Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips
Spain · La Liga · Regular Season - 6 · Tue, 15 Sept 2026
La Liga
Rayo Vallecano
2 - 1
Full time · 15 Sept
Espanyol
Espanyol travel as the stronger side at 67%.
Also rated:Both Teams to Score @ 1.75
Rayo Vallecano: Matches Played 10
W2 Wins
in last 10 games
L7 Losses
in last 10 games
D1 Draws
in last 10 games
Espanyol: Matches Played 10
W3 Wins
in last 10 games
L3 Losses
in last 10 games
D4 Draws
in last 10 games
10%
45%
45%
Teams Head to Head Matches
H2H23 April 2026 • La Liga
WRayo Vallecano1 0Espanyol7 December 2025 • La Liga
LEspanyol1 0Rayo Vallecano4 April 2025 • La Liga
LRayo Vallecano0 4Espanyol31 August 2024 • La Liga
LEspanyol2 1Rayo Vallecano21 May 2023 • La Liga
LRayo Vallecano1 2Espanyol19 August 2022 • La Liga
WEspanyol0 2Rayo Vallecano21 April 2022 • La Liga
WEspanyol0 1Rayo Vallecano
Last Matches (Rayo Vallecano)12 September 2026 • La Liga
L
Real Madrid4 1Rayo Vallecano5 September 2026 • La Liga
WRayo Vallecano3 2Racing Santander
31 August 2026 • La Liga
L
Barcelona5 2Rayo Vallecano20 August 2026 • La Liga
DRayo Vallecano1 1Alaves
15 August 2026 • La Liga
L
Sevilla2 1Rayo Vallecano8 August 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
L
Ipswich3 0Rayo Vallecano1 August 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
W
Charleroi2 3Rayo Vallecano26 July 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
L
Feyenoord2 1Rayo Vallecano17 July 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
L
Heart Of Midlothian2 1Rayo Vallecano27 May 2026 • UEFA Europa Conference League
L
Crystal Palace1 0Rayo Vallecano
Last Matches (Espanyol)12 September 2026 • La Liga
W
Osasuna0 2Espanyol6 September 2026 • La Liga
DEspanyol1 1Sevilla29 August 2026 • La Liga
L
Real Sociedad2 1Espanyol22 August 2026 • La Liga
LEspanyol1 2Real Madrid16 August 2026 • La Liga
WEspanyol3 0Levante
8 August 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
L
Coventry3 1Espanyol1 August 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
D
Middlesbrough3 3Espanyol29 July 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
D
Burnley2 2Espanyol25 July 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
DEspanyol1 1Sabadell
21 July 2026 • Friendlies Clubs
WEspanyol4 0PAU
League Table
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | G | GD | P | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31-7 | 24 | 21 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16-7 | 9 | 16 | WWWLW |
| 3 |  Real Betis | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9-7 | 2 | 16 | DWWWL |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18-8 | 10 | 15 | LWWLW |
| 5 | Sevilla | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10-9 | 1 | 13 | LWWDL |
| 6 | Alaves | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11-6 | 5 | 11 | DLLWW |
| 7 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10-8 | 2 | 10 | DLDWW |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9-13 | -4 | 10 | WLWDW |
| 9 |  Villarreal | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13-12 | 1 | 8 | WWLLL |
| 10 |  Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7-6 | 1 | 8 | DDWWL |
| 11 |  Getafe | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4-7 | -3 | 8 | WLDDL |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11-16 | -5 | 8 | DWLWL |
| 13 | Osasuna | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6-13 | -7 | 8 | DLLLW |
| 14 |  Celta Vigo | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8-6 | 2 | 7 | WDDDL |
| 15 | Espanyol | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10-10 | 0 | 7 | LLWDL |
| 16 | Racing Santander | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11-21 | -10 | 7 | LLWLW |
| 17 | Levante | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8-12 | -4 | 5 | LLDWD |
| 18 |  Elche | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11-17 | -6 | 5 | WLDLL |
| 19 |  Valencia | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4-13 | -9 | 4 | LWLLL |
| 20 |  Malaga | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3-12 | -9 | 3 | LLDDL |
Top Scorers Table
Betting Markets & Predictions
Model expected goals: 3.4
Model estimate from each team's season scoring and conceding rates.
Yes
65.5%
No
34.5%
1X
54%
12
77.5%
X2
68.5%
1-1
9.7%
1-2
9%
2-1
7.3%
2-2
6.8%
0-1
6.5%
0-2
6%
1-3
5.6%
1-0
5.3%
1 / 1
18.5%
1 / X
5.4%
1 / 2
3.3%
X / 1
10.5%
X / X
11.7%
X / 2
14.3%
2 / 1
2.5%
2 / X
5.4%
2 / 2
28.5%
Model Comparison
Predicted winner: Espanyol
Our pick: Away Win at 3.20
Expected goals: 3.4
Source: Our published prediction
Recent Goal Lines
Hit-rate over each team's last 6 matches.
