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 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · 12 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 | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #13 |
| 15 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 5 |
| 17 | Scored | 15 |
| 15 | Conceded | 21 |
| +2 | GD | -6 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 1.09 |
| 33% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
10%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Villarreal CF are 9th (15 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/7
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
4/2
16-30
2/6
31-45
2/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
1/3
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Villarreal CF
| Georges Mikautadze | 3 G | 1 A |
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 4 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | 1 A |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Villarreal CF host Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — let the battle begin!
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Stole Dimitrievski, a North Macedonia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Iraola will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 34' A moment of madness from Pathe Ciss on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will be frustrated.
- 35' Poor challenge from Pathe Ciss. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Quique Setien might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 45' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rayo Vallecano de Madrid backline.
- 50' Albiol has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andres Martin on 52.
- 57' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 62' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 63' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes a substitution. Andres Martin departs to be replaced by Pep Chavarria.
- 66' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a Yellow card on 66.
- 70' Brilliant from the ! Sergio Camello makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 70.
- 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 78' The crowd applauds Sergio Camello as he leaves the pitch. Radamel Falcao steps in for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
- 81' Jose Luis Morales is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yeremi Pino at the 81 minute mark.
- 85' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Alberto Moreno departs to be replaced by Johan Mojica.
- 87' That is a Yellow card for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Unai Lopez will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Isi Palazon by Mario Hernandez on 90 minute.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alejandro Baena.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
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 |
| Alfonso Pedraza | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 2 |
| Sergio Camello | 2 |
| Gerard Moreno | 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
1 / 4
1.8
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
77%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
49%
Villarreal CF or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
9.3%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
5.7%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 23% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
17%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.