The Data Zone: Vallecano win despite comeback by Cadiz

Rayo Vallecano played well in La Liga game at away against Cadiz on Sunday. They steadily steered a 2-1 lead after the second period to a 3-1 win in the end.

Rayo Vallecano scored the first goal when Alvaro Garcia scored after 9 minutes, making it 0-1.

Cadiz equalised to make it 1-1, as Varazdat Haroyan netted, with an assist by Jens Jonsson, in the 23rd minute.

Rayo Vallecano took the lead just before the half-time whistle as Radamel Falcao scored, with an assist by Ivan Balliu.

The 3-1 goal came, when Isi Palazon scored a goal for Rayo Vallecano, with an assist by Sergi Guardiola. The 3-1 goal was the last one of the game.

Rayo Vallecano have 4 wins and 1 draw with a 13–3 goal difference in the last 5 games, while Cadiz have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses and a 5–9 goal difference.

The last meeting between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw, with Cadiz at home in June 2020.

Rayo Vallecano are unbeaten at home, after two games. Cadiz are unbeaten away from home, with one win in two tries so far in the league.

Rayo Vallecano have scored 13 goals. They have scored 10 goals at home. They’ve conceded 7 goals in total.

Cadiz have scored 7 goals in this campaign. Away from home they have scored 7 goals. They’ve conceded 11 goals in total.

Rayo Vallecano have opened the score in 2 of their 6 of the games, and have a winning ratio of 100 percent when scoring the first goal.

After this game in the La Liga, Rayo Vallecano will play Osasuna (away) on 01 October 2021, Elche (home) on 16 October 2021 and Real Betis (away) on 23 October 2021. Cadiz play Valencia (home) on 01 October 2021, Espanyol (away) on 17 October 2021 and Alaves (home) on 23 October 2021.