Rayo Vallecano v Valencia prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Rayo Vallecano v Valencia, La Liga on Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:15 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Rayo Vallecano host Valencia in La Liga on Saturday 21 November (kick-off 15:15 UK).
The key numbers
Rayo Vallecano are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Valencia.
Form and the table
Nine of Rayo Vallecano’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 10 of Rayo Vallecano’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Rayo Vallecano have four wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 2.17 points per game, scoring 1.83 and conceding 1.17. Rayo Vallecano have scored 15 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game). Rayo Vallecano have conceded 21 goals, the fourth-most of the 20 clubs.
Nine of Valencia’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in six of Valencia’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Valencia have four wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.86 points per game, scoring 2.14 and conceding 1.29. Valencia have scored eight goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 12 games, ranked per game). Valencia have conceded 20 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Rayo Vallecano (14th) and Valencia (19th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Rayo Vallecano the stronger side, 51 rating points above Valencia (Rayo Vallecano 1540, Valencia 1489, after at least 239 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 14 May 2026, finished Valencia 1–1 Rayo Vallecano.
Team news
Predicted Rayo Vallecano XI (4-3-3): E. Audero, F. Lejeune, M. Sadick, A. Pedrosa, A. Rațiu, U. López, P. Díaz, P. Ciss, S. Camello, J. de Frutos, Alemão — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Unai López (4.3 per match over 12 appearances, one goal and three assists) and Andrei Rațiu (4.3 per match over eight appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Rayo Vallecano’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rayo Vallecano (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Unai López averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 929 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Andrei Rațiu averages 2.1 tackles per 90 over 990 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Valencia XI (4-4-2): S. Dimitrievski, J. Gayà, C. Tárrega, Pepelu, P. Maffeo, G. Rodríguez, A. Mayol, J. Guerra, L. Rioja, A. Danjuma, H. Duro — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Guido Rodríguez (3.6 per match over nine appearances) and U. Sadiq (3.1 per match over five appearances, two goals) have been Valencia’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Valencia (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Guido Rodríguez averages 0.2 key passes per 90 over 736 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga · Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
- Head-to-head (last 6): Rayo Vallecano 1 · draws 4 · Valencia 1 · 1.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Rayo Vallecano 2W 1D 2L · Valencia 2W 1D 2L
Rayo Vallecano v Valencia (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 10 November 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Rayo Vallecano for / against | Line | Valencia for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.71 for · 5.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.86 for · 5.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 16.71 for · 15.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.86 for · 17 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.57 for · 5 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.29 for · 5.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.29 for · 13.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 15.14 for · 10.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.57 for · 2.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.57 for · 3 against n 7 Last 5 |
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Audero | 7 | 90630 min | 233.3 /90 | 60.9 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Dani Cárdenas | 3 | 70210 min | 83.4 /90 | 83.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. Batalla | 2 | 75150 min | 31.8 /90 | 21.2 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Audero n 7 | 90 | 3.3 |
| Dani Cárdenas n 8 | 82.5 | 4.5 |
| A. Batalla n 8 | 86.3 | 2.3 |
Rayo Vallecano Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Lejeune | 11 | 90990 min | 211.9 /90 | 151.4 /90 | 90.8 /90 | 534.8 /90 | 141.3 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Adrià Pedrosa | 9 | 76688 min | 182.4 /90 | 40.5 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 374.8 /90 | 111.4 /90 | 20.3 /90 |
| A. Rațiu | 8 | 90720 min | 121.5 /90 | 91.1 /90 | 20.3 /90 | 435.4 /90 | 40.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Mujaid Sadick | 7 | 74515 min | 30.5 /90 | 30.5 /90 | 20.3 /90 | 132.3 /90 | 20.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
| I. Balliu | 6 | 58345 min | 61.6 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 153.9 /90 | 41 /90 | 10.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Lejeune n 8 | 90 | 1.4 | 1.1 | — |
| Unai López n 8 | 80.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | — |
| Sergio Camello n 8 | 69.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 | — |
| P. Ciss n 8 | 90 | 1.6 | 0.5 | — |
| Álvaro García n 8 | 80 | 0.4 | 0.3 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Lejeune n 8 | 90 | 1.4 |
