La Liga Regular Season - 14
Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 FT Valencia
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
37' N. Mendy (G. Gumbau)
HT
↓ J. Guerra ↑A. Danjuma 57'
D. Lopez 64'
69' ↓ F. Perez ↑Pacha
69' ↓ U. Lopez ↑Alemao
Thierry Correia 71'
↓ H. Duro ↑L. Beltran 74'
↓ L. Rioja ↑F. Ugrinic 74'
83' ↓ J. de Frutos ↑I. Balliu
83' ↓ N. Mendy ↑Luiz Felipe
90'+2 ↓ A. Garcia ↑S. Camello
↓ Pepelu ↑B. Santamaria 90'+2
↓ D. Lopez ↑D. Raba 90'+2
90'+6 Alemão
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Rayo Vallecano
Goalkeepers
A. Batalla 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
A. Ratiu 
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
35%
pass acc
F. Lejeune 
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
N. Mendy 
SNIPER
50%
conversion
50%
conversion
1
goals
2
shots
P. Chavarria
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
47%
pass acc
Midfielders
O. Valentin
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
F. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
69
total mins
69
entry
U. Lopez
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
33%
pass acc
G. Gumbau
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
1
assists
33%
pass acc
A. Garcia
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
Forwards
J. de Frutos 
STORMTROOPER
3
shots
3
shots
0
goals
1
on target
BENCH
D. Cardenas 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
A. Molina
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
I. Balliu
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry
Pacha
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
21
total mins
Started
entry
Luiz Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry
J. Vertrouwd
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. Becerra
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. Camello
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
1
total mins
Started
entry
Alemao
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
21
total mins
Started
entry
Valencia
Goalkeepers
J. Agirrezabala
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
T. Correia
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
C. Tarrega
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
J. Copete
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
3
interceptions
1
blocks
J. Gaya
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
J. Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
57
total mins
57
entry
Pepelu
ARCHITECT
4
key passes
4
key passes
0
assists
54%
pass acc
L. Rioja
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
74
total mins
74
entry
A. Almeida 
ENFORCER
3
tackles
3
tackles
7
Duels Won
88%
win %
D. Lopez 
PROVOCATEUR
5
fouls won
5
fouls won
5
Duels Won
0
pens won
Forwards
H. Duro
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
74
total mins
74
entry
BENCH
S. Dimitrievski
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
C. Rivero
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
E. Comert
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
D. Foulquier
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Rubo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
L. Beltran
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
16
total mins
Started
entry
B. Santamaria
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
1
total mins
Started
entry
F. Ugrinic
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
16
total mins
Started
entry
A. Danjuma
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
33
total mins
Started
entry
D. Otorbi
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
D. Raba
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
1
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/04/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 07/12/2024 | Valencia | 0 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 12/05/2024 | Valencia | 0 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 19/12/2023 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 03/04/2023 | Valencia | 1 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 10/09/2022 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 11/04/2022 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 27/11/2021 | Valencia | 1 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 06/04/2019 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
19/04/2025
07/12/2024
12/05/2024
19/12/2023
03/04/2023
10/09/2022
11/04/2022
27/11/2021
06/04/2019
Rayo Vallecano Win
Valencia Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +23
P: 14 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -13
P: 14 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +37
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +8
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Rayo and Valencia trade blows in epic 1-1 draw packed with intensity and balance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. This 1-1 stalemate at Vallecas captures two teams fighting for survival, where neither could afford to lose but both settled for a point.
A six-pointer of 29 shots and relentless pressure
From kickoff, Rayo Vallecano seized control with 56% possession and a barrage of attempts that turned Vallecas into a shooting gallery. Álvaro García was the engine room, orchestrating play with an outstanding display that any crowd would celebrate. The intensity peaked in the 37th minute when N. Mendy broke through following a G. Gumbau assist, rewarding Rayo's relentless pressure with a clinical finish.
Valencia fights back: balance prevails
Valencia arrived with less possession but clear intent. Pepelu became the visitors' compass, threading four key passes that kept taronja hopes alive. His second-half control proved decisive. In the 64th minute, D. López levelled, shifting momentum in a match that seemed settled. The combined 15 corners reflected constant jostling for control, both sides pressing relentlessly.
Two points saved, two points surrendered
With 19 total shots for Rayo against Valencia's 10, the 1-1 finish leaves mixed emotions. Rayo holds ninth place with 17 points, while Valencia clings to 15th with 14, desperately needing a climb out of the relegation zone. This draw is a lifeline for the visitors but a missed opportunity for the hosts, who dominated statistically yet couldn't seal victory.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer?
Álvaro García (Rayo) and Pepelu (Valencia) both earned 7.7 ratings, orchestrating their teams' play with precision and vision throughout.
What defined this draw?
Rayo's offensive intensity collided with Valencia's defensive resolve. 29 shots and 15 corners show a tactical battle with no clear winner.
What's the table impact?
Valencia gains vital ground in their relegation battle. Rayo's win streak halts, leaving them frustrated in ninth with 17 points.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Mediocrity's Trap: Rayo and Valencia Stuck in the Mud
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. Two directionless teams collide in a six-pointer that promises desperation over quality football.
The Setup
Rayo Vallecano arrives at matchday 14 in ninth place with just 17 points, trapped in three consecutive draws that define their campaign: no rhythm, no goals, no identity. Their Form is alarming—only one home win in five matches. Valencia sits even lower in 15th with 14 points and a porous defense that's conceded 22 goals in 14 games. The Stakes are minimal: no derby spice, no title pressure, no urgent relegation battle. It's simply two mediocre teams gasping for air.
The Keeper Duel
Augusto Batalla (Rayo) has been the home side's lifeline with 16 saves across five matches and four clean sheets. Julen Agirrezabala (Valencia) counters with 14 saves and a crucial penalty stop. This will be the true Balance of the match: if attacks prove as toothless as the stats suggest, the goalkeepers will decide it.
Our Prediction
Draw 1-1. Rayo press without clarity, Valencia steal space on transitions. Fran Pérez (7.5 average) hunts for midfield control but lacks penetration. A forgettable affair both sides wish they hadn't played.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
No. Two directionless teams playing without real urgency. Better options elsewhere in La Liga this weekend.
What's the predicted outcome?
Draw 1-1. Fragile defenses leak one each, but neither attack has teeth for a second.
Where are Rayo Vallecano and Valencia in the league table?
Rayo 9th with 17 points. Valencia 15th with 14 points. Both far from meaningful objectives.
What is Rayo Vallecano's current form?
Three draws running (DDD). Only one home win in five. A run without direction or consistency.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Fran Pérez (Rayo): 0 goals in 1 match, averaging 7.5 rating. Defensive midfielder offering stability.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.