Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
FT
1 - 0
Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Referee: A. Cordero
Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano
Match Timeline
Espanyol
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
๐ŸŸจ
-5'
Augusto Batalla
Rayo Vallecano
๐ŸŸจ
2'
Pere Milla
Espanyol
๐ŸŸจ
19'
Pol Lozano
Espanyol
๐Ÿ”„
46'
P. Lozano โ†” C. Pickel
Espanyol
๐ŸŸจ
50'
Pathรฉ Ismaรซl Ciss
Rayo Vallecano
๐Ÿ”„
58'
Pacha โ†” I. Akhomach
Rayo Vallecano
๐Ÿ”„
67'
R. Fernandez Jaen โ†” R. Terrats
Espanyol
๐ŸŸจ
75'
Leandro Cabrera
Espanyol
๐Ÿ”„
76'
O. Valentin โ†” U. Lopez
Rayo Vallecano
๐Ÿ”„
76'
Alemao โ†” G. Gumbau
Rayo Vallecano
๐Ÿ”„
78'
T. Dolan โ†” C. Ngonge
Espanyol
๐Ÿ”„
78'
F. Calero โ†” C. Riedel
Espanyol
๐Ÿ”„
81'
J. Vertrouwd โ†” A. Mumin
Rayo Vallecano
๐Ÿ”„
81'
P. Diaz โ†” S. Camello
Rayo Vallecano
๐ŸŸจ
83'
Cyril Ngonge
Espanyol
โšฝ
87'
S. Camello ยท Assist: I. Akhomach
Rayo Vallecano
๐Ÿ”„
90+1'
P. Milla โ†” M. Rubio
Espanyol
Main Prediction

Home Win

Confidence 100%
1X2
1X2
Home Win
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5

Probability Model

Home 57.9%
X 0%
Away 42.1%
1X 57.9%
X2 42.1%
12 100%

Tactical Setup

Rayo Vallecano formation 4-2-3-1
Espanyol formation 4-4-1-1
Rayo Vallecano missing 8
Espanyol missing 2

Key Squad Notes

Rayo Vallecano scorers J. de Frutos (10 goals), A. Garcia (4 goals), I. Palazon (3 goals)
Rayo Vallecano creators A. Garcia (5 assists), I. Palazon (3 assists), Andrei Raศ›iu (3 assists)
Rayo Vallecano key absences D. Mendez, N. Mendy, F. Perez
Rayo Vallecano suspended N. Mendy, F. Lejeune
Espanyol scorers K. Garcia (6 goals), P. Milla (6 goals), R. Fernandez Jaen (6 goals)
Espanyol creators Exposito (6 assists), T. Dolan (4 assists), R. Fernandez Jaen (2 assists)
Espanyol key absences J. Puado, U. Gonzalez
Espanyol suspended U. Gonzalez

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol have faced each other 5 times recently.

Quick Insight

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: Rayo Vallecano 4-2-3-1 / Espanyol 4-4-1-1
Missing players: Rayo Vallecano 8, Espanyol 2
H2H summary: Rayo Vallecano wins 1, draws 0, Espanyol wins 4

