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Rayo Vallecano vs Gimnastic

Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid6 January 2018 at 17:00
Referee: Adrian Cordero Vega

Match Events

Rayo Vallecano
Gimnastic
Kick Off
4′
Maikel Mesa

assist: Tete Morente

18′Otar Kakabadze
Adri Embarba

assist: E. Velázquez

23′
Emiliano Velazquez29′
33′
Manu Barreiro

assist: Juan Muñiz

Half Time
Santi ComesañaDiego Aguirre
46′
64′
E. İsrafilovMatilla
68′
Juan MuñizBrugui
Fran BeltránA. Domínguez
75′
83′Stole Dimitrievski
BaianoAlhassane Bangoura
86′
87′Javier Matilla
Ó. Trejo

Penalty

89′
90+2′
Maikel MesaJ. Dongou
90+4′
Manu Barreiro

assist: O. Kakabadze

Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal3
13Shots off Goal6
31Total Shots10
12Blocked Shots1
16Shots insidebox6
15Shots outsidebox4
12Fouls17
8Corner Kicks2
3Offsides2
64%Ball Possession36%
2Yellow Cards6
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves4
483Total passes268
385Passes accurate179
80%Passes %67%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Rayo Vallecano is 6.69, compared to — for Gimnastic. 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. Rayo Vallecano's highest-rated starter is Unai López (6.80), while Gimnastic's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Rayo Vallecano deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Gimnastic'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

Rayo Vallecano field 5 midfielders averaging 6.69, versus Gimnastic's 5 rated —. 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

Rayo Vallecano start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Gimnastic 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 85% for Rayo Vallecano and —% for Gimnastic. 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

Rayo Vallecano's starters have collected 8 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Gimnastic. 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 Rayo Vallecano's starting XI is 33.5 (youngest: Unai López (30), oldest: Ó. Trejo (37)), while Gimnastic average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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

Rayo Vallecano's starters average 16 league appearances each, versus 0 for Gimnastic. 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.

Rayo Vallecano4-3-1-24-2-3-1Gimnastic
GKDEFMIDFWD
1García14Baiano15Ba20Velázqu.7Moreno17López27Comesaña29Beltrán8Trejo22Tomás11Embarba1Dimitri.22Abraham18Suzuki4Molina2Kakabad.10Muñiz5Gaztaña.25İsrafil.14Mesa11Barreiro20Morente

Substitutes

Coach: Míchel

Substitutes

Coach: Antonio Rodríguez

Rayo VallecanoPosition StrengthGimnastic
6.69
Avg Rating
6.69Midfielder (5 v 5)
0G 3A0G 0A
Rayo Vallecano4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperAlberto García
14DefenderBaiano
15DefenderA. Ba
20DefenderE. Velázquez
7DefenderÁlex Moreno
17MidfielderUnai López6.83A
27MidfielderSanti Comesaña
29MidfielderFran Beltrán
8MidfielderÓ. Trejo6.6
11MidfielderAdri Embarba
22ForwardRaúl de Tomás
Gimnastic4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperS. Dimitrievski
22DefenderAbraham
18DefenderD. Suzuki
4DefenderXavi Molina
2DefenderO. Kakabadze
10MidfielderJuan Muñiz
5MidfielderJon Gaztañaga
25MidfielderE. İsrafilov
14MidfielderMaikel Mesa
20MidfielderTete Morente
11ForwardManu Barreiro

Match Summary

Gimnastic defeated Rayo Vallecano 3:2. The match was played in Segunda División 2017. Goals were scored by Maikel Mesa 4′, Adri Embarba 23′, Manu Barreiro 33′, Ó. Trejo 89′ (pen.), Manu Barreiro 90′. 8 yellow cards were shown. Rayo Vallecano had 64% possession while Gimnastic held 36%. Rayo Vallecano had 31 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Gimnastic. Rayo Vallecano made 3 substitutions, Gimnastic made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Rayo Vallecano vs Gimnastic Head to Head Results

3 stretnutí
Rayo Vallecano
2
wins
Drawn
0
Gimnastic
1
wins
Total goals
5 · 1.7/match
Both scored
0/3 · 0%
Over 2.5
0/3 · 0%

Recent Form

Rayo Vallecano

WWDWLL

Gimnastic

LWWLDD

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.

Rayo Vallecano2wins
0draws4 meetings
Gimnastic2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

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 (66%) — the odds may underestimate Gimnastic.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 68.8%Draw 23.7%Away 13.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.444.006.50
Max1.484.478.00
Market favourite:Rayo Vallecano · Heavy 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 market65.9%21.8%12.3%
Public market64.9%23.4%11.7%
Δ0.9%1.6%0.6%

Rayo Vallecano vs Gimnastic — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Gimnastic
Result vs. Market: Rayo Vallecano (69%)

Result differed from 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.

Rayo VallecanoHalf-time:12Gimnastic
29Shots10
6Shots on target3

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
06/01/18Rayo Vallecano2–3Gimnastic1.45/4.22/7.47
02/06/18Gimnastic2–0Rayo Vallecano1.47/4.15/7.04
10/12/16Gimnastic0–1Rayo Vallecano2.76/3.08/2.71
19/05/17Rayo Vallecano2–0Gimnastic1.76/3.36/5.27

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: Rayo Vallecano

W 189D 149L 162
Over 2.548
Goals scored665

Away Record: Gimnastic

W 163D 147L 194
Over 2.536
Goals scored545

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026