Rayo Vallecano
2/10Wins
1.3Goals / game
2.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 7 losses in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 10 available matches.
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La LigaMatchweek 6THE MATCH CENTRERayo Vallecano vs Espanyol match centre
Full time
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Álvaro García3′
Adrià Pedrosa26′
Roberto Fernández Jaén54′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Rayo VallecanoEspanyol
1.520Expected goals · API-Football1.490
2Shots on target5
16Total Shots19
54%Ball Possession46%
3Corner Kicks5
10Fouls15
5Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves0
450Total passes361
370Passes accurate285
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Rayo Vallecano 0 reported
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Espanyol 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Espanyol
3/10Wins
1.9Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Espanyol’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Rayo Vallecano
10 matchesResults2 wins · 1 draws · 7 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game2.4
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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Espanyol
10 matchesResults3 wins · 4 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.9
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Rayo Vallecano at home with Espanyol away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 14:11 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
La Liga · 2026/27 · all league matches
Rayo VallecanoEspanyol
5Matches played5
4Points earned7
1Wins2
1.6Goals scored / match1.6
2.8Goals conceded / match1.0
0Clean sheets2
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Rayo Vallecano at home with Espanyol away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Rayo Vallecano
1wins4MEETINGS
Espanyol
3winsAug 2024 – Apr 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Rayo Vallecano first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Rayo Vallecano
Confirmed formation4-3-3Beñat San José
- 25
E. AuderoG - 2
A. RațiuD - 24
F. LejeuneD - 15
Mujaid SadickD - 17
Adrià PedrosaD - 4
Pedro DíazM - 6
P. CissM - 8
Unai LópezM - 14
G. TsitaishviliF - 10
Sergio CamelloF - 18
Álvaro GarcíaF
Substitutes (12)
37 · Rayane Belid
20 · I. Balliu
36 · G. Bouare
1 · Dani Cárdenas
22 · Pelayo Fernández
3 · M. Kumbulla
30 · Adrián Molina
21 · Fran Pérez
31 · M. Roman
23 · Óscar Valentín
9 · Alemão
26 · Marco de las Sías
Espanyol
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Manolo González
- 13
M. DmitrovićG - 23
O. El HilaliD - 5
C. RiedelD - 6
L. CabreraD - 21
Roger HinojoD - 4
Urko GonzálezM - 20
Gabriel MoscardoM - 28
Javier HernandezM - 26
Rafel BauzàM - 3
Q. HartmanM - 9
Roberto FernándezF
Substitutes (12)
24 · T. Dolan
16 · V. Drkušić
8 · Edu Expósito
18 · Marcos Fernández
1 · Ángel Fortuño
10 · Pol Lozano
32 · J. A. Lopez
11 · Pere Milla
14 · Unai Núñez
31 · Llorenç Serred
15 · Bryan Zaragoza
22 · Álex Calatrava
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Rayo Vallecano
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Balliu | 6 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marco de las Sías | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alemão | 14 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Óscar Valentín | 29 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| M. Roman | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fran Pérez | 14 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adrián Molina | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Kumbulla | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pelayo Fernández | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Cárdenas | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Bouare | 29 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Rayane Belid | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Audero | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| A. Rațiu | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 5 |
| F. Lejeune | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Mujaid Sadick | 61 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Adrià Pedrosa | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| Pedro Díaz | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 1 |
| P. Ciss | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 2 |
| Unai López | 61 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54 | 1 |
| G. Tsitaishvili | 76 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| Sergio Camello | 76 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Álvaro García | 84 | 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
Espanyol
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álex Calatrava | 16 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| T. Dolan | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| V. Drkušić | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edu Expósito | 45 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 1 |
| Marcos Fernández | 45 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Ángel Fortuño | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pol Lozano | 6 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J. A. Lopez | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pere Milla | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unai Núñez | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Llorenç Serred | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Zaragoza | 45 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| M. Dmitrović | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| O. El Hilali | 98 | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| C. Riedel | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| L. Cabrera | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Roger Hinojo | 45 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Rafel Bauzà | 45 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Urko González | 84 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Gabriel Moscardo | 45 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Q. Hartman | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 5 |
| Javier Hernandez | 74 | 7.1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Roberto Fernández | 90 | 7.8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗La Liga table
Current standings · La Liga. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | 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 |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Rayo Vallecano | Draw | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.25 | 3.10 | 3.20 |
| Bet365 | 2.20 | 3.25 | 3.40 |
| Marathonbet | 2.30 | 3.28 | 3.30 |
| Betfair | 2.15 | 3.00 | 3.30 |
| BetVictor | 2.20 | 3.25 | 3.40 |
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