Match Analysis

From their first 31 matches, Rayo Vallecano have collected 35 points and now occupy 13 place in the table. Across the campaign, they have posted 8 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses, while the 29:38 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on J. de Frutos (10 goals), A. Garcia (4 goals), I. Palazon (3 goals), with creative support from A. Garcia (5 assists), I. Palazon (3 assists), Andrei Raศ›iu (3 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. At home, the record of 5 wins, 8 draws, and 2 losses points toward a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with D. Mendez, N. Mendy, F. Perez, F. Lejeune unavailable.
With 38 points from 31 games and a place of 10, Espanyol still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 10 wins, 8 draws, and 13 defeats, and the 37:48 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on K. Garcia (6 goals), P. Milla (6 goals), R. Fernandez Jaen (6 goals), with creative support from Exposito (6 assists), T. Dolan (4 assists), R. Fernandez Jaen (2 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, the split record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with J. Puado, U. Gonzalez unavailable.
This contest looks finely balanced, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity suggesting a close tactical battle. Rayo Vallecano appear more affected by absences, and that imbalance in squad availability could shift some of the structural advantage toward Espanyol. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Espanyol. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Rayo Vallecano expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Espanyol in 4-4-1-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Espanyol having the stronger overall control. Espanyol arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely.
Stats
Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol Espanyol
Shots on Goal
6
Shots on Goal
4
Shots off Goal
9
Shots off Goal
6
Blocked Shots
2
Blocked Shots
5
6 Corner Kicks 5
12 Fouls 15
3 Offsides 0
52% Ball Possession 48%
17 Total Shots 15
6 Shots on Goal 4
9 Shots off Goal 6
2 Blocked Shots 5
9 Shots insidebox 10
8 Shots outsidebox 5
4 Goalkeeper Saves 5
331 Total passes 295
264 Passes accurate 215
1.60 expected_goals 1.96
๐ŸŸจ 2 Yellow Cards 4 ๐ŸŸจ
๐ŸŸฅ 0 Red Cards 0 ๐ŸŸฅ
Last matches: Rayo Vallecano
16.04.26
UEF
Rayo Vallecano
AEK Athens FC
1
3
L
12.04.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Mallorca
0
3
L
09.04.26
UEF
Rayo Vallecano
AEK Athens FC
3
0
W
03.04.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Elche
1
0
W
22.03.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona
0
1
L
19.03.26
UEF
Rayo Vallecano
Samsunspor
0
1
L
16.03.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Levante
1
1
D
12.03.26
UEF
Rayo Vallecano
Samsunspor
3
1
W
08.03.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Sevilla
1
1
D
04.03.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Oviedo
3
0
W
28.02.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Athletic Club
1
1
D
21.02.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Real Betis
1
1
D
15.02.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Atletico Madrid
3
0
W
01.02.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid
1
2
L
24.01.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Osasuna
1
3
L
18.01.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Celta Vigo
0
3
L
14.01.26
Cop
Rayo Vallecano
Alaves
0
2
L
11.01.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Mallorca
2
1
W
06.01.26
Cop
Rayo Vallecano
Granada CF
3
1
W
02.01.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Getafe
1
1
D
Last matches: Espanyol
11.04.26
La
Espanyol
Barcelona
1
4
L
04.04.26
La
Espanyol
Real Betis
0
0
D
21.03.26
La
Espanyol
Getafe
1
2
L
15.03.26
La
Espanyol
Mallorca
1
2
L
09.03.26
La
Espanyol
Oviedo
1
1
D
01.03.26
La
Espanyol
Elche
2
2
D
21.02.26
La
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
2
4
L
14.02.26
La
Espanyol
Celta Vigo
2
2
D
09.02.26
La
Espanyol
Villarreal
1
4
L
30.01.26
La
Espanyol
Alaves
1
2
L
24.01.26
La
Espanyol
Valencia
2
3
L
16.01.26
La
Espanyol
Girona
0
2
L
11.01.26
La
Espanyol
Levante
1
1
D
03.01.26
La
Espanyol
Barcelona
0
2
L
22.12.25
La
Espanyol
Athletic Club
2
1
W
13.12.25
La
Espanyol
Getafe
1
0
W
07.12.25
La
Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano
1
0
W
04.12.25
Cop
Espanyol
Atlรฉtico Baleares
0
1
L
30.11.25
La
Espanyol
Celta Vigo
1
0
W
24.11.25
La
Espanyol
Sevilla
2
1
W
Last matches: Rayo Vallecano
09.04.26
UEF
Rayo Vallecano
AEK Athens FC
3
0
W
03.04.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Elche
1
0
W
19.03.26
UEF
Rayo Vallecano
Samsunspor
0
1
L
16.03.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Levante
1
1
D
04.03.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Oviedo
3
0
W
28.02.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Athletic Club
1
1
D
15.02.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Atletico Madrid
3
0
W
24.01.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Osasuna
1
3
L
11.01.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Mallorca
2
1
W
02.01.26
La
Rayo Vallecano
Getafe
1
1
D
18.12.25
UEF
Rayo Vallecano
Drita
3
0
W
15.12.25
La
Rayo Vallecano
Real Betis
0
0
D
01.12.25
La
Rayo Vallecano
Valencia
1
1
D
09.11.25
La
Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid
0
0
D
06.11.25
UEF
Rayo Vallecano
Lech Poznan
3
2
W
26.10.25
La
Rayo Vallecano
Alaves
1
0
W
02.10.25
UEF
Rayo Vallecano
Shkendija
2
0
W
28.09.25
La
Rayo Vallecano
Sevilla
0
1
L
21.09.25
La
Rayo Vallecano
Celta Vigo
1
1
D
31.08.25
La
Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona
1
1
D
Last matches: Espanyol
11.04.26
La
Espanyol
Barcelona
1
4
L
04.04.26
La
Espanyol
Real Betis
0
0
D
15.03.26
La
Espanyol
Mallorca
1
2
L
01.03.26
La
Espanyol
Elche
2
2
D
21.02.26
La
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
2
4
L
09.02.26
La
Espanyol
Villarreal
1
4
L
24.01.26
La
Espanyol
Valencia
2
3
L
11.01.26
La
Espanyol
Levante
1
1
D
22.12.25
La
Espanyol
Athletic Club
2
1
W
13.12.25
La
Espanyol
Getafe
1
0
W
04.12.25
Cop
Espanyol
Atlรฉtico Baleares
0
1
L
30.11.25
La
Espanyol
Celta Vigo
1
0
W
02.11.25
La
Espanyol
Alaves
1
2
L
30.10.25
Cop
Espanyol
Atlรจtic Lleida
2
1
W
17.10.25
La
Espanyol
Oviedo
2
0
W
26.09.25
La
Espanyol
Girona
0
0
D
20.09.25
La
Espanyol
Real Madrid
0
2
L
24.08.25
La
Espanyol
Real Sociedad
2
2
D

