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Albacete vs Rayo Vallecano

Carlos Belmonte, Albacete7 April 2018 at 19:00

Match Events

Albacete
Rayo Vallecano
Kick Off
Half Time
Mickael Gaffoor49′
Jon Erice56′
AridaneR. Zozulya
57′
Néstor SusaetaCésar de la Hoz
57′
66′Abdoulaye Ba
70′
Adri EmbarbaBebé
Dani RodríguezRafa Gálvez
79′
81′
Santi ComesañaE. Armenteros
82′Bebé
88′Francisco Cerro
90+2′
Raúl de TomásE. Velázquez
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal5
7Shots off Goal11
11Total Shots20
3Blocked Shots4
4Shots insidebox8
7Shots outsidebox12
17Fouls16
4Corner Kicks3
1Offsides4
35%Ball Possession65%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves1
255Total passes474
152Passes accurate359
60%Passes %76%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Albacete is —, compared to 6.69 for Rayo Vallecano. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Albacete's highest-rated starter is —, while Rayo Vallecano's best-rated player is Unai López (6.80).

Defensive Solidity

Albacete deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Rayo Vallecano's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Albacete field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Rayo Vallecano's 5 rated 6.69. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Albacete start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Rayo Vallecano averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Albacete and 85% for Rayo Vallecano. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Albacete's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 8 for Rayo Vallecano. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Albacete's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Rayo Vallecano average 33.5 (youngest: Unai López (30), oldest: Ó. Trejo (37)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Albacete's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 16 for Rayo Vallecano. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Albacete3-1-4-24-1-4-1Rayo Vallecano
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Nadal21Herrero4Gorosito23Bíttolo2Arroyo5Gaffoor16Erice14Susaeta8Rodrígu.24Bela9Aridane1García14Baiano5Dorado15Ba7Moreno17López27Comesaña29Beltrán8Trejo22Tomás11Embarba

Substitutes

Coach: Enrique Martín

Substitutes

Coach: Míchel

AlbacetePosition StrengthRayo Vallecano
Avg Rating
6.69
Midfielder (3 v 5)6.69
0G 0A0G 3A
Albacete3-1-4-2
13GoalkeeperTomeu Nadal
21DefenderChus Herrero
4DefenderN. Gorosito
23DefenderM. Bíttolo
2DefenderÁlvaro Arroyo
5DefenderM. Gaffoor
16MidfielderJon Erice
14MidfielderNéstor Susaeta
8MidfielderDani Rodríguez
24ForwardJ. Bela
9ForwardAridane
Rayo Vallecano4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperAlberto García
14DefenderBaiano
5DefenderChechu Dorado
15DefenderA. Ba
7DefenderÁlex Moreno
17MidfielderUnai López6.83A
27MidfielderSanti Comesaña
29MidfielderFran Beltrán
8MidfielderÓ. Trejo6.6
11MidfielderAdri Embarba
22ForwardRaúl de Tomás

Match Summary

Rayo Vallecano defeated Albacete 1:0. The match was played in Segunda División 2017. Goals were scored by Raúl de Tomás 86′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Albacete had 35% possession while Rayo Vallecano held 65%. Albacete had 11 shots (1 on target) compared to 20 (5 on target) for Rayo Vallecano. Albacete made 3 substitutions, Rayo Vallecano made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Albacete vs Rayo Vallecano Head to Head Results

5 stretnutí
Albacete
1
wins
Drawn
3
Rayo Vallecano
1
wins
Total goals
12 · 2.4/match
Both scored
4/5 · 80%
Over 2.5
2/5 · 40%

Recent Form

Albacete

WLWLLD

Rayo Vallecano

WWDWLL

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Albacete1wins
5draws10 meetings
Rayo Vallecano4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.2%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 33.1%Draw 32.8%Away 40.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.883.002.45
Max3.193.162.50
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market30.4%30.7%38.9%
Public market31.3%31.3%37.5%
Δ0.9%0.6%1.4%

Albacete vs Rayo Vallecano — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Rayo Vallecano
Result vs. Market: Rayo Vallecano (40%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

AlbaceteHalf-time:00Rayo Vallecano
11Shots19
1Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
26/04/21Rayo Vallecano2–2Albacete1.58/3.58/6.96
25/10/20Albacete2–1Rayo Vallecano3.16/2.95/2.58
10/06/20Rayo Vallecano1–0Albacete1.57/3.74/6.06
29/02/20Albacete1–1Rayo Vallecano2.67/2.93/2.92
04/11/17Rayo Vallecano1–1Albacete1.53/3.79/7.24
07/04/18Albacete0–1Rayo Vallecano3.02/3.05/2.48
20/02/99Rayo Vallecano2–0Albacete
20/09/98Albacete2–2Rayo Vallecano
07/02/98Albacete0–1Rayo Vallecano
27/09/97Rayo Vallecano0–0Albacete

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Albacete

W 347D 336L 393
Over 2.541
Goals scored1199

Away Record: Rayo Vallecano

W 189D 149L 162
Over 2.548
Goals scored665

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026