Rayo Vallecano - Villarreal

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16'		1 - 1	Goal	Kike Pérez	Raúl de Tomás (Assist)
15'		0 - 1	Goal	A. Sørloth	Álex Baena (Assist)

78'		Alberto Moreno	Tripping
73'		Santi Comesaña	Foul
63'		Sergio Camello	Foul
62'		Alberto Moreno	Elbowing
24'		Álvaro García
18'		Álvaro García	Foul

89'			In:	Yeremy Pino	Out:	Carlos Romero
88'			In:	Álvaro García	Out:	Bebé
76'			In:	Álex Baena	Out:	José Luis Morales
76'			In:	Santi Comesaña	Out:	É. Capoue
70'			In:	Unai López	Out:	P. Ciss
69'			In:	Kike Pérez	Out:	Ó. Trejo
61'			In:	Raúl de Tomás	Out:	Sergio Camello
60'			In:	Isi Palazón	Out:	Jorge de Frutos
56'			In:	Gerard Moreno	Out:	Manu Trigueros

Rayo Vallecano - Villarreal Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Villarreal

Best odds: 2.66

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As the La Liga season continues, a riveting matchup is on the horizon as Rayo Vallecano hosts Villarreal at the Estadio de Vallecas on September 24, 2023. Will Vallecano leverage home ground advantage, or will Villarreal prove their mettle on the road? Stay tuned for our detailed match preview and prediction.

Key Players

Rayo Vallecano boasts a strong midfield, led by Pathé Ismaël Ciss, Isaac Palazón Camacho, and Álvaro García Rivera. Ciss, with an impressive rating of 6.95, has already netted one goal this season. Camacho, boasting a 7.20 rating, has also contributed a goal, along with 76 total passes and 3 key passes. Rivera, the highest-rated among the three at 7.25, has scored once as well, showcasing the potency of Vallecano's midfield.

On the other hand, Villarreal's key players include defender Jorge Cuenca Barreno, attacker Alexander Sørloth, and midfielder Alejandro Baena Rodríguez. Barreno, rated at 7.03, has scored one goal despite his defensive role. Sørloth, with a 7.13 rating, has scored twice this season, while Rodríguez, the standout player with a 7.60 rating, has contributed one goal and two assists.

Recent Form

Rayo Vallecano's recent form has been a mixed bag, with two wins and two losses in their last four games, while Villarreal has struggled, with one win and three losses. Vallecano, currently ranking 12th in La Liga, has a slight edge over 15th-placed Villarreal.

Head-to-Head History

In their previous encounters, both teams have managed to secure a victory each. On May 28, 2023, Vallecano emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, while Villarreal won 1-0 on January 30, 2023.

Prediction

The prediction leans towards an exciting match with Villarreal emerging as the winner, despite their recent form. The anticipated scoreline suggests a game with over 1.5 goals. The prediction is based on Villarreal's stronger attacking and defensive form, as well as their historical head-to-head advantage. However, with football being unpredictable, nothing is set in stone until the final whistle.

In conclusion, this La Liga fixture promises to be a thrilling encounter. Whether it's Rayo Vallecano's formidable midfield or Villarreal's versatile squad, the match is set to be a nail-biter. Our final prediction? A Villarreal victory with more than 1.5 goals. Don't miss it!

Prediction probabilities

Strength

60%

40%

Attacking Potential

43%

57%

Defensive Potential

56%

44%

Poisson Distribution

28%

72%

Stregth H2H

40%

60%

Goals H2H

29%

71%

Wins the game

43%

57%

Rayo Vallecano - Villarreal Head to Head

28/04	Villarreal	-	Rayo Vallecano
24/09	Rayo Vallecano	1 - 1	Villarreal
28/05	Rayo Vallecano	2 - 1	Villarreal
30/01	Villarreal	0 - 1	Rayo Vallecano

La Liga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Real Madrid	30	23	6	1	66	20	46	75
2	Barcelona	30	20	7	3	61	34	27	67
3	Girona	30	20	5	5	62	36	26	65
4	Athletic Club	30	16	8	6	50	28	22	56
5	Atletico Madrid	29	17	4	8	54	34	20	55
6	Real Sociedad	30	13	10	7	43	31	12	49
7	Real Betis	30	10	12	8	36	36	0	42
8	Valencia	29	11	8	10	32	32	0	41
9	Osasuna	30	11	6	13	36	43	-7	39
10	Villarreal	29	10	8	11	47	51	-4	38
11	Getafe	30	9	11	10	37	43	-6	38
12	Las Palmas	30	10	7	13	29	33	-4	37
13	Alaves	30	8	8	14	26	36	-10	32
14	Sevilla	30	7	10	13	37	44	-7	31
15	Mallorca	30	6	13	11	25	35	-10	31
16	Rayo Vallecano	30	6	12	12	25	38	-13	30
17	Celta Vigo	30	6	10	14	32	44	-12	28
18	Cadiz	30	4	13	13	21	40	-19	25
19	Granada CF	29	2	8	19	30	59	-29	14
20	Almeria	30	1	10	19	28	60	-32	13