! The score is 3-1.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will have plenty to reflect on. Villarreal CF were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Iborra ↓ Gerard Moreno 67'
- 16
- 4
- 19
- 17
- 1
-
11
Jaume Costa C ↓ Miguelon 17'
- 6
- 3
- 28
- 30
Bench
- 39
- 9
-
7
Gerard Moreno ↑ 67'
- 13
-
8
Pablo Fornals ↑ 84'
- 5
-
15
Miguelon ↑ 17'
Coach
Javier Calleja
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 23
-
17
Luis Advincula ↓ Adri Embarba 78'
-
12
Giannelli Imbula ↓ Jose Pozo 68'
- 20
- 7
- 9
- 14
- 18
- 13
- 15
Bench
- 1
-
11
Adri Embarba ↑ 78'
- 27
- 8
-
22
Jose Pozo ↑ 68'
-
4
Alvaro Medran ↑ 56'
- 2
Coach
Michel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Sorloth | 3 |
| Juan Foyth | 2 |
| Alfonso Pedraza | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 2 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
2019-03-17
Villarreal CF
3–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2019-03-14
Villarreal CF
2–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
2019-03-10
Levante UD
0–2
Villarreal CF
W
2019-03-07
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–3
Villarreal CF
W
2019-03-02
Villarreal CF
1–2
Deportivo Alavés
L
2019-02-24
Club Atlético de Madrid
2–0
Villarreal CF
L
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2019-03-17
Villarreal CF
3–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2019-03-09
FC Barcelona
3–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2019-03-01
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–2
Girona FC
L
2019-02-23
Getafe CF
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2019-02-16
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–1
Club Atlético de Madrid
L
2019-02-09
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.27
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
83%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
46%
Villarreal CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
17.3%
0 – 0
16.9%
1 – 1
13%
2 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
2.9%
2 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 26% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
52%
✗
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.