Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano prediction — LaLiga · Sat 12 Sept · 20:00 UK

LaLiga · Sat 12 Sept · 20:00 UK
62Real Madrid win21Draw17Rayo Vallecano win
Full time
4–1

How it finished

Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 4–1. Real Madrid had 24 shots (11 on target) to Rayo Vallecano's 18 (7), with 56% of the ball against 44%. Expected goals finished 2.7 to 1.1.

Real MadridFull-time statsRayo…
56%Possession44%
2.7Expected goals (xG)1.1
24Shots18
11Shots on target7
16Shots inside box8
4Big chances2
11Corners5
6Saves7
9Fouls13
1Offsides0
0Yellow cards1
We predicted
2–1
Likeliest score if Real Madrid win (10%). Single likeliest exact score: 1–1 (10%)
Expected goals
2.1v1.0
3.2 in total
Both teams score
56%
Leans yes
3+ goals
61%
Likely

What we expected from each side

The grey number is their average over the last six.

Real MadridReal MadridRayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano
2.1Goals1.0
23.4Shots8.2
12.9On target3.8
10.5Corners4.9
Real MadridReal MadridRayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano
1.0Goals0.6
10.8Shots3.6
6.0On target1.7
4.9Corners2.3
Real MadridReal MadridRayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano
1.1Goals0.4
12.6Shots4.6
6.8On target2.0
5.6Corners2.6

What we said the chances were

Real Madrid to score88%
2 or more goals82%
Goal before half-time80%
Rayo Vallecano to score64%
3 goals or fewer61%

First half — what we expected

Real Madrid
64%
to score before half-time
Rayo Vallecano
44%
to score before half-time

First half — what we expected

How likely we said each side was to reach these totals before half-time.

Real MadridReal MadridRayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano
59%10+ shots<10%
40%12+ shots<10%
68%5+ shots on target<10%
40%7+ shots on target<10%
68%4+ corners22%
37%6+ corners<10%

League position

Rayo Vallecano in their league tableLower half

Head to head

Feb 2026Real Madrid 2–1 Rayo Vallecano
Nov 2025Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Real Madrid
Mar 2025Real Madrid 2–1 Rayo Vallecano
Dec 2024Rayo Vallecano 3–3 Real Madrid
Feb 2024Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Real Madrid
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Common questions

Who won Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano?

Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 4–1. Real Madrid had 24 shots (11 on target) to Rayo Vallecano's 18 (7), with 56% of the ball against 44%. Expected goals finished 2.7 to 1.1.

What was the final score in Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano?

Real Madrid 4–1 Rayo Vallecano, played on 12 Sept 2026 in the Spain: La Liga. Bawler's model had gone into it with Real Madrid 62%, the draw 21% and Rayo Vallecano 17%.

What were the stats in Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano?

Full-time: Possession 56%–44%, Expected goals (xG) 2.7–1.1, Shots 24–18, Shots on target 11–7, Shots inside box 16–8, Big chances 4–2, Corners 11–5, Saves 6–7, Fouls 9–13, Offsides 1–0, Yellow cards 0–1.

Did both teams score in Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano?

Yes — both Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano scored, finishing 4–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 56% before kickoff.