Villarreal CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 Javier Estrada
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Jose Escuela
- Referee Antonio Monter
- Referee Juan Luis Pulido
- Referee Eliana Fernandez (Spain)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Jan | Girona FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Jan | Real Madrid CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Dec | Valencia CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Villarreal CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Real Valladolid CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jan | Real Betis Balompié | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Girona FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 0–0 | D |
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' That's the starting whistle at Estadio de la Ceramica. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Villarreal CF and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 5' It looks surprising Villarreal CF does not make any changes. Oscar Trejo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Jorge Cuenca has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid have won 234 goals from 233 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' The 31-year-old Catena has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' Poor challenge from Pathe Ciss. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 35' Controversy at the stadium! Pathe Ciss argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 40' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 45' Villarreal CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 50' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 52' Andres Martin has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 52.
- 57' Villarreal CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Villarreal CF and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 63' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ring the changes. Andres Martin has done his job and it is now time for Pep Chavarria to step up.
- 66' That is a Yellow card for Villarreal CF. Juan Foyth will be fuming at that decision.
- 70' What composure from Sergio Camello! The Spain international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 75' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 78' The whistle greets Sergio Camello as he departs to be replaced by Radamel Falcao.
- 81' Jose Luis Morales is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yeremi Pino at the 81 minute mark.
- 85' Another substitution for Villarreal CF to replace Alberto Moreno by Johan Mojica on 85 minute.
- 87' Unai Lopez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 90 minute. Isi Palazon leaves to be changed by Mario Hernandez.
- 90' Villarreal CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Another three points for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
18
Alberto Moreno ↓ Johan Mojica 85'
-
8
Juan Foyth ↓ Femenia Far 81'
- 10
- 7
- 11
- 3
- 5
- 16
-
21
Yeremi Pino ↓ Jose Luis Morales 81'
- 35
Bench
-
2
Femenia Far ↑ 81'
-
19
Francis Coquelin ↑ 81'
-
12
Johan Mojica ↑ 85'
- 23
-
22
Jose Luis Morales ↑ 81'
- 14
- 20
- 4
- 1
- 34
- 31
- 27
Coach
Quique Setien
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 20
- 6
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Randy Ntekja 78'
- 1
- 5
-
12
Andres Martin ↓ Pep Chavarria 63'
-
7
Isi Palazon ↓ Mario Hernandez 90'
- 3
-
34
Sergio Camello ↓ Radamel Falcao 78'
-
21
Pathe Ciss ↓ Unai Lopez 63'
Bench
-
9
Radamel Falcao ↑ 78'
- 13
-
17
Unai Lopez ↑ 63'
- 14
-
2
Mario Hernandez ↑ 90'
- 25
- 10
- 22
- 16
- 4
-
11
Randy Ntekja ↑ 78'
-
15
Pep Chavarria ↑ 63'
Coach
Iraola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Sorloth | 3 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 2 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 |
| Juan Foyth | 2 |
| Alfonso Pedraza | 2 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2023-01-30
Villarreal CF
0–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2023-01-21
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
2023-01-14
Real Valladolid CF
0–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2023-01-08
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
Real Betis Balompié
L
2022-12-29
Girona FC
2–2
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
D
2022-11-10
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–0
RC Celta de Vigo
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.33
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.69
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
77%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
45%
Villarreal CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–1 not predicted0 – 1Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4%
0 – 0
3.7%
4 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 21% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
11%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.