Over 1.5
Over 2.5
Over 3.5
BTTS (Yes)
Goals By Time Period
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Average Event Minute
Rayo Vallecano
First goal scored: 26′First goal conceded: 31′First card: 60′
Espanyol
First goal scored: 35′First goal conceded: 42′First card: 29′
Season Statistics
| Rayo Vallecano | Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Form | DLWLWD | LLDWLL |
| Played | 7 | 7 |
| Wins | 2 | 2 |
| Draws | 2 | 1 |
| Losses | 3 | 4 |
| Goals for (avg) | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals against (avg) | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Biggest win streak | 1 | 1 |
Shots & Passes
Per-game averages over the last 6 matches.
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Trends
9 match streak · La Liga
Rayo Vallecano have scored in each of their last 9 matches in La Liga.
8 match streak · La Liga
Espanyol have scored in each of their last 8 matches in La Liga.
6 match streak · La Liga
Rayo Vallecano have conceded in each of their last 6 matches in La Liga.
6 match streak · La Liga
Both teams have scored in each of Rayo Vallecano's last 6 matches in La Liga.
Upcoming Fixtures Difficulty
Rayo Vallecano
H · 10 Oct
Athletic Club
3/5A · 19 Oct
Getafe
3/5H · 25 Oct
Elche
1/5H · 1 Nov
Celta Vigo
2/5A · 8 Nov
Real Sociedad
4/5H · 22 Nov
Valencia
1/5A · 29 Nov
Real Betis
5/5H · 6 Dec
Levante
1/5Espanyol
Team News
Rayo Vallecano 4-2-3-1
Coach: Benat San Jose
- E. Audero
- A. Ratiu
- F. Lejeune
- M. Sadick
- A. Pedrosa
- U. Lopez
- P. Ciss
- G. Tsitaishvili
- P. Diaz
- A. Garcia
- S. Camello
Espanyol 4-2-3-1
Coach: Manolo Gonzalez
- M. Dmitrovic
- O. El Hilali
- C. Riedel
- L. Cabrera
- R. Hinojo
- U. Gonzalez
- Gabriel Moscardo
- J. Hernandez
- R. Bauza
- Q. Hartman
- R. Fernandez Jaen
Injuries and suspensions
- A. Batalla (Rayo Vallecano): Broken calfbone
- Luiz Felipe (Rayo Vallecano): Hamstring Injury
- R. Nteka (Rayo Vallecano): Muscle Injury
- I. Palazon (Rayo Vallecano): Muscle Injury
- J. Vertrouwd (Rayo Vallecano): Muscle Injury
- J. de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano): Red Card
- K. Garcia (Espanyol): Hamstring Injury
- A. Gorosabel (Espanyol): Injury
- Jofre (Espanyol): Groin Injury
- J. Puado (Espanyol): Knee Injury
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction & Tips
Rayo Vallecano host Espanyol in Spain La Liga at Estadio Municipal de Butarque. In the current table, Rayo Vallecano sit 12th on 8 points and Espanyol are 15th on 7.
Form: Rayo Vallecano have taken 1W 1D 3L from their last 5, Espanyol 2W 1D 2L from theirs. Over their last 10 matches Rayo Vallecano average 1.3 goals scored and 2.4 conceded; Espanyol average 1.9 and 1.4.
In their last 7 meetings Rayo Vallecano have won 3, Espanyol 4 and 0 were drawn, averaging 2.1 goals a game with both teams scoring in 29%.
The feed's model puts Rayo Vallecano at 10%, the draw at 45% and Espanyol at 45%. Its own advice: Double chance : draw or Espanyol.
Our published call was Away Win at 3.20, which did not land.
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol FAQs
When is the match between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol?
Rayo Vallecano v Espanyol was played on Tue, 15 September 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Which league is this match in?
Spain La Liga, Regular Season - 6.
What is their ranking in the league table this season?
Rayo Vallecano are 12th in the table, while Espanyol are 15th.
What is the prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?
Our prediction is Away Win at odds of 3.20.
Who is most likely to win Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?
The draw and Espanyol are level at the top: Rayo Vallecano 10%, draw 45%, Espanyol 45%.
Will both teams score in Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?
Both teams scored in 80% of Rayo Vallecano's last 10 matches and 70% of Espanyol's last 10.
How accurate is the prediction for this match?
The prediction is based on statistical analysis and the football data available for both teams. Every pick is marked won or lost after full time, so the record can be checked.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions are refreshed as new results, line-ups and odds become available, and finished matches are graded automatically.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. Football betting involves real financial risk and no prediction is a guaranteed outcome. Predictions are informational and entertainment content — bet within your means.
Match Preview
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction & Match Preview
- League:
- Spain : La Liga
- Date:
- Tue, 15 Sept 2026
- Venue:
- Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes
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