Villarreal CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Villarreal CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 games · 8 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #10 |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 13 | Scored | 11 |
| 12 | Conceded | 16 |
| +1 | GD | -5 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Villarreal CF are 11th (8 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 10th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ 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)
Villarreal CF
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 3 A |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 1 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio de la Ceramica!
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Villarreal CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Villarreal CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Jaume Costa is replaced by Miguel Llambrich.
- 20' What a strike from Mario Suarez! The score is 0-1.
- 25' Manu Morlanes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' The referee has no hesitation. Ramiro Funes Mori is booked for Villarreal CF — Yellow card on 44.
- 49' It looks surprising Rayo Vallecano de Madrid does not make any changes. Sergio Asenjo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 50' Karl Toko Ekambi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 50 minutes.
- 51' It’s a booking for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player. Emiliano Velazquez gets a Yellow card.
- 52' Karl Toko Ekambi with the second goal in the match!
- 56' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid bench stirs into life. Emiliano Velazquez is withdrawn and Alvaro Medran gets his opportunity.
- 61' With 0 assists to his name this season, Raul de Tomas is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Villarreal CF.
- 66' Galvez is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
- 67' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Iborra is replaced by Gerard Moreno on 67 minute.
- 68' Fresh legs for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid! Jose Pozo comes on to replace Giannelli Imbula.
- 73' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 78' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid bench stirs into life. Luis Advincula is withdrawn and Adri Embarba gets his opportunity.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Victor Ruiz.
- 82' Jordi Amat was booked on 82.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Pablo Fornals. He replaces Samuel Chukwueze on 84 minute.
- 88' Gerard Moreno does the damage! The net is bulging and Villarreal CF surge ahead!
- Another three points for Villarreal CF.
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
3 / 4
2.88
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 4.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
83%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
36%
Villarreal CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.7%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.4%
4 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.1%
4 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.5%
1 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 18% | 55% |
| -1.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -1 | 45% | 19% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

