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    Real MadridReal MadridPossession & high press
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    Rayo VallecanoRayo VallecanoBalanced & physical
    The model's lean: 1 · Real Madrid (71%)Best value by the model: 2 · Rayo Vallecano @ 24.00 (+164 %)

    Real Madrid – Rayo Vallecano · La Liga

    1 · Real Madrid 71%X 18%11% Rayo Vallecano · 2

    Analysis: Real Madrid – Rayo Vallecano

    Oscar Nilsson · · Model-assisted analysis, fact-checked · How the predictions work

    Real Madrid's dominance in their recent meetings with Rayo Vallecano is telling, with a small head-to-head sample since 2022 showing 2 wins and 2 draws in 4 matches. While this provides some context, the broader metrics, such as Real's impressive 85% home win rate over 40 matches, point to a significant advantage for the hosts.

    The latest form and expected goals (xG) further tilt the scales in Real's favor. The hosts boast an xG of 2.40 per match, clearly superior to Rayo's 1.1, and the expected goals against (xGA) is also stark: 0.76 for Real compared to Rayo's 1.7. These figures suggest a match where Real should control possession and create ample scoring opportunities. Rayo's recent ability to find the net in 11 consecutive league matches is noteworthy but faces a stern test against a team excelling in both offensive and defensive metrics.

    Projections place Real Madrid's probability of victory at 71%, with scorelines like 2-0 and 1-0 most likely. Given the expected goals and defensive solidity on both sides, a 2-0 win for the hosts seems plausible. The over 2.5 goals scenario at 62% indicates a moderate expectation for multiple goals, though the balance lies slightly more with a controlled victory rather than a scoring spree.

    For those seeking value, the odds of Rayo Vallecano causing an upset, available at 25.0 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet, provide an intriguing prospect. Despite the model rating their win probability at just 11%, the massive 175% edge can't be ignored for bettors keen on outsider bets.

    Real MadridReal Madrid
    Form WWWWL
    League ranking xG #2xGA #2xT #2xP/match #2Points #3
    Key players
    • Kylian MbappéFxG 1.24 · xT 0.28
    • Jude BellinghamCAMxG 0.25 · xT 0.13
    • Vinícius JúniorLWxG 0.41 · xT 0.19
    Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano
    Form WLDLW
    League ranking xG #13xGA #19xT #18xP/match #9Points #14
    Key players
    • Sergio CamelloFxG 0.49 · xT 0.06
    • Unai LopezCMxG 0.02 · xT 0.09
    • Oscar ValentinFxG 0.00 · xT 0.02

    Match prediction: Real Madrid – Rayo Vallecano

    Predicted score matrix

    Rayo Vallecano →
    Real Madrid →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–04.3%
    0–13.0%
    0–21.3%
    0–30.3%
    0–4+0.1%
    1
    1–09.6%
    1–18.1%
    1–23.1%
    1–30.8%
    1–4+0.2%
    2
    2–011.8%
    2–19.4%
    2–23.7%
    2–31.0%
    2–4+0.2%
    3
    3–09.4%
    3–17.5%
    3–23.0%
    3–30.8%
    3–4+0.2%
    4+
    4+–010.0%
    4+–17.9%
    4+–23.2%
    4+–30.8%
    4+–4+0.2%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.2-012%
    2. 2.1-010%
    3. 3.3-09%
    4. 4.2-19%
    5. 5.1-18%
    Expected goals
    2,40–0,80
    Both teams to score
    50%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 3,2
    Under 2,538%
    @3.76EV+43%
    Over 2,562%
    @1.29

    Ready-made bet suggestions

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Real Madrid to win71%
    • Over 1.5 goals83%

    Combined probability

    63%

    Fair odds

    1.59

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Real Madrid to win71%
    • Over 2.5 goals62%
    • Jude Victor William Bellingham to score36%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score50%
    • Over 2.5 goals62%
    • Jude Victor William Bellingham to score36%
    • Nobel Mendy to be booked21%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 2 · Rayo Vallecano11% probability@24.00BetsafeEV+164%reference odds
    • 2 · Rayo Vallecano11% probability@24.00BetssonEV+164%reference odds
    • 2 · Rayo Vallecano11% probability@24.00NordicbetEV+164%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Real MadridX2 · Rayo Vallecano
    Betsafe1.11
    EV+ 57%
    8.80
    EV+ 164%
    24.00
    Betsson1.11
    EV+ 57%
    8.80
    EV+ 164%
    24.00
    Nordicbet1.11
    EV+ 57%
    8.80
    EV+ 164%
    24.00
    Paddy Power1.11
    EV+ 52%
    8.50
    EV+ 76%
    16.00
    Pinnacle1.12
    EV+ 78%
    9.95
    EV+ 137%
    21.52

    Odds updated 11 Sept, 15:38

    Odds movement

    1-1 %
    87 %82 %

    1.13 → 1.12

    X+16 %
    13 %8 %

    8.60 → 9.95

    2+25 %
    7 %2 %

    17.24 → 21.52

    Pinnacle · 12 recorded price levels · 06/09/2026 → 11/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    4 matches
    Real Madrid 2Draw 2Rayo Vallecano 0
    Goals: 7–5 (⌀ 3)

    Head-to-head based on La Liga data since 2022.

