Rayo Vallecano vs Levante – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Rayo Vallecano at 55%, yet other data sources diverge — this Rayo Vallecano vs Levante fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a La Liga clash, Regular Season - 15 as Rayo Vallecano welcome Levante to Campo de Futbol de Vallecas. Kick-off is set for Sunday 6 December 2026 at 16:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all La Liga games this season, Rayo Vallecano have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.20 PPG return. Last five: W D D L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 2.00 conceded. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Rayo Vallecano, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Rayo Vallecano's home record at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas: 6W 3D 1L from 10 La Liga appearances (2.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. Their home PPG of 2.10 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.20 — Rayo Vallecano are significantly better at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas than their overall form suggests.
Levante — All Games: 2W 4D 4L from 10 La Liga fixtures this season — 1.00 PPG. Last five: D D W L L. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.80. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Levante, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in La Liga this season, Levante have posted 1W 4D 5L from 10 away outings — 0.70 PPG. Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Rayo Vallecano at 1.20 PPG versus Levante's 1.00. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Rayo Vallecano, 1 for Levante and 2 shared spoils from 4 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 4 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.2 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 16 Mar 2026, ended 1–1 with a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.2 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Rayo Vallecano in-play tendencies (48 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 38% of games (home games).
Levante in-play tendencies (48 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Rayo Vallecano 52% versus Levante 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Rayo Vallecano 44% | Levante 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Rayo Vallecano 1.80 xG and Levante 0.98 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Rayo Vallecano attack 1.048 / defence 1.086 | Levante attack 0.728 / defence 1.067. League average goals — home 1.611 / away 1.245. Data: 48 Rayo Vallecano games / 49 Levante games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Rayo Vallecano 55% | Draw 25% | Levante 19%. Fair-value odds: Rayo Vallecano 1.82 | Draw 4.00 | Levante 5.26. The model has a clear lean to Rayo Vallecano (55%) — a 36pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 53% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.78. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 53%/47% — the total xG of 2.78 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Rayo Vallecano are the pick at 55% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 25% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.78 combined xG gives a 53% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 2.7 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.2 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Rayo Vallecano 50% | Levante 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Rayo Vallecano vs Levante | Competition: La Liga, Regular Season - 15 | Venue: Campo de Futbol de Vallecas • Kick-off: Sunday 6 Dec 2026, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Rayo Vallecano 55% | Draw 25% | Levante 19% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 53% | BTTS 53% | xG Rayo Vallecano 1.80 / Levante 0.98 • Poisson strength factors: Rayo Vallecano attack 1.048 / def 1.086 | Levante attack 0.728 / def 1.067 | league avg home 1.611 / away 1.245 • Poisson stance: Rayo Vallecano (55%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.80
Rayo Vallecano xG
Expected Goals
0.98
Levante xG
53%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
53%
Over 2.5
30%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Rayo Vallecano vs Levante kick off?
Rayo Vallecano vs Levante is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Sunday 6 December 2026 at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
Where is Rayo Vallecano vs Levante being played?
The match is being played at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
What competition is Rayo Vallecano vs Levante part of?
Rayo Vallecano vs Levante is a Regular Season - 15 fixture in the La Liga (Spain).
Who is favourite to win Rayo Vallecano vs Levante?
Our statistical model gives Rayo Vallecano a 55% chance of winning, Levante a 19% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Rayo Vallecano the favourite.
Will both teams score in Rayo Vallecano vs Levante?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Rayo Vallecano and Levante will score (BTTS).
Will Rayo Vallecano vs Levante have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 53%.
What is the head-to-head record between Rayo Vallecano and Levante?
Record (4 meetings): Rayo Vallecano 1W | Draws 2 | Levante 1W.
What form are Rayo Vallecano and Levante in?
Rayo Vallecano (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 2.00 | L5 W-D-D-L-W. Levante (all comps): 2W-4D-4L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.80 | L5 D-D-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Rayo Vallecano's attack at 1.05x the league average against Levante's defence at 1.07x — combine the two and it projects 1.80 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Levante's attack versus Rayo Vallecano's defence, projects 0.98 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 48/49 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.4% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-0 (10.0%), 2-1 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Rayo Vallecano Win
55%
1.80
25%
3.95
19%
5.19
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
11.1%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
10.9%
Draw
2 – 0
10.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.80
Rayo Vallecano xG
Total xG
2.78
0.98
Levante xG
1.80
55%
Home win
3.95
25%
Draw
5.19
19%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
53%
Over 2.5
1.89
47%
Under 2.5
2.13
30%
Over 3.5
3.33
70%
Under 3.5
1.43
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.87
47%
BTTS No
2.15
Clean Sheet
37%
2.67
17%
6.06
Win to Nil
21%
4.82
3%
31.46
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 11.1 | 10.9 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Rayo Vallecano vs Levante?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.4%.
How many goals are Rayo Vallecano and Levante expected to score?
The model projects 1.80 expected goals for Rayo Vallecano and 0.98 for Levante, a combined total of 2.78.
How confident is the prediction model for Rayo Vallecano vs Levante?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 55%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Rayo Vallecano come into this having played 48 games, going 15W 17D 16L for 1.29 points per game. Their last five reads W-D-D-L-W. The sample for Rayo Vallecano is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Levante sit at 1.08 PPG from 48 outings (13W 13D 22L), a run that reads D-D-W-L-L across their last five. The sample for Levante is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Rayo Vallecano on 1.29 PPG, Levante on 1.08. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Rayo Vallecano's home form reads 10W 11D 3L across 24 games on their own ground, a 1.71 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 1.29 PPG overall — Rayo Vallecano are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Levante have taken 0.79 points per game from 24 outings (4W 7D 13L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Rayo Vallecano come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Rayo Vallecano are averaging 1.17 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game recently; Levante are on 1.29 scored and 1.67 conceded.
Last 48 Results — La Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Rayo Vallecano
Blended
Levante
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Rayo Vallecano and Levante in coming into this match?
Rayo Vallecano have gone 15W 17D 16L in their last 48 games (1.29 PPG), while Levante have gone 13W 13D 22L in their last 48 (1.08 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Rayo Vallecano at home or Levante away?
Rayo Vallecano's home record (1.71 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Rayo Vallecano at home: 1.71 PPG; Levante away: 0.79 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
4 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in La Liga. They last met on 16 March 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 19 Oct 2025, when Rayo Vallecano won 0-3 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Rayo Vallecano's record when hosting Levante specifically: 0W 1D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
1
Rayo Vallecano
2
Draws
1
Levante
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Rayo Vallecano and Levante?
From 4 meetings on record, Rayo Vallecano have won 1, Levante have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Rayo Vallecano and Levante last play each other?
They last met on 16 March 2026, when Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Levante.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Rayo Vallecano are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time.
Levante are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Rayo Vallecano 54%, Levante 46% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 38% (Rayo Vallecano) and 46% (Levante).
On the defensive side: Rayo Vallecano keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; Levante in 42%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Rayo Vallecano home games / Levante away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Rayo Vallecano play Levante?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 54% of Rayo Vallecano's recent matches and 46% of Levante's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Rayo Vallecano vs Levante usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 38% of Rayo Vallecano's recent games and 46% of Levante's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Rayo Vallecano and Levante tend to score early?
Rayo Vallecano have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, Levante in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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