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Barcelona B vs Rayo Vallecano

Mini Estadi, Barcelona22 April 2018 at 15:00

Match Events

Barcelona B
Rayo Vallecano
Kick Off
31′
Half Time
53′
Bebé

assist: Adri Embarba

Monchu

assist: Christian Rivera

56′
66′
Santi ComesañaElustondo
66′
Santi ComesañaE. Armenteros
71′
Raúl de Tomás

assist: Bebé

Samuel AraújoVitinho
72′
MonchuJ. Tabla
75′
J. Tabla

assist: Matías Nahuel

78′
José MartínezM. McGuane
80′
89′
Raúl de TomásManucho Gonçalves
90′Bebé
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal6
3Shots off Goal1
13Total Shots8
5Blocked Shots1
7Shots insidebox3
6Shots outsidebox5
8Fouls14
7Corner Kicks6
2Offsides0
54%Ball Possession46%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
512Total passes403
437Passes accurate338
85%Passes %84%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Barcelona B is —, compared to 6.80 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. Barcelona B's highest-rated starter is —, while Rayo Vallecano's best-rated player is Unai López (6.80).

Defensive Solidity

Barcelona B deploy 4 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

Barcelona B field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Rayo Vallecano's 4 rated 6.80. 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

Barcelona B start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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 Barcelona B and 86% 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

Barcelona B's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 6 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 Barcelona B's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Rayo Vallecano average 30.0 (youngest: Unai López (30), oldest: Unai López (30)). 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

Barcelona B's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 25 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.

Barcelona B4-1-4-14-1-4-1Rayo Vallecano
GKDEFMIDFWD
25Varó14Palencia24Araújo4Martínez3Cucurel.28Cuenca9Nahuel10Aleñà7Rivera36Monchu11Cardona1García14Baiano5Dorado15Ba7Moreno17López27Comesaña29Beltrán3Bebé22Tomás11Embarba

Substitutes

Coach: Gérard

Substitutes

Coach: Míchel

Barcelona BPosition StrengthRayo Vallecano
Avg Rating
6.80
Midfielder (5 v 4)6.80
0G 0A0G 3A
Barcelona B4-1-4-1
25GoalkeeperAlberto Varó
14DefenderSergi Palencia
24DefenderSamuel Araújo
4DefenderJosé Martínez
3DefenderMarc Cucurella
28MidfielderJorge Cuenca
9MidfielderMatías Nahuel
10MidfielderCarles Aleñà
7MidfielderChristian Rivera
36MidfielderMonchu
11ForwardMarc Cardona
Rayo Vallecano4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperAlberto García
14DefenderBaiano
5DefenderChechu Dorado
15DefenderA. Ba
7DefenderÁlex Moreno
17MidfielderUnai López6.83A
27MidfielderSanti Comesaña
29MidfielderFran Beltrán
11MidfielderAdri Embarba
3ForwardBebé
22ForwardRaúl de Tomás

Match Summary

Rayo Vallecano defeated Barcelona B 3:2. The match was played in Segunda División 2017. Goals were scored by Raúl de Tomás 31′ (pen.), Bebé 53′, Monchu 56′, Raúl de Tomás 71′, J. Tabla 78′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Barcelona B had 54% possession while Rayo Vallecano held 46%. Barcelona B had 13 shots (5 on target) compared to 8 (6 on target) for Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona B made 3 substitutions, Rayo Vallecano made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Barcelona B vs Rayo Vallecano Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
Barcelona B
0
wins
Drawn
0
Rayo Vallecano
1
wins
Total goals
1 · 1.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
0/1 · 0%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 10 v 2017All 1 meetings

Recent Form

Barcelona B

LWDWWL

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.

Barcelona B1wins
1draws4 meetings
Rayo Vallecano2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.8

Average goals per game

25%

Games with 3+ goals

25%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (28%) — the odds may underestimate Barcelona B.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

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 30.6%Draw 30.5%Away 44.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.103.202.23
Max3.443.442.25
Market favourite:Rayo Vallecano · Slight favourite

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 market28.2%28.2%43.5%
Public market28.9%29.4%41.7%
Δ0.7%1.1%1.8%

Barcelona B vs Rayo Vallecano — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Rayo Vallecano
Result vs. Market: Rayo Vallecano (45%)

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.

Barcelona BHalf-time:01Rayo Vallecano
13Shots8
5Shots on target6

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
19/11/17Rayo Vallecano1–0Barcelona B1.60/3.85/5.96
22/04/18Barcelona B2–3Rayo Vallecano3.26/3.28/2.24
14/02/99Barcelona B1–0Rayo Vallecano
12/09/98Rayo Vallecano0–0Barcelona B

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: Barcelona B

W 110D 81L 141
Over 2.557
Goals scored476

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