Comments and predictions for Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano: Last minute win
The match between Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano in La Liga takes place at 3:30 a.m. on December 19. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes, comments on football and predicts the score.
Latest Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano team information
After a tense game against Real Betis, Villarreal will be without Baena, Kiko and Dani Parejo due to suspension. Alfonso Pedraza is still recovering from a ligament injury from May. In addition, Nicolas Pepe is also absent due to a thigh injury and is expected to return early in the new year.
On Rayo Vallecano's side, Pelayo Fernandez is absent due to a hamstring injury and can only return in early 2025. Raul de Tomas has not fully recovered and has been out for the last four matches.
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano latest expected lineup
Villarreal:
Junior; Bernat, Albiol, Bailly, Cardona; Pino, Gueye, Barry, Cabanes; Moreno, Perez
Rayo Vallecano:
Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Mumin, Chavarria; Ciss, Lopez, De Frutos, Palazon, Embarba; Nteka
Latest football commentary Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano
Villarreal have been in disarray in La Liga since a 3-0 win over Deportivo Alaves before the international break, going five games without a win in all competitions, including La Liga and the Copa del Rey. A third straight defeat on Sunday against Real Betis (2-1) added to the worries. Alex Baena scored a late equaliser for the home side, but goals from Vitor Roque and Giovani Lo Celso secured all three points at the Estadio de la Ceramica.
Villarreal are currently sixth in La Liga with two games remaining before the winter break. They are just one point behind Mallorca in fifth and seven points behind Athletic Bilbao, who are fourth, the final Champions League top four. Despite his inconsistent form, Ayoze Perez has been a bright spot for the team this season. After a successful season at Real Betis with 11 goals, Perez has scored 10 goals and provided two assists in 13 games in all competitions this season, becoming a key player for Villarreal.
Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano have enjoyed a positive run of results recently, especially since their defeat to Athletic Bilbao on December 1. The team is unbeaten in three consecutive La Liga and Copa del Rey games, winning away at Unionistas de Salamanca and Valencia, and recently drew 1-1 with Real Madrid. The match against Los Blancos saw them take a 2-0 lead after just 36 minutes thanks to goals from Unai Lopez and Abdul Mumin. Although Real Madrid equalized in the second half through goals from Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo, Rayo Vallecano still held on for a valuable point.
With this form, Rayo Vallecano is currently ranked 13th in La Liga, 6 points behind Espanyol in the relegation zone and 6 points behind Villarreal. In particular, this team plays very solidly when playing away, only conceding 6 goals after 8 away matches in La Liga this season. Only Atletico Madrid (5 goals conceded) and Real Sociedad (2 goals conceded) are the teams that concede less goals than Rayo Vallecano when playing away. This proves that Rayo Vallecano will be a tough opponent and a big challenge for Villarreal in the upcoming match, especially when the home team is having many problems with form.
Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecanoas follows:
- Sportsmole:Villarreal 0-1 Rayo Vallecano
- WhoScore:Villarreal 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
- Our newspaper predicts:Villarreal 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
When and where to watch Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano live?
To watch the live match Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano in La Liga taking place at 3:30 a.m. on December 19, viewers can watch onK+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. Wish you have fun watching football.
