Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 May

Betiball's prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal on 28 May 2023 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal preview before placing your bet.

Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal: Starting Lineups Time : 28/05/2023 13:00

Rayo Vallecano
2 - 1
Finished
Villarreal
90+3' event Alejandro Catena Marugán
85' event Radamel Falcao / Alvaro Garcia
85' event Pathe Ciss / Santi Comesana
79' event Salvi Sanchez / Isaac Palazon Camacho
72' event Unai Lopez Cabrera / Pep Chavarria
72' event Sergio Camello / Raul de Tomas
68' event Raul de Tomas
65' event Oscar Valentín
63' event Isaac Palazon Camacho
56' event Raul de Tomas
event 90+3' Nicolas Jackson
event 83' Giovani Lo Celso
event 71' Etienne Capoue / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
event 70' Giovani Lo Celso
event 68' Yeremi Pino
event 61' Giovani Lo Celso / Ramon Terrats Espacio
event 61' Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
event 59' Alfonso Pedraza Sag
event 40' Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
90+3' event Alejandro Catena Marugán
event 90+3' Nicolas Jackson
85' event Radamel Falcao / Alvaro Garcia
event 83' Giovani Lo Celso
85' event Pathe Ciss / Santi Comesana
event 71' Etienne Capoue / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
79' event Salvi Sanchez / Isaac Palazon Camacho
event 70' Giovani Lo Celso
72' event Unai Lopez Cabrera / Pep Chavarria
event 68' Yeremi Pino
72' event Sergio Camello / Raul de Tomas
event 61' Giovani Lo Celso / Ramon Terrats Espacio
68' event Raul de Tomas
event 61' Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
65' event Oscar Valentín
event 59' Alfonso Pedraza Sag
63' event Isaac Palazon Camacho
event 40' Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
56' event Raul de Tomas
Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano
Substitutions
#9 Radamel Falcao
#21 Pathe Ciss
#34 Sergio Camello
#17 Unai Lopez Cabrera
#14 Salvi Sanchez
#19 Florian Lejeune
#24 Esteban Ariel Saveljich
#4 Mario Suarez Mata
#22 Jose Pozo
#2 Mario Hernandez
#30 Miguel Miguel Morro
#12 Andres Martin Garcia
Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano Villarreal Villarreal
15Shots7
4Shots on Goal2
9Fouls9
4Corner Kick6
10Free kick18
9Offside1
3Yellow card5
5Aerial17
1Save2
17Successful Tackles14
8Interceptions8
2Assist1
5Substitution3
10Shots off goal3
3Head Success8
1Blocked2
17Tackle14
8Dribbles11
28Throw-in27
235Passes558
76Attacks128
40Dangerous attacks51
3Corner Kicks(HT)3
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#17 Giovani Lo Celso
#6 Etienne Capoue
#7 Gerard Moreno Balaguero
#31 Iker Alvarez de Eulate
#12 Johan Andres Mojica Palacio
#40 Haissem Hassan
#14 Manuel Trigueros Munoz
#18 Alberto Moreno
#2 Francisco Femenia Far, Kiko
#5 Jorge Cuenca
#43 Jorge Pascual
Commentary
90+3' Alejandro Catena Marugán - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
90+3' Nicolas Jackson - Villarreal receive a yellow card
85' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Radamel Falcao / Alvaro Garcia
85' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Pathe Ciss / Santi Comesana
83' Goal! Giovani Lo Celso - Villarreal
79' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Salvi Sanchez / Isaac Palazon Camacho
72' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Unai Lopez Cabrera / Pep Chavarria
72' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Sergio Camello / Raul de Tomas
71' Villarreal — substitution: Etienne Capoue / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
70' Giovani Lo Celso - Villarreal receive a yellow card
68' Raul de Tomas - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
68' Yeremi Pino - Villarreal receive a yellow card
65' Oscar Valentín - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
63' Goal! Isaac Palazon Camacho - Rayo Vallecano
61' Villarreal — substitution: Giovani Lo Celso / Ramon Terrats Espacio
61' Villarreal — substitution: Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
59' Alfonso Pedraza Sag - Villarreal receive a yellow card
56' Goal! Raul de Tomas - Rayo Vallecano
40' Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo - Villarreal receive a yellow card

How We Build the Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal on 28 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rayo Vallecano's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Villarreal's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Rayo Vallecano and Villarreal sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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