Tomás Yelmini
Matchday 19 of La Liga pits a team that arrives with its morale high and that wants to go for more, against another team that, although not in a bad position, has to win to avoid going down. Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano promises to be a good match, in a tournament that soccer fans love and that is already halfway through.
The record, although not very extensive, overwhelmingly favors El Submarino Amarillo (Yellow Submarine), who won 12 of the 18 matches in which they met in the Spanish first division. Rayo won just three times, and only once at the Estadio de la Cerámica, where they will meet again. It was precisely in that stadium where these teams met for the first time, on the first matchday of the 2000/2001 season (5-1).
Without further delay, JefeBet brings you the predictions and odds for this Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano match, as well as all the information you need to take into account when watching this match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Villarreal vs Rayo Vallecano La Liga Match on January 30, 2023
- Where: Estadio de la Cerámica – Villarreal, Spain
- When: Monday, January 30, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Villarreal (-155) / Tie (+270) / Rayo Vallecano (+380)
- Asian Handicap: Villarreal (-0.5, -160) / Rayo Vallecano (+0.5, -110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-105) / Under (-120)
- Both teams score: Yes (-115) / No (-110)
All odds shown are courtesy of Draftkings
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Villarreal CF Preview
Under the lead of Quique Setién, who replaced Unai Emery as coach at the end of October, the sidelong glances are over, and the team is beginning to define a good season with great prospects.
After three defeats in a row, Villareal has gone five games undefeated, with four wins and one draw, including a spectacular victory against Real Madrid. But that’s not all, as it is still the team that has conceded the fewest goals after Barcelona: it has only conceded 13 goals. And, despite losing their first-choice goalkeeper (Gerónimo Rulli was sold to Ajax), the defensive structure does not seem to suffer.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): José Reina; Juan Foyth, Aïssa Mandi, Pau Torres, Johan Mojica; Álex Baena, Daniel Parejo, Etienne Capoue; Samuel Chukwueze, Gerard Moreno, Yéremi Pino.
Rayo Vallecano Preview
Rayo Vallecano had been doing very well, but in the last few days the team slipped at home against two teams that are fighting at the top, Betis and Real Sociedad. These two defeats halted the momentum of a team that was trying to get into the international cups zone. Indeed, Rayo Vallecano had managed to emerge unharmed from clashes with the big three (draws against Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, and a win over Real Madrid).
Now, coach Andoni Iraola’s challenge is to try to convert the situations the team generates, something he suffered against Real Sociedad. The presence of Isi Palazón on the field is still a big doubt, as he left the game against the Basques with a muscular discomfort.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Stole Dimitrievski; Iván Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Alejandro Catena, Fran García; Unai López, Óscar Trejo, Santiago Comesaña; Isi Palazón, Sergio Pérez Camello, Álvaro García.
JefeBet Prediction
Villarreal arrives to this clash with the best shape, and Rayo Vallecano is shrouded in doubts after being defeated by teams that were above it. The Submarino Amarillo will take advantage of these weaknesses to give its fans a solid win.
Prediction: Villarreal wins 2 to 0.