| Unai López n 8 | 80.1 | 2.1 |
| Sergio Camello n 8 | 69.4 | 1.5 |
| P. Ciss n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
| Álvaro García n 8 | 80 | 1.3 |
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Rayo Vallecano Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Camello | 11 | 68746 min | 70.8 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 232.8 /90 | 141.7 /90 | 101.2 /90 | 101.2 /90 |
| G. Tsitaishvili | 8 | 51406 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 102.2 /90 | 30.7 /90 | 61.3 /90 | 40.9 /90 |
| Alemão | 6 | 25152 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 42.4 /90 | 21.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 10.6 /90 |
| Fran Pérez | 4 | 32128 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 10.7 /90 | 00 /90 | 10.7 /90 | 32.1 /90 |
| Unai López | 11 | 80884 min | 10.1 /90 | 30.3 /90 | 90.9 /90 | 40.4 /90 | 252.5 /90 | 50.5 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Lejeune n 8 | 90 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| Unai López n 8 | 80.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Sergio Camello n 8 | 69.4 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| P. Ciss n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Álvaro García n 8 | 80 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Lejeune n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Unai López n 8 | 80.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Sergio Camello n 8 | 69.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| P. Ciss n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Álvaro García n 8 | 80 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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Valencia
Valencia Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Dimitrievski | 12 | 901080 min | 443.7 /90 | 171.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Dimitrievski n 8 | 90 | 3.9 |
Valencia Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepelu | 12 | 851018 min | 201.8 /90 | 121.1 /90 | 40.4 /90 | 302.7 /90 | 131.1 /90 | 30.3 /90 |
| Pablo Maffeo | 11 | 64707 min | 101.3 /90 | 162 /90 | 40.5 /90 | 395 /90 | 151.9 /90 | 40.5 /90 |
| José Gayà | 10 | 79794 min | 192.2 /90 | 30.3 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 343.9 /90 | 111.2 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| César Tárrega | 9 | 77690 min | 182.3 /90 | 111.4 /90 | 20.3 /90 | 354.6 /90 | 111.4 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| J. de Haas | 7 | 72503 min | 50.9 /90 | 61.1 /90 | 40.7 /90 | 183.2 /90 | 61.1 /90 | 20.4 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Dimitrievski n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 | — |
| Pepelu n 8 | 90 | 1.5 | 0.6 | — |
| Javi Guerra n 8 | 84.8 | 1.9 | 1.1 | — |
| A. Danjuma n 8 | 83.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | — |
| Pablo Maffeo n 8 | 72.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pepelu n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
| Javi Guerra n 8 | 84.8 | 1.7 |
| A. Danjuma n 8 | 83.9 | 0.3 |
| Pablo Maffeo n 8 | 72.1 | 1.4 |
| José Gayà n 8 | 86.1 | 2.1 |
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Valencia Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Danjuma | 12 | 77929 min | 00 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 161.6 /90 | 70.7 /90 | 101 /90 | 141.4 /90 |
| Hugo Duro | 7 | 56389 min | 00 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 51.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 30.7 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Luis Rioja | 7 | 52363 min | 10.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 30.7 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 61.5 /90 | 20.5 /90 |
| David Otorbi | 7 | 47329 min | 10.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 61.6 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 61.6 /90 | 61.6 /90 |
| U. Sadiq | 5 | 49246 min | 20.7 /90 | 00 /90 | 62.2 /90 | 62.2 /90 | 10.4 /90 | 31.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Dimitrievski n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Pepelu n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Javi Guerra n 8 | 84.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| A. Danjuma n 8 | 83.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| Pablo Maffeo n 8 | 72.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Dimitrievski n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Pepelu n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Javi Guerra n 8 | 84.8 | 0 | 0.3 |
| A. Danjuma n 8 | 83.9 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Pablo Maffeo n 8 | 72.1 | 0 | 0 |
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Rayo Vallecano v Valencia — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-14 Valencia 1–1 Rayo Vallecano
- 2025-12-01 Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Valencia
- 2025-04-19 Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Valencia
- 2024-12-07 Valencia 0–1 Rayo Vallecano
- 2024-05-12 Valencia 0–0 Rayo Vallecano
- 2023-12-19 Rayo Vallecano 0–1 Valencia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Rayo Vallecano and Valencia?
- In their last 6 meetings, Rayo Vallecano won 1, Valencia won 1 and there were 4 draws, averaging 1.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rayo Vallecano and Valencia?
- Recent form — Rayo Vallecano 2W 1D 2L; Valencia 2W 1D 2L.
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