Rayo Vallecano are coming into this match in decent shape. They have won two, drawn two, and lost just one of their last five games, showing they can be tough to beat. Their recent away win also shows they have some good attacking form. In contrast, Villarreal are really struggling. They have lost three of their last five matches, including a heavy defeat, and have only managed one win in that time. They look like a team low on confidence at the moment.

Looking at the history between these two sides, the recent meetings have often been high-scoring affairs. While both teams have had wins, the last two games saw Villarreal win comfortably with scores of 2-0 and 4-0. However, given Villarreal's current poor run and Rayo's solid form, this match could be very close. Because Villarreal are playing poorly away from home, it seems likely that Rayo Vallecano will win this game.