In an exciting La Liga matchup on Saturday, Villarreal will host Rayo Vallecano. Both teams are in different spaces regarding form and standings, promising an intriguing encounter.
Current Standings
Villarreal currently sits third in La Liga with 20 points from 10 matches. They are seven points behind league leaders Real Madrid. The team has achieved six wins, two draws, and two losses this season.
Rayo Vallecano is in seventh place, having accumulated 14 points so far. Their season’s record shows four wins, two draws, and four losses. This marks a notable improvement as they aim for a strong finish.
Recent Performances
Villarreal heads into this match buoyed by a 6-0 Copa del Rey victory against Ciudad de Lucena and a solid 2-0 league win over Valencia. In contrast, Rayo Vallecano is riding a wave of confidence after securing three consecutive league victories against Real Sociedad, Levante, and Alaves, along with a 6-1 win against CD Yuncos in the Copa del Rey.
Villarreal’s Form
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Team News
Villarreal will miss three players due to injuries: Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, and Pau Cabanes. Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi scored a hat trick in the Copa del Rey, but he is likely to return to the bench for this match. Gerard Moreno, who recently scored against Valencia, is expected to start.
Rayo Vallecano faces injury issues as well. Abdul Mumin is sidelined, and Luiz Felipe is a doubt for the match. Alvaro Garcia has been particularly impactful, netting seven goals in 14 appearances, and he will play a pivotal role in the attack.
Expected Lineups
| Villarreal | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|
| Junior | Batalla |
| Mourino | Ratiu |
| Veiga | Lejeune |
| Foyth | Mendy |
| Pedraza | Chavarria |
| Pepe | Lopez |
| Partey | Ciss |
| Comesana | De Frutos |
| Moleiro | Diaz |
| G Moreno | Garcia |
| Mikautadze | Alemao |
Match Prediction
This encounter is challenging to predict. Villarreal has home advantage, yet Rayo Vallecano’s recent form suggests that they could secure a point. A final score of Villarreal 1, Rayo Vallecano 1 seems plausible given both teams’ trajectories.
