Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
Barcelonavs
Rayo VallecanoThe model puts Barcelona at 77%. The model leans toward Barcelona. Confidence: high.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- +Recent form favours Barcelona.
- +The head-to-head record favours Barcelona (9-3-3).
Win probabilities
Model vs market
Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.
Recent form
Most likely scorelines
Expected goals
Match DNA
Key points
- Barcelona have 4 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Rayo Vallecano have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Barcelona have won 9 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Barcelona is priced at 1.275.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 3 | ||||
| 1 | 16 | 6 | 1 | |||
| 2 | 18 | 7 | 1 | |||
| 3 | 14 | 5 | 1 | |||
| 4 | 8 | 3 | ||||
| 5 | 4 | 1 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Barcelona at 77%. The model puts the draw at 15%. The model puts Rayo Vallecano at 8%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-0.
The market leans toward Barcelona. Barcelona is priced at 1.275. The draw is priced at 5.8. Rayo Vallecano is priced at 10.5.
Barcelona have won 9 of the head-to-head meetings. Rayo Vallecano have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 3 of their head-to-head meetings.
Barcelona have 4 wins in their last 5 matches. Barcelona are on 3 wins in a row. Rayo Vallecano have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
The model gives 29% for both teams to score. The model gives 50% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano?
Our model rates Barcelona as the most likely outcome at 77% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano?
A scoreline around 2-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 15 meetings: 9 Barcelona wins, 3 draws, 3 Rayo Vallecano wins.
League table
Spain. La Liga| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sevilla | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 2 |  Deportivo Alaves | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 3 |  Espanyol | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 |  Real Betis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Villarreal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 8 |  Racing de Santander | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 9 |  Elche | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 10 |  Deportivo de A Coruna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 11 |  Celta | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Valencia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 14 | Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 |  Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 |  Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 17 |  Athletic Bilbao | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 18 |  Malaga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 19 |  Getafe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 20 |  Levante UD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:3 | 0 |
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