    Key facts

    • Rayo Vallecano have scored in 11 consecutive league matches.
    • Real Madrid CF win 85% of their home matches all-time (40 played).
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Real Madrid
    Rayo Vallecano
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Real Madrid (10–3)
    Rayo Vallecano (7–10)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Real Madrid
    Dean Huijsen: 278 passningar, xT 0.67HuijsenFederico Valverde: 207 passningar, xT 0.52ValverdeIbrahima Konaté: 193 passningar, xT 0.24KonatéMarc Cucurella Saseta: 160 passningar, xT 0.26SasetaJude Bellingham: 148 passningar, xT 0.47BellinghamBernardo Mota Veiga de Carvalho e Silva: 141 passningar, xT 0.09SilvaEduardo Camavinga: 134 passningar, xT 0.12CamavingaArda Güler: 122 passningar, xT 0.95GülerKylian Mbappé: 120 passningar, xT 0.3MbappéTrent Alexander Arnold: 114 passningar, xT 0.39ArnoldThibaut Courtois: 105 passningar, xT 0.02Courtois
    Rayo Vallecano
    Florian Lejeune: 148 passningar, xT 0.25LejeunePathe Ciss: 145 passningar, xT 0.12CissUnai Lopez: 143 passningar, xT 0.34LopezAndrei Ratiu: 85 passningar, xT 0.22RatiuOscar Valentin: 79 passningar, xT 0.07ValentinPedro Diaz: 46 passningar, xT -0.02DiazSergio Camello: 45 passningar, xT 0.05CamelloDaniel Cárdenas Lindez: 44 passningar, xT 0LindezIván Balliu: 44 passningar, xT 0.02BalliuAugusto Batalla: 44 passningar, xT 0.06BatallaAdria Pedrosa: 40 passningar, xT 0.21Pedrosa
    xT networks

    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.

    Real Madrid
    Dean Huijsen: 278 passningar, xT 0.67HuijsenFederico Valverde: 207 passningar, xT 0.52ValverdeIbrahima Konaté: 193 passningar, xT 0.24KonatéMarc Cucurella Saseta: 160 passningar, xT 0.26SasetaJude Bellingham: 148 passningar, xT 0.47BellinghamBernardo Mota Veiga de Carvalho e Silva: 141 passningar, xT 0.09SilvaEduardo Camavinga: 134 passningar, xT 0.12CamavingaArda Güler: 122 passningar, xT 0.95GülerKylian Mbappé: 120 passningar, xT 0.3MbappéTrent Alexander Arnold: 114 passningar, xT 0.39ArnoldThibaut Courtois: 105 passningar, xT 0.02Courtois
    Rayo Vallecano
    Florian Lejeune: 148 passningar, xT 0.25LejeunePathe Ciss: 145 passningar, xT 0.12CissUnai Lopez: 143 passningar, xT 0.34LopezAndrei Ratiu: 85 passningar, xT 0.22RatiuOscar Valentin: 79 passningar, xT 0.07ValentinPedro Diaz: 46 passningar, xT -0.02DiazSergio Camello: 45 passningar, xT 0.05CamelloDaniel Cárdenas Lindez: 44 passningar, xT 0LindezIván Balliu: 44 passningar, xT 0.02BalliuAugusto Batalla: 44 passningar, xT 0.06BatallaAdria Pedrosa: 40 passningar, xT 0.21Pedrosa

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceReal MadridRayo Vallecano
    Points94
    xPoints7.95.4
    xG per match2.41.1
    xGA per match0.761.7
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.770.42
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.170.21
    Playing styleReal MadridRayo Vallecano
    Build-up efficiency0.370.33
    Field tilt0.620.33
    xT per match1.70.55
    xTA per match0.551.3
    Won balls, offensive half2420
    Pressing intensity0.240.25
    Pressing efficiency0.250.31
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.220.27
    Entries into the box per match239
    Entries into the box against718
    Pass completion %0.860.7
    Pass completion % under pressure0.810.66
    Passes per match528261
    Passes against per match386357
    Switches of play per match44.520
    Long balls per match4329
    Set piecesReal MadridRayo Vallecano
    xG from free kicks0.090.05
    Corners per match7.76.1
    Corners against per match4.75.6
    xG per corner0.060.03
    xGA per corner against0.030.02
    First touch, offensive corners %0.650.52
    First touch, defensive corners %0.610.59
    OtherReal MadridRayo Vallecano
    Throw-in control0.790.7
    The goalkeepersThibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)Daniel Cárdenas Lindez (Rayo Vallecano)
    Saves98
    Save %75%53%
    xG prevented30%61%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano according to our model?

    The model gives Real Madrid a 71% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Real Madrid 71%, draw 18%, Rayo Vallecano 11%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 2-0 at 12% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 62% and under at 38%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 50% 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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