Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Football Stats

📍 La Liga, Spain
🕒 Thursday 23rd April, 19:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Rayo Vallecano to Win

Rayo Vallecano sit 16th in the table after 29 games, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per home match this season. Espanyol are 11th after 29 games, averaging 1.2 scored and 2.3 conceded on the road. Rayo Vallecano have the stronger home record this season (6/10, 60%) against a Espanyol side who've won 1/10 away (10%).

Espanyol have featured in high-scoring away games this season — Over 2.5 Goals in 80% of their away fixtures (8/10). Rayo Vallecano are lower at home (30%, 3/10), averaging 1.6 scored and 0.6 conceded.

Espanyol regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (80%, 8/10). Rayo Vallecano are lower at home (30%, 3/10) — they've conceded in 40% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Rayo Vallecano regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 80% of fixtures, 8/10). Espanyol are lower on the road (60%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Rayo Vallecano to Win — Rayo Vallecano have won 6/10 home games this season (60%), while Espanyol have lost 7/10 away (70%). A strong statistical case for the home side.

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League Table

The full La Liga table for the 2025/2026 season, with Rayo Vallecano (16th) and Espanyol (11th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

La Liga 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 31 1 6 95:36 +59 94
2 Real Madrid 38 27 5 6 77:35 +42 86
3 Villarreal 38 22 6 10 72:46 +26 72
4 Atlético Madrid 38 21 6 11 62:44 +18 69
5 Real Betis 38 15 15 8 59:48 +11 60
6 Celta de Vigo 38 14 12 12 53:48 +5 54
7 Getafe 38 15 6 17 32:38 -6 51
8 Rayo Vallecano H 38 12 14 12 41:44 -3 50
9 Valencia 38 13 10 15 46:55 -9 49
10 Real Sociedad 38 11 13 14 59:61 -2 46
11 Espanyol A 38 12 10 16 43:55 -12 46
12 Athletic Club 38 13 6 19 43:58 -15 45
13 Deportivo Alavés 38 11 10 17 44:56 -12 43
14 Elche 38 10 13 15 49:57 -8 43
15 Sevilla 38 12 7 19 46:60 -14 43
16 Osasuna 38 11 9 18 44:50 -6 42
17 Levante 38 11 9 18 47:61 -14 42
18 Mallorca 38 11 9 18 47:57 -10 42
19 Girona 38 9 14 15 39:55 -16 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 6 11 21 26:60 -34 29

Team Form

Rayo Vallecano hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Espanyol have been less consistent on the road (10%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Rayo Vallecano (Home Form) Espanyol (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Lost 1 (10%) 7 (70%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Espanyol regularly see both teams score in away matches (80%), while Rayo Vallecano are lower at home (30%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Rayo Vallecano (Home Form) Espanyol (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 3 (30%) 8 (80%)

Match Goals

Espanyol regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Rayo Vallecano are lower at home (30%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Rayo Vallecano (Home Form) Espanyol (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 8 (80%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 5 (50%)

Under Goals

Rayo Vallecano (Home Form) Espanyol (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 2 (20%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 5 (50%)

Team Goals

Rayo Vallecano have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Espanyol in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Rayo Vallecano (Home Form) Espanyol (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Rayo Vallecano (Home Form) Espanyol (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Goal Totals

Rayo Vallecano (Home Form) Espanyol (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 16 (1.6 avg) 12 (1.2 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 6 (0.6 avg) 23 (2.3 avg)

Match Corners

Both Rayo Vallecano (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Espanyol (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Rayo Vallecano (Home Form) Espanyol (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Rayo Vallecano have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Espanyol have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Rayo Vallecano (Home Form) Espanyol (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Rayo Vallecano (Home Form) Espanyol (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

07 Dec 2025
Espanyol
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Rayo Vallecano
04 Apr 2025
Rayo Vallecano
0 – 4 HT: 0-2
Espanyol
31 Aug 2024
Espanyol
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Rayo Vallecano
21 May 2023
Rayo Vallecano
1 – 2 HT: 1-1
Espanyol
19 Aug 2022
Espanyol
0 – 2 HT: 0-1
Rayo Vallecano
21 Apr 2022
Espanyol
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Rayo Vallecano
05 Dec 2021
Rayo Vallecano
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Espanyol
24 Jul 2021
Espanyol
0 – 2 HT: 0-0
Rayo Vallecano
31 Jan 2021
Espanyol
2 – 3 HT: 2-0
Rayo Vallecano
18 Oct 2020
Rayo Vallecano
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Espanyol

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Rayo Vallecano 2.1
Draw 3.3
Espanyol 3.6

Half Time Result

Rayo Vallecano 2.8
Draw 2.29
Espanyol 4.17

Double Chance

Rayo Vallecano or Draw 1.32
Rayo Vallecano or Espanyol 1.32
Draw or Espanyol 1.73

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.74
No 2

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.33
Over 2.5 1.9
Over 3.5 3.63
Under 1.5 3.9
Under 2.5 1.9
Under 3.5 1.37

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.4
Over 1.5 2.92

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.19
Over 9.5 1.33
Over 10.5 1.56
Over 11.5 1.9

Rayo Vallecano Goals

Over 0.5 1.23
Over 1.5 2.14

Espanyol Goals

Over 0.5 1.42
Over 1.5 3.1

Today's Football Acca

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    91% combined
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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?

Rayo Vallecano to Win — they've won 6/10 (60%) of their last 10 home games, while Espanyol have lost 7/10 (70%) of their last 10 away matches. A strong statistical case for the home side.

Which team is likely to win, Rayo Vallecano or Espanyol?

Rayo Vallecano hold a clear form advantage — they've won 60% of home games in La Liga this season, while Espanyol have won only 10% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol?

Possibly — Espanyol regularly see both teams score away (80%), while Rayo Vallecano are lower at home (30%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol?

Possibly — Espanyol regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Rayo Vallecano are lower at home (30%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Rayo Vallecano or Espanyol?

Rayo Vallecano have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to Espanyol's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol?

Yes — both Rayo Vallecano (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Espanyol (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in La Liga. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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