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The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Rayo Vallecano lock horns with Villarreal in an important encounter at the Estadio el Madrigal on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Preview
Rayo Vallecano are in ninth place in the La Liga standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The away side thrashed Villamuriel by a 5-0 scoreline in the Copa del Rey this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Villarreal, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have been in excellent form this season. The Yellow Submarines secured a 6-1 victory against Poblense in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
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Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Villarreal have a good recent record against Rayo Vallecano and have won 14 out of the last 23 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Rayo Vallecano's five victories.
- Villarreal have lost two of their last four matches against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga - as many defeats as they had endured in the 17 such games in the competition.
- After failing to win their first two matches at home against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, Villarreal have won eight of their last nine such games in the competition.
- Rayo Vallecano have won only one of their last 17 matches away from home against teams from Valencia in La Liga, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 1-0 scoreline in January 2023.
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Villarreal have been exceptional this year and can be virtually unstoppable on their day. Alex Baena and Nicolas Pepe have stepped up to the plate this season and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Rayo Vallecano have been inconsistent this season and will be up against a strong opponent on Saturday. Villarreal are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Villarreal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Villarreal to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Nicolas Pepe to score or assist - Yes
