Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 December

Betiball's prediction for Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano on 18 December 2024 (kick-off: 16:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano preview before placing your bet.

Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano: Starting Lineups Time : 18/12/2024 16:30

Villarreal
1 - 1
Finished
Rayo Vallecano
90+5' event Logan Costa
85' event Thiago Ojeda
83' event Thiago Ojeda / Ayoze Perez
74' event Pau Cabanes / Yeremi Pino
74' event Juan Marcos Foyth / Pau Navarro Badenes
74' event Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Thierno Barry
63' event Juan Bernat / Denis Suarez Fernandez
54' event Pape Alassane Gueye
45+1' event Ayoze Perez
32' event Willy Kambwala
27' event Yeremi Pino
event 84' Pep Chavarria / Alfonso Espino
event 63' Isaac Palazon Camacho / Sergio Camello
event 63' Randy Nteka / Oscar Guido Trejo
event 57' Pathe Ciss / Pedro Diaz Fanjul
event 57' Andrei Ratiu / Ivan Balliu Campeny
event 53' Oscar Guido Trejo
event 46' Florian Lejeune
event 45+5' Abdul Mumin
event 22' Alvaro Garcia Goal awarded
event 20' Alvaro Garcia
90+5' event Logan Costa
event 84' Pep Chavarria / Alfonso Espino
85' event Thiago Ojeda
event 63' Isaac Palazon Camacho / Sergio Camello
83' event Thiago Ojeda / Ayoze Perez
event 63' Randy Nteka / Oscar Guido Trejo
74' event Pau Cabanes / Yeremi Pino
event 57' Pathe Ciss / Pedro Diaz Fanjul
74' event Juan Marcos Foyth / Pau Navarro Badenes
event 57' Andrei Ratiu / Ivan Balliu Campeny
74' event Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Thierno Barry
event 53' Oscar Guido Trejo
63' event Juan Bernat / Denis Suarez Fernandez
event 46' Florian Lejeune
54' event Pape Alassane Gueye
event 45+5' Abdul Mumin
45+1' event Ayoze Perez
event 22' Alvaro Garcia Goal awarded
32' event Willy Kambwala
event 20' Alvaro Garcia
27' event Yeremi Pino
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#8 Juan Marcos Foyth
#7 Gerard Moreno Balaguero
#12 Juan Bernat
#38 Thiago Ojeda
#33 Pau Cabanes
#36 Etta Eyong
#3 Raul Albiol Tortajada
#4 Eric Bertrand Bailly
#27 Arnau Sola Mateu
#55 Rubén Gómez
Villarreal Villarreal Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano
14Shots19
5Shots on Goal3
10Fouls15
7Corner Kick7
15Free kick10
0Offside1
4Yellow card3
1Red card0
30Aerial24
2Save4
20Successful Tackles13
6Interceptions9
25Long pass22
1Assist1
5Substitution5
9Shots off goal16
13Head Success14
4Blocked8
20Tackle13
10Dribbles4
19Throw-in26
371Passes453
93Attacks107
64Dangerous attacks68
5Corner Kicks(HT)0
Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano
Substitutions
#2 Andrei Ratiu
#6 Pathe Ciss
#3 Pep Chavarria
#7 Isaac Palazon Camacho
#11 Randy Nteka
#12 Sergio Guardiola Navarro
#1 Dani Cardenas
#5 Aridane Hernandez Umpierrez
#17 Unai Lopez Cabrera
#15 Gerard Gumbau
#25 Joni Montiel Caballero
#21 Adrian Embarba
Commentary
90+5' Logan Costa - Villarreal receive a yellow card
85' Thiago Ojeda - Villarreal receive a yellow card
84' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Pep Chavarria / Alfonso Espino
83' Villarreal — substitution: Thiago Ojeda / Ayoze Perez
74' Villarreal — substitution: Pau Cabanes / Yeremi Pino
74' Villarreal — substitution: Juan Marcos Foyth / Pau Navarro Badenes
74' Villarreal — substitution: Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Thierno Barry
63' Villarreal — substitution: Juan Bernat / Denis Suarez Fernandez
63' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Isaac Palazon Camacho / Sergio Camello
63' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Randy Nteka / Oscar Guido Trejo
57' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Pathe Ciss / Pedro Diaz Fanjul
57' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Andrei Ratiu / Ivan Balliu Campeny
54' Pape Alassane Gueye - Villarreal receive a yellow card
53' Oscar Guido Trejo - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
46' Florian Lejeune - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
45+5' Abdul Mumin - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
45+1' Goal! Ayoze Perez - Villarreal
32' Willy Kambwala - Villarreal receive a red card
27' Yeremi Pino - Villarreal receive a yellow card
22' VAR review - Rayo Vallecano
20' Goal! Alvaro Garcia - Rayo Vallecano

How We Build the Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano on 18 December 2024 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.

Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Villarreal's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rayo Vallecano'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 Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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