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The 2023-24 edition of La Liga returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Rayo Vallecano take on an impressive Villarreal side in an important clash at the Estadio el Madrigal on Sunday.
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Preview
Rayo Vallecano are in 15th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side edged Osasuna to a narrow 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Villarreal, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Yellow Submarines defeated Almeria by a 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Villarreal have an impressive recent record against Rayo Vallecano and have won 13 out of the last 22 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Rayo Vallecano's five victories.
- Villarreal have won seven of their 10 matches at home against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga and have a better record in this regard only against Racing Santander and Getafe in the competition.
- Rayo Vallecano are unbeaten in their last three matches against Villarreal in La Liga - their best such run against a single opponent in the top flight.
- Rayo Vallecano defeated Villarreal by a 5-1 scoreline in an away game in 2000 - their biggest margin of victory in an away game in La Liga history.
- Villarreal have won five of their last seven matches in La Liga - only one victory fewer than they had achieved in the 25 such games preceding this run.
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Villarreal have flattered to deceive this season but have shown flashes of improvement in recent weeks. Gerard Moreno and Alexander Sorloth have been impressive for the Yellow Submarines and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Rayo Vallecano have been a shadow of their former selves this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Villarreal are the better team at the moment and hold the upper hand on Sunday.
Prediction: Villarreal 3-1 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: Rayo Vallecano to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Gerard Moreno to score - Yes
