Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia preview: November 21, 2026
Rayo Vallecano (3-3-4 W-D-L, 12 pts, 12th) host Valencia (2-3-6 W-D-L, 9 pts, 19th) at Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid on November 21, 2026 in the 2026-27 La Liga.
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How do Rayo Vallecano and Valencia compare heading into their match?
- Rayo Vallecano are 12th with 12 points from 10 matches (3-3-4 W-D-L); Valencia are 19th with 9 points from 11 matches (2-3-6 W-D-L).
- Rayo Vallecano score 1.5 (6th most of 20) and concede 2 (2nd most) per match. Valencia score 0.7 (1st fewest of 20) and concede 1.6 (9th most) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Rayo Vallecano 1.4 for and 1.7 against; Valencia 1.0 for and 1.5 against.
- Rayo Vallecano at home: 3-1-1 W-D-L in 5 (1.8 scored, 1.4 conceded per match). Valencia away: 2-1-2 W-D-L in 5 (1 scored, 1.2 conceded).
- Last 5 La Liga matches: Rayo Vallecano 2-2-1 W-D-L, Valencia 1-2-2 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 8 of 10 (80%) Rayo Vallecano matches and 4 of 11 (36%) Valencia matches; 3 or more goals in 7 of 10 (70%) and 5 of 11 (45%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Rayo Vallecano 0, Valencia 0, draws 2.
La Liga matches this season only (Rayo Vallecano 10, Valencia 11); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano | 3-3-4 | 2-2-1 (1.4-1.2) | 0-2-3 (1.2-2.6) | 3-1-1 (1.8-1.4) |
| Valencia | 2-3-6 | 1-2-2 (1.2-1.4) | 2-1-2 (1-1.2) | 0-2-4 (0.5-1.8) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 La Liga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 La Liga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Rayo Vallecano attack against Valencia defense
| Rayo Vallecano for | Valencia against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.5 (6th) | 1.6 (9th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.4 (8th) | 1.5 (9th) |
| Shots per match | 14.7 (7th) | 15.6 (3rd) |
| Shots on target per match | 5 (7th) | 4.7 (8th) |
| Big chances per match | 1.5 (16th) | 1.9 (13th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.1 (13th) | 9.4 (8th) |
| Corners per match | 5.2 (8th) | 5 (8th) |
Valencia attack against Rayo Vallecano defense
| Valencia for | Rayo Vallecano against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 0.7 (18th) | 2 (2nd) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.0 (16th) | 1.7 (5th) |
| Shots per match | 10.4 (19th) | 15.5 (4th) |
| Shots on target per match | 2.9 (19th) | 5.3 (6th) |
| Big chances per match | 1.6 (15th) | 2.2 (9th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 6.7 (17th) | 9.6 (5th) |
| Corners per match | 4 (13th) | 5.7 (4th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Rayo Vallecano, home matches | Valencia, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Record | 3-1-1 W-D-L | 2-1-2 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.8 | 1 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Clean sheets | 1 of 5 (20%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Failed to score | 1 of 5 (20%) | 1 of 5 (20%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 5 (60%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 5 of 5 (100%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 4 of 5 (80%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
Scoring patterns
| Rayo Vallecano | Valencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 1 of 10 (10%) | 4 of 11 (36%) |
| Failed to score | 1 of 10 (10%) | 5 of 11 (45%) |
| Both teams scored | 8 of 10 (80%) | 4 of 11 (36%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 10 of 10 (100%) | 5 of 11 (45%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 7 of 10 (70%) | 5 of 11 (45%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 3 of 10 (30%) | 4 of 11 (36%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.8 for, 1 against | 0.3 for, 0.6 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.7 for, 1 against | 0.5 for, 1 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Rayo Vallecano | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.4 (8th) | 1.0 (16th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.7 (5th) | 1.5 (9th) |
| Shots | 14.7 (7th) | 10.4 (19th) |
| Shots, opponents | 15.5 (4th) | 15.6 (3rd) |
| Shots on target | 5 (7th) | 2.9 (19th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 5.3 (6th) | 4.7 (8th) |
