APWin Prediction

1st Half Under 1.5 Goals

Rayo Vallecano Form and Insights

Rayo Vallecano hosts Villarreal at the Estadio de Vallecas for this La Liga fixture. The match will kick off at 18:00 (UK Time) on 17/05/2026.

Their performance in the La Liga so far:

  • 10 Wins

  • 14 Draws

  • 12 Losses

Offensive and defensive statistics:

  • 37 goals scored

  • 1.03 average goals per match

  • 43 goals conceded

  • 1.19 average goals conceded per match

The Yellow Submarine Form and Insights

Villarreal has played 36 matches in the La Liga so far this season.

Here’s how the team comes into their match with Rayo Vallecano:

  • 21 Wins

  • 6 Draws

  • 9 Losses

Goals scored and conceded:

  • 67 goals scored

  • 1.86 average goals per match

  • 43 goals conceded

  • 1.19 average goals conceded per match

Head-to-Head Statistics

We have seen the match between Rayo Vallecano and Villarreal on the match calendar 20 times across all competitions in the last couple of years.

  • Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D. win - 23

  • Villarreal win - 22

  • Draw - 3

Home Team

Rayo Vallecano Team Logo

Rayo Vallecano

Spain - La Liga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D W W W

2.2

Home D W D W W

2.2

Away D W W L L

1.4

Away Team

Villarreal Team Logo

Villarreal

Spain - La Liga

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D W W D

1.6

Home L W W W W

2.4

Away D D W L D

1.2

Access all match stats for Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal

The last match was played on 01/11/2025 in the La Liga, and Villarreal won the match. The match ended in 4–0.

In the table below, you can find the head-to-head results of the last few meetings.

Players to Watch

APWin’s team of experts has compiled a list of insights to help you place informed bets on player props and goal-scoring markets.

The Red-and-Whites Top Players

  • Jorge De Frutos has scored 10 goals so far this season.

  • Álvaro García has given 5 assists this season.

The Yellow Submarine Top Players

  • Georges Mikautadze has scored 12 goals so far this season.

  • Nicolas Pépé has given 6 assists this season.

Betting Insights for Cards and Corners

If you prefer betting on over/under markets for corners and cards, you can use the section below to find the statistics for this Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal match.

Rayo Vallecano Cards and Corners

  • 3 average cards per match

  • 2.33 average cards when playing at home

  • 10.83 average corners per match

  • 11.61 average corners when playing at home

Villarreal Cards and Corners

  • 2.25 average cards per match

  • 2.72 average cards when playing away

  • 8.92 average corners per match

  • 8.06 average corners when playing away

Additional Betting Tips

After thorough analysis of the past data, our team of experts has come up with additional predictions for the match.

Keep in mind that the prediction on the top of the page is our main tip. In case you are looking for more value picks, you can use our additional predictions below.

👉 Our prediction is: Villarreal to win the 1st half

The various signs and statistics we have studied point to this being a one-sided affair, with the favoured Villarreal likely coming out on top away from home. Villarreal has simply been the superior team this season, whereas Rayo Vallecano has struggled.

But for some added value, we recommend betting on Villarreal to win the first half, which would bring a higher potential payout.

👉 Our prediction is: Rayo Vallecano win or draw

Going on the Double Chance market is a great way to get a much better shot at winning a bet. And our betting tip of taking Rayo Vallecano or draw in the Double Chance market is about as close to a safe bet as there is.

Based on their impressive home form this season, it's hard to see Rayo Vallecano not picking up at least a point in their own stadium. They only need to avoid defeat to Villarreal to win the Double Chance bet, and we think they are more than up to the task.

Match Details

  • Match date: 17/05/2026

  • Kick-off time: 18:00

  • Competition: La Liga

  • Game week: 37

  • Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas

How APWin Makes Its Predictions

Our football predictions are written using a structured analysis of factors that impact match outcomes. We combine long-term performance with the latest team news and real-time market signals to write our predictions.

Here's what we take into account:

  • Historical match data

  • Home and away performance trends

  • Recent form, squad news, and team dynamics

  • Betting market odds and line movement analysis

APWin Prediction

1st Half Under 1.5 Goals

Published on 16 May 2026, at 18:11 Last updated on 16 May 2026, at 18:11