La Liga · 2026

Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano · La Liga

Getafe

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vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
0.571.57
Expected goals
0.691.27
Shots
11.713.4
Possession
40.3%48.7%

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What the record shows

The season records do not separate these clubs, so the strongest stored context is their shared history: 5 meetings, 0 to Getafe, 3 drawn, 2 to Rayo Vallecano. From this fixture's own record: rayo Vallecano have recorded the higher season possession share. Past meetings are history, not a forecast.

Getafe have a visible home split

weak

Getafe's home-only shot average is above their full-season average.

14.3 shots/match ▲ShotsHome only · Season11.7 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: home

MetricHome onlySeasonBaseline
Shots14.3 shots/match11.7 shots/match12.1 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

Rayo Vallecano's recent record differs from the season

weak

Rayo Vallecano's last-five shots average is above their season average.

16 shots/match ▲ShotsLast 5 · Season13.4 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Shots16 shots/match13.4 shots/match12.1 shots/match

Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.

Getafe show a distinct attacking-volume record

weak

Getafe's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

11.7 shots/match ▲ShotsGetafe · Rayo Vallecano13.4 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricGetafeRayo VallecanoBaseline
Shots11.7 shots/match13.4 shots/match12.1 shots/match
Shots against13.3 shots/match16.4 shots/match12.9 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Getafe favored in 6 of 13 directional metrics · Rayo Vallecano in 7

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Getafe7 matchesRayo Vallecano7 matches
0.57 goals/matchGoals scored7/7▲ 1.57 goals/match
1 goal/match ▲Goals allowed7/72.29 goals/match
0.69 xG/matchExpected goals7/7▲ 1.27 xG/match
11.7 shots/matchShots7/7▲ 13.4 shots/match
2.71 shots/matchShots on target7/7▲ 4.57 shots/match
40.3%Possession7/7● 48.7%
4 corners/matchCorners7/7● 5.29 corners/match
5 cards/matchCards3/34.67 cards/match
14.7 fouls/matchFouls7/713.4 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

0Getafe
3Draws
2Rayo Vallecano
Getafe — Rayo Vallecano · La Liga0–2
Rayo Vallecano — Getafe · La Liga1–1
Rayo Vallecano — Getafe · La Liga1–0
Getafe — Rayo Vallecano · La Liga0–0
Rayo Vallecano — Getafe · La Liga0–0

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade B · Useful evidenceUseful evidence — limited
Season samples7 / 7home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness30 daysstale at cutoff
  • At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • The nearest completed-match evidence is stale relative to this fixture cutoff.
Analysis cutoff: Mon, 19 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC · analysis-v4

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