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano
Formation
Espanyol
8.5
D. Cardenas
1
D. Cardenas
8.3
A. Ratiu
2
A. Ratiu
7.7
P. Ciss
6
P. Ciss
7.3
J. Vertrouwd
33
โ†“
J. Vertrouwd
7.2
P. Chavarria
3
P. Chavarria
6.9
P. Diaz
4
โ†“
P. Diaz
6.7
O. Valentin
23
โ†“
O. Valentin
6.7
J. de Frutos
19
J. de Frutos
6.9
I. Palazon
7
I. Palazon
7.0
Pacha
22
โ†“
Pacha
6.2
Alemao
9
โ†“
Alemao
6.7
M. Dmitrovic
13
M. Dmitrovic
6.6
O. El Hilali
23
O. El Hilali
7.0
F. Calero
5
โ†“
F. Calero
6.5
L. Cabrera
6
L. Cabrera
6.9
C. Romero
22
C. Romero
6.7
T. Dolan
24
โ†“
T. Dolan
6.2
P. Lozano
10
โ†“
P. Lozano
7.0
Exposito
8
Exposito
6.3
P. Milla
11
โ†“
P. Milla
5.9
K. Garcia
19
K. Garcia
6.7
R. Fernandez Jaen
9
โ†“
R. Fernandez Jaen
Rayo Vallecano 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
D. Cardenas
G
2
A. Ratiu
D
6
P. Ciss
๐ŸŸจ 50'
D
33
J. Vertrouwd
โ†“ 81'
D
3
P. Chavarria
D
4
P. Diaz
โ†“ 81'
M
23
O. Valentin
โ†“ 76'
M
19
J. de Frutos
M
7
I. Palazon
M
22
Pacha
โ†“ 58'
M
9
Alemao
โ†“ 76'
F
Substitutes
13
A. Batalla
๐ŸŸจ -5'
G
30
J. Gil
G
8
O. Trejo
M
17
U. Lopez
โ†‘ 76'
M
15
G. Gumbau
โ†‘ 76'
M
14
C. Martin
F
12
I. Akhomach
๐ŸŽฏ 87' โ†‘ 58'
F
20
I. Balliu
D
16
A. Mumin
โ†‘ 81'
D
10
S. Camello
โšฝ 87' โ†‘ 81'
F
21
F. Perez
M
Espanyol 4-4-2
Starting XI
13
M. Dmitrovic
G
23
O. El Hilali
D
5
F. Calero
โ†“ 78'
D
6
L. Cabrera
๐ŸŸจ 75'
D
22
C. Romero
D
24
T. Dolan
โ†“ 78'
M
10
P. Lozano
โ†“ 46' ๐ŸŸจ 19'
M
8
Exposito
M
11
P. Milla
โ†“ 90+1' ๐ŸŸจ 2'
M
19
K. Garcia
F
9
R. Fernandez Jaen
โ†“ 67'
F
Substitutes
1
A. Fortuno
G
18
C. Pickel
โ†‘ 46'
M
16
C. Ngonge
โ†‘ 78' ๐ŸŸจ 83'
F
12
J. Salinas
D
17
Jofre
F
14
R. Terrats
โ†‘ 67'
M
20
A. Roca
F
32
L. Castell
F
26
M. Londono
M
15
M. Rubio
โ†‘ 90+1'
D
38
C. Riedel
โ†‘ 78'
D
2
R. Sanchez
D

Missing Players

Rayo Vallecano 8 missing
-
I. Akhomach
Questionable Ankle Injury
OUT
-
D. Mendez
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
N. Mendy
Missing Fixture Yellow Cards
OUT
-
A. Batalla
Questionable Muscle Injury
OUT
-
F. Lejeune
Missing Fixture Yellow Cards
OUT
-
A. Garcia
Missing Fixture Muscle Injury
OUT
-
Luiz Felipe
Missing Fixture Injury
OUT
-
R. Nteka
Missing Fixture Injury
OUT
Espanyol 2 missing
-
J. Puado
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
U. Gonzalez
Missing Fixture Yellow Cards
OUT

Head to Head

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol 5 matches
07.12.2025
Espanyol 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
FT
04.04.2025
Rayo Vallecano 0 - 4 Espanyol
La Liga
FT
31.08.2024
Espanyol 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
FT
21.05.2023
Rayo Vallecano 1 - 2 Espanyol
La Liga
FT
19.08.2022
Espanyol 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
FT