Our Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction: 3-1
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 1, 2025. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Villarreal's Last Match – Ciudad Lucena vs Villarreal
Villarreal will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 6-0 Spain Copa del Rey victory over Ciudad Lucena on October 29. In that match, Villarreal recorded 60% possession and 13 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ciudad Lucena | 40% | 0 (2) | - | 44 |
 Villarreal | 60% | 0 (13) | - | 81 |
Rayo Vallecano's Last Match – CD Yuncos vs Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano will seek to keep their streak alive after a 6-1 Spain Copa del Rey victory over CD Yuncos on October 29. In that match, Rayo Vallecano recorded 74% possession, firing 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CD Yuncos | 26% | 0 (4) | - | 24 |
 Rayo Vallecano | 74% | 0 (8) | - | 79 |
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Stats
Key Stats
| Villarreal | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.82 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Villarreal are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Rayo Vallecano average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Villarreal 18-12
Rayo Vallecano 18-10
What are the odds for this match?
Villarreal to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.8
Rayo Vallecano to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Villarreal (4-4-2) : Luiz Junior, Santiago Mourino, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga, Alfonso Pedraza, Nicolas Pepe, Santi Comesana, Thomas Partey, Alberto Moleiro, Gerard Moreno, Georges Mikautadze
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1) : Augusto Batalla, Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Nobel Mendy, Pep Chavarria, Pedro Díaz, Pathe Ciss, Jorge De Frutos, Isi Palazon, Alvaro Garcia, Alemao