Villarreal seems like they are back where they were a decade ago and the Yellow Submarine is just one step back from the top teams in the standings. Rayo Vallecano also has a good start this year and this game may launch them even higher, but beating Villarreal on the road is something that only one team did so far in the season.
Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano meet on 02.11.2024, with both teams looking for three points. The match takes place at Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal.
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Villarreal |
Sat, 02.11.2024, 13:30 EST |
Rayo Vallecano |
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2 |
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1.66 |
4.10 |
4.76 |
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Expert Tip |
Villarreal to win |
Odds 1.66 |
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Villarreal vs. Rayo Vallecano: Current situation
The older football fans can recall Villarreal going deep in the Champions League, and the team from the Castellon province is on the right path to return in the elite competition. The Yellow Submarine is among the top-scoring teams in the league this season, and that makes them a difficult opponent for everybody. Villarreal can get really close to the top teams in the league, and all they need to do is win a couple of games as favorites.
Rayo Vallecano has established itself as a decent team in La Liga, and just like the previous couple of seasons, they are safe in the middle of the standings. They are one of the teams that play low-scoring games, and that may not be the exact tactic that will bring them a positive result when they visit Villarreal. However, that has brought them where they are at the moment, and they definitely do not lack confidence going into this game.
Villarreal Stats & Form
With last week’s win over Valladolid, Villarreal has jumped to third place in the standings, right behind Barcelona and Real Madrid. It will be too optimistic to say that they are a title contender, but a return to the Champions League is a realistic goal. The Yellow Submarine has scored 20 goals so far in the season, which also ranks them third right behind the most famous teams in the league. During the week, Villarreal was also active in the Copa del Rey, defeating Poblense by 6-1.
Rayo Vallecano Stats & Form
Rayo Vallecano is pretty solid, sitting in ninth place with 16 points, which is only two less than Athletic Bilbao, who is fifth in the rankings. Rayo Vallecano is one of those teams that plays with a slower pace but is always capable of recognizing a scoring opportunity and can literally beat anybody in the league. They managed to stay undefeated in 4 of the 6 away games this season and hope for the same scenario when they go to Villarreal.
Villarreal – Rayo Vallecano: Head to Head
Villarreal leads 5-3 in the last 10 head-to-head games against Rayo Vallecano, and the remaining two games finished in a tie. Last season, Villarreal won 3-0 at home while the score was 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano being the host. The last time the team from Madrid won was in May 2023, when the score was 2-1. Six of the last ten games between the two teams went over 2.5 goals in total.
Villarreal – Rayo Vallecano Odds
Villarreal is a big favorite to win this game with the odds of 1.66 at 22bet. The visiting team is given 4.76 while the draw is at 4.10. The total goal line is set at 2.5 with 1.70 for over and 2.16 for under.
Top 3 Betting Odds
| Villarreal – Rayo Vallecano Betting Tip | Odds |
| Villarreal to win | 1.66 |
| Villarreal to win and over 2.5 goals | 2.40 |
| Villarreal -1.5 | 2.65 |
Betting tip and prediction: Villarreal - Rayo Vallecano (02.11.2024)
Both Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano are playing much better than the prediction before the season. That is particularly the case with Villarreal, who is keeping pace with the top two teams in the league. This will be a very interesting game between two potent teams who are coming off back-to-back wins both in La Liga and Copa del Rey. Their offensive form is sky-high, as they both won by a five-goal differential in the Cup competition. Villarreal has been playing very well from the start of the season, especially on the road, where they have 4 wins in 6 games. “The Yellow Submarine” has been quite dominant against the team from Madrid in recent years, and their last matchup at Estadio de la Ceramica finished with a 3-0 win for the home team. Midfielder Denis Suarez and striker Gerard Moreno will not be available for head coach Marcelinho, but that will not be much of a problem since both of them have totaled just over 200 minutes so far in the season. Rayo Vallecano also has no significant problems with injuries, as only midfielder Alfonso Espino will be out of the lineup. With both teams getting out on the pitch with their best players, it will be a tight start, and it may take a while before anyone gets on the scoreboard. As the game progresses, Villarreal will increase the pressure as they usually do, and we go with them to win the game, maybe even with a larger margin.
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Expert Tip |
Villarreal to win |
Odds 1.66 |
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