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Rayo Vallecano will look to build on their recent 2-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves when they face Espanyol this Friday. That win helped them end a five-game winless streak, and now they are considered favorites to extend their good form. With Florian Lejeune returning from suspension, the team will be strengthened defensively, though they will still be missing Abdul Mumin, who continues to recover from a knee injury.
Espanyol, in contrast, have struggled in their last three league matches, but they did manage a resilient comeback to earn a draw against Atletico Madrid. Despite this, Espanyol's form on the road has been disappointing, and they are not seen as a serious threat to Rayo’s hopes of victory.
They’ve failed to win away in their last five outings, scoring only eight goals in 13 away matches this season, which is a significant factor in their lower-table position. Rayo Vallecano, currently sitting 7th in the league, are just outside the European qualification spots and will be hoping to take full advantage of Espanyol’s struggles.
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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7
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40 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 2 |
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16
|
29 | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | -13 |
Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 29, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 16, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 9, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 17, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 16, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 7, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 26, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 10, 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 29, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 9, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 17, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 31, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 19, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 16, 2025 - Copa del Rey
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 29, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 10, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 16, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 9, 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 29, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 10, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 16, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 17, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 11, 2025 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 9, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 25, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 22, 2024 - LaLiga
Dec 9, 2024 - LaLiga
Rayo Vallecano against Espanyol : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
0 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Aug 31, 2024 - LaLiga
May 21, 2023 - LaLiga
Aug 19, 2022 - LaLiga
Apr 21, 2022 - LaLiga
Dec 5, 2021 - LaLiga
Jan 31, 2021 - LaLiga 2
Espanyol v Rayo Vallecano last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Missing players
A. Mumin
F. Lejeune
MidfielderJ. Montiel
ForwardS. Camello
J. Gragera
Most goals and assists
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
J. De Frutos
(4 Goals)
J. Puado
(9 Goals)
A. Garcia
(5 Assists)
J. Carreras
(3 Assists)
,
A. Tejero
(3 Assists)
Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol Stats in LaLiga
Rayo Vallecano - Espanyol Key Points
- Rayo Vallecano are 6-1 in their last 7 home games across all competitions
- Espanyol have earned only 5 points in 13 away games
- Three of Vallecano’s last 5 games have ended under 2.5 goals
- Four of Espanyol’s last 5 games have ended under 2.5 goals
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Our Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction
The Catalan club, sitting 16th in the league, are only two points above the relegation zone, reflecting their difficulties this season. However, despite Rayo's dominant head-to-head record, having won four of the last six meetings, both teams are not known for high-scoring matches. Less than 50% of their games this season have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating that both clubs are typically involved in tight, low-scoring encounters.
Rayo's attacking strength is spread across several players, but they lack a true goal-scoring leader, with no player managing more than four goals in the league this season. As for Espanyol, Roberto Fernandez is expected to continue as their lone forward. Rayo’s defense, bolstered by Lejeune’s return, should be able to deal with Espanyol's attacking threats, especially given the visitors’ lack of away form. Meanwhile, Espanyol will be without midfielder Jose Gragera, who is sidelined with a thigh injury.
With the absence of key players for both sides, and Espanyol's issues on the road, Rayo Vallecano are in a strong position to claim all three points on Friday. Our prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs. Espanyol: Vallecano to win.
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