Rayo Vallecano and Alavés drew 1–1. Bawler's model favoured Rayo Vallecano at 49% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave the draw 27%. It forecast 2.6 goals and the match produced 2. Rayo Vallecano had 8 shots (3 on target) to Alavés' 15 (3), with 48% of the ball against 52%. Expected goals finished 0.4 to 1.9.
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What we expected before kickoff.
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What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
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Rayo Vallecano and Alavés drew 1–1. Bawler's model favoured Rayo Vallecano at 49% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave the draw 27%. It forecast 2.6 goals and the match produced 2. Rayo Vallecano had 8 shots (3 on target) to Alavés' 15 (3), with 48% of the ball against 52%. Expected goals finished 0.4 to 1.9.
Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Alavés, played on 20 Aug 2026 in the SPAIN: LaLiga. Bawler's model had gone into it with Rayo Vallecano 49%, the draw 27% and Alavés 24%.
Full-time: Possession 48%–52%, Expected goals (xG) 0.4–1.9, Shots 8–15, Shots on target 3–3, Shots inside box 5–10, Big chances 1–4, Corners 9–7, Saves 2–2, Fouls 14–13, Offsides 1–0, Yellow cards 1–2.
Yes — both Rayo Vallecano and Alavés scored, finishing 1–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 51% before kickoff.
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Rayo Vallecano or draw 76%, it finished Draw (27% called); Total goals — we said 2.6, it finished 2; Both teams to score — we said 51%, it finished Yes; Second pick — we said Under 2.5 goals 52%, it finished Landed.