Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano
Match recap
Rayo Vallecano beat Getafe 2–0 in their La Liga fixture. Arambarri scored for Getafe; Camello and Nteka replied for Rayo Vallecano. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.36 for Getafe versus 0.83 for Rayo Vallecano. Getafe sit 7th in the La Liga table while Rayo Vallecano are 8th.
Analysis
Getafe host Rayo Vallecano in what promises to be a tightly contested La Liga fixture. Both teams have shown resilience this season, and with key players missing, a cautious approach is likely.
Getafe sit 6th with 44 points, showing moderate form, while Rayo Vallecano are 11th with 39 points, reflecting mid-table stability. Injuries and suspensions have impacted both sides, notably Getafe's Luis Milla suspended and Rayo's top scorer Jorge de Frutos injured.
Getafe's attacking options are limited with injuries to Borja Mayoral and M. Arambarri, while Rayo lose their main goal threat Jorge de Frutos. Getafe's recent home scoring streak suggests some attacking momentum, but Rayo's defensive solidity, led by Juan Iglesias, should keep things tight. The absence of Luis Milla reduces Getafe's creativity, hinting at a balanced game with few clear-cut chances.
Prediction
The most probable outcome is a 1-1 draw, with a goalless first half expected. Both teams are likely to score once, reflecting their balanced strengths and weaknesses. The match should see around four cards, indicating a competitive but controlled affair.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Key attackers missing for Getafe
Borja Mayoral and M. Arambarri are injured, reducing attacking options and goal threat.
Rayo's top scorer Jorge de Frutos injured
Rayo loses its main goal threat, potentially limiting scoring chances away from home.
Luis Milla's absence weakens Getafe creativity
Suspension of top assister Luis Milla reduces chance creation and set-piece threat for Getafe.
Defensive solidity from Juan Iglesias
Iglesias' above-average tackling and duel success provide defensive stability against Rayo attackers.
Getafe's recent home scoring streak
Getafe has scored in last 3 home games, showing attacking momentum despite injuries.
Key Takeaways
In summary, expect a hard-fought draw with both teams sharing points. Getafe's home advantage and recent scoring form meet Rayo's defensive resilience, making a 1-1 scoreline the sensible prediction.
- Getafe are 6th in La Liga with 44 points from 33 games.
- Rayo Vallecano are 11th with 39 points from 33 games.
- Getafe's Luis Milla is suspended, reducing creativity.
- Rayo's top scorer Jorge de Frutos is injured and unavailable.
- Getafe have scored in their last 3 home games.
- Juan Iglesias provides defensive stability for Rayo.
- Predicted total cards in the match is 4.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Getafe
Away — Rayo Vallecano
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Alemão
Yellow Card
Camello
Duarte
Yellow Card
Liso
Kiko Femenía
Davinchi
Vázquez
Yellow Card
Ciss
Yellow Card
Abqar
Yellow Card
Batalla
Yellow Card
Arambarri
Missed Penalty
Espino
de Frutos
Alemão
Camello
Nteka
Assist: Gumbau
Milla
Vázquez
Mendy
Yellow Card
Nteka
Yellow Card
Gumbau
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | +59 | 94 |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | +5 | 54 |
| 7 |  Getafe | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | -6 | 51 |
| 8 |  Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | -3 | 50 |
| 9 |  Valencia | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -9 | 49 |
Match Statistics
Getafe
5-3-2Starting XI
- 3A. AbqarD
- 5Luis MillaM
- 8M. ArambarriM
- 10M. SatrianoF
- 13David SoriaG
- 17Kiko FemeníaD
- 19L. VázquezF
- 21Juan IglesiasD
- 22Domingos DuarteD
- 23Adrian LisoM
- 26DavinchiD
Substitutes
- 1J. LetáčekG
- 9Borja MayoralF
- 11A. KamaraF
- 12A. NyomD
- 14Javi MuñozM
- 15S. BoselliD
- 16Diego RicoD
- 18Álex SancrisF
- 20V. BirmančevićM
- 44Adrián RiquelmeM
Rayo Vallecano
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6P. CissM
- 9AlemãoF
- 10Sergio CamelloM
- 13A. BatallaG
- 15GumbauM
- 19Jorge de FrutosM
- 20I. BalliuD
- 22A. EspinoM
- 24F. LejeuneD
- 32N. MendyD
- 33J. VertrouwdD
Substitutes
- 1Dani CárdenasG
- 2A. RațiuD
- 3Pep ChavarríaD
- 4Pedro DíazM
- 8Ó. TrejoM
- 11R. NtekaM
- 12Ilias AkhomachF
- 14Carlos MartínF
- 16A. MuminD
- 17Unai LópezM
- 21Fran PérezM
- 23Óscar ValentínM
Getafe
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Milla | M | 79 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1/2 |
| Luis Vázquez | F | 79 | 7.0 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 3/5 |
| Juan Iglesias | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Domingos Duarte | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adrian Liso | M | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Kiko Femenía | D | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Davinchi | D | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Abdel Abqar | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Martín Satriano | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3/8 |
| David Soria(C) | G | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mauro Arambarri | M | 90 | 4.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Adrián Riquelme | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Veljko Birmančević | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jiří Letáček | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sebastián Boselli | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Allan Nyom | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álex Sancris | F | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Diego Rico | D | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Javier Muñoz | M | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Borja Mayoral | F | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abu Kamara | F | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
Rayo Vallecano
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Camello | M | 70 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1/6 |
| Pathé Ismaël Ciss | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Jorge de Frutos | M | 68 | 7.2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 2/4 |
| Jozhua Vertrouwd | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nobel Mendy | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Augusto Batalla | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pacha | M | 68 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Iván Balliu(C) | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Florian Lejeune | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gerard Gumbau | M | 89 | 6.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| Alemão | F | 68 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3/4 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Carlos Martín | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ilias Akhomach | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fran Pérez | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dani Cárdenas | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdul Mumin | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Óscar Trejo | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Óscar Valentín | M | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro Díaz | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Randy Nteka | M | 20 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Unai López | M | 22 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josep Chavarría | D | 22 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Andrei Rațiu | D | 22 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |