Rayo Vallecano - Espanyol
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Rayo Vallecano take on Espanyol in La Liga at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on 16 September 2026.
The most recent match for Rayo Vallecano was a 2-5 defeat against FC Barcelona, after a 1-1 draw with Alaves before that.
The most recent match for Espanyol was a 1-2 defeat against Real Sociedad, after a 1-2 defeat against Real Madrid before that.
Our algorithm predicts Rayo Vallecano to win, with a probability of 50%. The full split: Rayo Vallecano 50%, draw 28%, Espanyol 23%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
8 Rayo Vallecano
2 Draw
7 Espanyol
53%
Over 2.5 goals
47%
Both teams scored
2.5
Goals per match
7
|
2
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Rayo Vallecano 0-4 Espanyol
(2025)
Most goals:
Espanyol 2-3 Rayo Vallecano
(2021)
Goals scored all matches
1.29
1.24
Goals in home matches
1.25
1.11
Goals in away matches
1.33
1.38
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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table 2026
La Liga
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Real Madrid
|
9 |
Atletico Madrid
|
7 |
Alaves
|
7 |
Osasuna
|
7 |
FC Barcelona
|
6 |
Sevilla
|
6 |
Real Betis
|
6 |
Deportivo La Coruna
|
5 |
Levante
|
4 |
Racing Santander
|
4 |
Espanyol
|
3 |
Athletic Club
|
3 |
Real Sociedad
|
3 |
Getafe
|
3 |
Villarreal
|
2 |
Rayo Vallecano
|
1 |
Valencia
|
1 |
Celta Vigo
|
1 |
Elche
|
1 |
Malaga
|
1 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Rayo Vallecano â Formation: 4-2-3-1
Espanyol â Formation: 4-2-3-1
Rayo Vallecano â Formation: 4-2-3-1
Espanyol â Formation: 4-2-3-1