FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano: match statistics
FC Barcelona are in dominant form, sitting top of the table with a 100% home win record and an impressive streak of fourteen consecutive home victories. The hosts score an average of 3.29 goals per home match while conceding just 0.57, resulting in a +38 goal difference in front of their own fans. Rayo Vallecano have only a 21% win rate in away matches, scoring an average of just 0.86 goals and conceding 1.64 per game, while also failing to score in 50% of their away matches. The difference in possession (69% vs 54%), shot conversion rate (16% vs 7%), and expected goals (2.25 vs 1.29 xG) clearly indicates Barcelona's massive advantage. Taking all these factors into account, a decisive home win is the most likely scenario for this match.
FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
FC Barcelona played Rayo Vallecano in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
FC Barcelona: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Rayo Vallecano: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
FC Barcelona scores 2.75 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Rayo Vallecano scores 1.00 and concedes 1.21. League average: 2.69 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: FC Barcelona 61%, Rayo Vallecano 46%. Over 2.5: FC Barcelona 82%, Rayo Vallecano 39%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
FC Barcelona has higher xG: 2.21 vs 1.50. FC Barcelona: 19.8 shots per match, Rayo Vallecano: 13.6.
Match halves
FC Barcelona: half-time lead 54%, second-half goals 1.50. Rayo Vallecano: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.46.
Goals by minute
FC Barcelona: 76-90+ (15 goals). Rayo Vallecano: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.69 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
FC Barcelona are in dominant form, sitting top of the table with a 100% home win record and an impressive streak of fourteen consecutive home victories. The hosts score an average of 3.29 goals per home match while conceding just 0.57, resulting in a +38 goal difference in front of their own fans. Rayo Vallecano have only a 21% win rate in away matches, scoring an average of just 0.86 goals and conceding 1.64 per game, while also failing to score in 50% of their away matches. The difference in possession (69% vs 54%), shot conversion rate (16% vs 7%), and expected goals (2.25 vs 1.29 xG) clearly indicates Barcelona's massive advantage. Taking all these factors into account, a decisive home win is the most likely scenario for this match.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| FC Barcelona | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
FC Barcelona is 71% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - FC Barcelona · 1.4 pts / match - Rayo Vallecano
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
FC Barcelona is 175% better for: goals scored per match.
2.75 goals / match - FC Barcelona · 1 goals / match - Rayo Vallecano
FC Barcelona is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - FC Barcelona · 1.21 goals / match - Rayo Vallecano
FC Barcelona scores in 100% of matches (28 of 28 matches), while Rayo Vallecano keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 matches).
Rayo Vallecano scores in 64% of matches (18 of 28 matches), while FC Barcelona keeps a clean sheet in 39% (11 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - FC Barcelona
Over / Under - Rayo Vallecano
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
FC Barcelona is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.89 pts / match - FC Barcelona · 1.21 pts / match - Rayo Vallecano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Barcelona - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 54% of matches and wins 82%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Rayo Vallecano - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 25%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
FC Barcelona
Rayo Vallecano
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| FC Barcelona | Liga | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.75 | 2.69 | ▼ 2.21 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 56% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 82% | 51% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 24% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 69% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 96% | 84% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: FC Barcelona 0 - 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano?
The La Liga match finished FC Barcelona 1:0 Rayo Vallecano. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano?
FC Barcelona score 2.75 goals per game on average and Rayo Vallecano 1.00. The La Liga average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 61% of FC Barcelona's matches and 46% of Rayo Vallecano's.
What form are FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano in?
Over the last 5 games FC Barcelona have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Rayo Vallecano 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.