01 · 2 legs
Safe
- FC Barcelona to win72%
- Over 1.5 goals83%
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FC BarcelonaBalanced & physicalvs
Rayo VallecanoPossession controlThe model's lean: 1 · FC Barcelona (72%)Best value by the model: 2 · Rayo Vallecano @ 16.00 (+66 %)
FC Barcelona – Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
1 · FC Barcelona 72%X 18%10% Rayo Vallecano · 2
72%
18%
Analysis: FC Barcelona – Rayo Vallecano
Sofia Andersson · · The model's read on the match · How the predictions work
Historically, the Catalans have had the upper hand in this matchup as well, boasting four wins in their last eight encounters overall (since 2022, the record is 4W-3D-1L across eight matches).
FC Barcelona hold a commanding 72% probability to win against Rayo Vallecano, with the model predicting a one-sided affair at Camp Nou. The hosts' expected goals sit at 2.52, while the visitors lag at 0.64 — a reflection of Barcelona's dominance in home fixtures, where they secure victory 83% of the time. Historically, the Catalans have had the upper hand in this matchup as well, boasting four wins in their last eight encounters overall (since 2022, the record is 4W-3D-1L across eight matches).
Rayo Vallecano come into this game with a notable streak, having scored in nine consecutive league matches. However, their defensive vulnerabilities are concerning, conceding an average of 1.7 expected goals against per match. The likely scorelines favor Barcelona, with 2-0 as the most probable outcome at 14%. The over 2.5 goals market leans at 61%, but the probability of both teams scoring is relatively low at 43%.
For sharp bettors, the standout is the value on Rayo Vallecano with odds at 12.5 on Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet. The model gives them a 10% chance, translating into a 30% edge. While FC Barcelona is expected to come out on top, the away odds present a rare instance of value worth consideration.
FC BarcelonaForm WLWLW
League ranking xG #1xGA #2xT #8xP/match #1Points #5
Key players
- Ferran TorresFxG 0.43 · xT 0.05
- Lamine YamalRWxG 0.49 · xT 0.35
- RaphinhaLWxG 0.45 · xT 0.23
Rayo VallecanoForm DWWLD
League ranking xG #10xGA #19xT #18xP/match #14Points #17
Key players
- Unai LopezCMxG 0.02 · xT 0.02
- Alvaro GarciaLWxG 0.79 · xT 0.10
- Sergio CamelloFxG 0.23 · xT 0.12
Match prediction: FC Barcelona – Rayo Vallecano
Predicted score matrix
Rayo Vallecano →
FC Barcelona →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–04.5%
0–12.5%
0–20.9%
0–30.2%
0–4+0.0%
1
1–010.5%
1–17.0%
1–22.2%
1–30.5%
1–4+0.1%
2
2–013.5%
2–18.6%
2–22.7%
2–30.6%
2–4+0.1%
3
3–011.4%
3–17.2%
3–22.3%
3–30.5%
3–4+0.1%
4+
4+–013.1%
4+–18.3%
4+–22.6%
4+–30.6%
4+–4+0.1%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.2-014%
- 2.3-011%
- 3.1-011%
- 4.2-19%
- 5.3-17%
Expected goals
2,52–0,64
Both teams to score
43%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 3,20
113%
221%
322%
418%
5+21%
Under 2,539%
@3.00EV+14%
Over 2,561%
@1.48
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Balanced
- FC Barcelona to win72%
- Over 2.5 goals61%
- Daniel Olmo Carvajal to score41%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score43%
- Over 2.5 goals61%
- Daniel Olmo Carvajal to score41%
- Florian Grégoire Claude Lejeune to be booked24%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- 2 · Rayo Vallecano10% probability@16.00BetsafeEV+66%reference odds
- 2 · Rayo Vallecano10% probability@16.00BetssonEV+66%reference odds
- 2 · Rayo Vallecano10% probability@16.00NordicbetEV+66%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · FC Barcelona | X | 2 · Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair Exchange | 1.22 | EV+ 26% 7.00 | EV+ 45% 14.00 |
| Betsafe | 1.20 | EV+ 10% 6.10 | EV+ 66% 16.00 |
| Betsson | 1.20 | EV+ 10% 6.10 | EV+ 66% 16.00 |
| Nordicbet | 1.20 | EV+ 10% 6.10 | EV+ 66% 16.00 |
Odds updated 27 Aug, 10:40
Odds movement
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards a FC Barcelona win since 23 August — the odds have shortened from 1.29 to 1.20 (−7%).
1-7 %
81 %71 %
1.29 → 1.20
X+15 %
22 %12 %
5.30 → 6.10
2+52 %
12 %2 %
10.50 → 16.00
Over 2,5-7 %
71 %61 %
1.51 → 1.40
Betsson · 15 recorded price levels · 23/08/2026 → 27/08/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
8 matchesFC Barcelona 4Draw 3Rayo Vallecano 1
Goals: 10–5 (⌀ 1,9)
Head-to-head based on La Liga data since 2022.
Key facts
- FC Barcelona dominate this fixture historically: 4 wins to 1 in 8 meetings.
- Rayo Vallecano have scored in 9 consecutive league matches.
- FC Barcelona win 83% of their home matches all-time (76 played).
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
FC Barcelona
Rayo Vallecano
FC Barcelona (5–0)
Rayo Vallecano (2–3)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
FC Barcelona
Rayo Vallecano
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
FC Barcelona
Rayo Vallecano
The teams in numbers
| Performance | FC Barcelona | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 3 | 1 |
| xPoints | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| xG per match | 3 | 1.1 |
| xGA per match | 0.46 | 1.7 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.71 | 0.74 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Playing style | FC Barcelona | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Field tilt | 0.5 | 0.34 |
| xT per match | 0.77 | 0.41 |
| xTA per match | 0.36 | 1.3 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 28 | 22 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.2 | 0.26 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.28 | 0.41 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.17 | 0.35 |
| Entries into the box per match | 7 | 5 |
| Entries into the box against | 10 | 16 |
| Pass completion % | 0.86 | 0.69 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.81 | 0.66 |
| Passes per match | 491 | 250 |
| Passes against per match | 356 | 257 |
| Switches of play per match | 28.5 | 18.2 |
| Long balls per match | 29 | 26 |
| Set pieces | FC Barcelona | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0 | 0.09 |
| Corners per match | 1 | 5.3 |
| Corners against per match | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| xG per corner | 0 | 0.04 |
| xGA per corner against | 0 | 0.01 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0 | 0.55 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.67 | 0.62 |
| Other | FC Barcelona | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.67 | 0.65 |
| The goalkeepers | Joan García (FC Barcelona) | Unai Lopez (Rayo Vallecano) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Save % | 100% | 100% |
| xG prevented | 100% | 100% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Frequently asked questions
Who wins FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano according to our model?
The model gives FC Barcelona a 72% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: FC Barcelona 72%, draw 18%, Rayo Vallecano 10%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 2-0 at 14% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 61% and under at 39%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 43% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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