| Big chances | 1.5 (16th) | 1.6 (15th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.2 (9th) | 1.9 (13th) |
| Possession % | 51.9 (7th) | 44.1 (17th) |
| Passes | 425.6 (13th) | 400.6 (14th) |
| Passes, opponents | 399.4 (18th) | 518.5 (4th) |
| Corners | 5.2 (8th) | 4 (13th) |
| Corners, opponents | 5.7 (4th) | 5 (8th) |
| Fouls | 12.9 (7th) | 11.9 (11th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 13.1 (7th) | 11 (16th) |
| Yellow cards | 2.5 (6th) | 2.3 (8th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 2.2 (10th) | 2 (12th) |
| Shots inside the box | 7.1 (13th) | 6.7 (17th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 9.6 (5th) | 9.4 (8th) |
| Shots outside the box | 7.6 (2nd) | 3.6 (19th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 5.8 (7th) | 6.2 (4th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.1 (12th) | 1.1 (13th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1 (16th) | 1.1 (14th) |
| Offsides | 1.6 (13th) | 2.5 (6th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.7 (11th) | 1.9 (7th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.8 (9th) | 79.7 (15th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 79.7 (18th) | 84.5 (9th) |
| Long balls | 55.1 (4th) | 55 (5th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 48.4 (14th) | 45.8 (16th) |
| Long balls completed | 22.6 (14th) | 21.6 (16th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 22.7 (15th) | 24 (11th) |
| Crosses | 19.4 (2nd) | 15.8 (12th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 18 (4th) | 18.8 (3rd) |
| Crosses completed | 3.5 (14th) | 3.1 (15th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 4.3 (7th) | 3.9 (10th) |
| Dribbles completed | 7.3 (11th) | 7.8 (8th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 8 (10th) | 6.5 (15th) |
| Tackles | 16.4 (11th) | 16.4 (12th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 15.1 (17th) | 15.6 (16th) |
| Interceptions | 10.2 (4th) | 9.3 (8th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 8.6 (14th) | 9 (12th) |
| Clearances | 24.5 (8th) | 26.7 (4th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 24.5 (7th) | 21.7 (13th) |
| Ground duels won | 35.6 (11th) | 34.5 (13th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 35.3 (12th) | 33.4 (16th) |
| Aerial duels won | 10.2 (10th) | 9.3 (15th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 11.7 (6th) | 10.7 (8th) |
| Big saves | 0.9 (8th) | 1 (6th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 1.4 (1st) | 0.3 (19th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Rayo Vallecano
- Oct 31, 2026 (La Liga): W 3-0 vs Celta Vigo
- Oct 24, 2026 (La Liga): L 0-3 vs Elche
- Oct 19, 2026 (La Liga): D 1-1 at Getafe
- Sep 19, 2026 (La Liga): D 1-1 at Osasuna
- Sep 15, 2026 (La Liga): W 2-1 vs Espanyol
- Sep 12, 2026 (La Liga): L 1-4 at Real Madrid
Valencia
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | 2025-26 | Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia (at Valencia) |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 2025-26 | Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia (at Rayo Vallecano) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Camello | forward | 10 | 7 G, 2 A, 25 SH | 1 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Jorge de Frutos | forward | 8 | 2 G, 2 A, 5 SH | 2 G, 5 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Giorgi Tsitaishvili | forward | 7 | 0 G, 0 A, 10 SH | 0 G, 7 SH | Shots |
| Álvaro García | midfielder | 10 | 3 G, 2 A, 14 SH | 2 G, 9 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Unai López | midfielder | 10 | 1 G, 3 A, 11 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Assists |
| Andrei Ratiu | defender | 7 | 1 G, 1 A, 9 SH | 1 G, 7 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umar Sadiq | forward | 4 | 2 G, 0 A, 6 SH | 2 G, 6 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Arnaut Danjuma | forward | 11 | 0 G, 1 A, 18 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | Shots |
| Hugo Duro | forward | 10 | 0 G, 1 A, 10 SH | 0 G, 10 SH | |
| Pepelu | midfielder | 11 | 1 G, 0 A, 3 SH | 1 G, 2 SH | |
| Aaron Mayol | midfielder | 3 | 1 G, 0 A, 2 SH | 1 G, 2 SH | Goals |
| Javier Guerra | defender | 11 | 0 G, 2 A, 17 SH | 0 G, 12 SH | Shots, assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this La Liga season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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