Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Prediction, 5/17/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 5/16/2026

Game: Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Location: Estadio del Rayo Vallecano in Madrid, Spain

TV: ESPN Deportes

Estadio del Rayo Vallecano in Madrid, Spain is the location where Villarreal (21-6-9) will go up against Rayo Vallecano (10-13-12) on Sunday. Rayo Vallecano are priced at +172 and the Submarino Amarillos are at -210. The over/under is set at 3. The goaltenders protecting the net will be Augusto Batalla for Rayo Vallecano and Arnau Tenas for Villarreal.

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The Red Sashes have given up 42 goals while conceding 1.20 goals per 90 minutes, and the opposition have earned 130 SoT against them. They have 11 clean sheets, which has them sitting at a percentage of 31.4% for the season. Rayo Vallecano has compiled 97 yellow cards over the course of the season and 9 red cards. The Red Sashes are ranked 15th concerning xG with 20.7, and the squad's xGA sit at 18.6. On the year, this club has put together an average of 1.23 pts per fixture (43 pts) and they also sit at 19th in European soccer with 24 assists. Their difference in goals is at -6 as a result of 36 goals tallied in addition to 42 goals conceded. Rayo Vallecano has amassed 96 saves and have a save% of 67.7% so far this year.

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The Submarino Amarillos sport an average of 1.9 points per match while earning 44 assists and 3 red cards. Villarreal CF has recorded a clean sheet percentage of 22.2% for the season as well as 77 yellow card warnings. Villarreal is 6th in the matter of goals allowed with 43, and the goal differential is at 24. On the season, Villarreal CF has a save percentage of 66.7% (129 SoTA), and also are ranked 3rd among Big 5 teams with 69 pts. Their goals against per 90 is currently at 1.19 with 94 saves, and they have compiled 8 clean sheets. Villarreal has accumulated 67 goals and the team's goals expected so far this season is 21.9.

The man defending the goal for Rayo Vallecano will be Augusto Batalla. Batalla has been on the pitch for a total of 7,290 minutes and is sitting with 238 stops so far in his pro soccer career. Batalla (22-28-31 record during his career) has earned 21 shutouts, which leaves him with a 25.9%% shutout percentage. The goalie born in Argentina has seen 336 shots tried against him in 81 career starts. His goals against per 90 minutes is 1.27 (103 total goals conceded) and he has a save percentage of 70.8%.

Arnau Tenas will look after the goal for Villarreal. During his professional soccer career, Tenas has surrendered 21 goals and has racked up 43 saves in 14 starting assignments. He has given up 1.41 goals per 90 mins and he has a record of 6-5-3. He is the owner of a save percentage of 69.4% and his shutout rate sits at 6.7%%. Tenas has racked up 1 shutouts and defended 62 shots attempted against him in 1,339 minutes in his career.

Jorge de Frutos is one member of the team who can be a force for Rayo Vallecano. Frutos has been given a starting assignment in 174 games in his career and he tallies 0.19 goals per 90 minutes. The midfielder hailing from Spain has racked up 33 goals scored in 15,599 mins. He has totaled 28 assists while accumulating 94 points during his pro soccer career.

Villarreal is being led onto the pitch by Alberto Moleiro, who is a thorn in the side of defenses. The forward from Spain has been on the field for 11,767 professional minutes while earning 23 goals. He sports an average of 0.18 goals per 90 minutes and has started 136 matches so far in his career. He has totaled 65 points in his pro soccer career and has assisted on a goal 19 times.

Who will win tonight's soccer game ATS?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Villarreal (+172)

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