Predictions for Spanish La Liga football 2025-26

Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
Villarreal
Villarreal

Kick-off: 17 May 2026, 17:00

Not Started · Campo de Futbol de Vallecas

Status: Not StartedVenue: Campo de Futbol de VallecasCity: MadridRound: Regular Season - 37
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Published: 15 May 2026

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Prediction snapshot

Double chance : draw or Villarreal

Win or draw

110%Home
X45%Draw
245%Away
att42%58%
def58%42%
h2h15%85%
form53%47%
goals17%83%
total39.7%60.3%

Head-to-head

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Match preview

Fixture: Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Tournament & Date: La Liga, May 17, 18:00 (London Time) Recommended Bet: Villarreal to Win (W2) at odds of 2.85 Match Analysis In this upcoming encounter, Rayo Vallecano is expected to seize the initiative and control poss

Table of Contents

Fixture: Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal

Tournament & Date: La Liga, May 17, 18:00 (London Time)

Recommended Bet: Villarreal to Win (W2) at odds of 2.85

Match Analysis

In this upcoming encounter, Rayo Vallecano is expected to seize the initiative and control possession from the opening whistle. However, this tactical approach may inadvertently play right into Villarreal's hands. The "Yellow Submarine" thrives in precisely these types of environments, where they can absorb pressure and exploit the space left by an advancing opponent.

Villarreal’s ability to transition quickly and their clinical nature on the counter-attack make them a formidable threat when playing away. Since the home side is likely to leave gaps while pushing forward, the visitors are well-positioned to capitalize and secure all three points.

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano

Last 5 form: 60%Attack: 73%Defence: 55%League run: DDLWLWDWDD
  • Played 36, won 10
  • Clean sheets: 11
  • Failed to score: 12

Recent matches

@ Valencia · 1-1La Liga · 14 May 2026
vs Girona · 1-1La Liga · 11 May 2026
@ Strasbourg · 1-0UEFA Europa Conference League · 07 May 2026
@ Getafe · 2-0La Liga · 03 May 2026
vs Strasbourg · 1-0UEFA Europa Conference League · 30 Apr 2026

Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
9Athletic Club3640-5344
10Rayo Vallecano3637-4344
11Valencia3639-5143

Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
I. AkhomachMissing FixtureMuscle Injury
Luiz FelipeMissing FixtureInjury
D. MendezMissing FixtureKnee Injury
I. PalazonMissing FixtureRed Card
I. BalliuQuestionableInjury
A. GarciaQuestionableInjury
Villarreal

Villarreal

Last 5 form: 53%Attack: 100%Defence: 36%League run: WDWLWDWWDL
  • Played 36, won 21
  • Clean sheets: 8
  • Failed to score: 5

Recent matches

vs Sevilla · 2-3La Liga · 13 May 2026
@ Mallorca · 1-1La Liga · 10 May 2026
vs Levante · 5-1La Liga · 02 May 2026
vs Celta Vigo · 2-1La Liga · 26 Apr 2026
@ Oviedo · 1-1La Liga · 23 Apr 2026

Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
2Real Madrid3672-3380
3Villarreal3667-4369
4Atletico Madrid3660-3966

Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
J. FoythMissing FixtureAchilles Tendon Injury
R. VeigaMissing FixtureYellow Cards
P. CabanesQuestionableConvalescence
J. FoythMissing FixtureAchilles Tendon Injury
R. VeigaMissing FixtureYellow Cards
P. CabanesQuestionableConvalescence

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