Rayo Vallecano will make the trip to RCDE Stadium for their La Liga encounter with Espanyol on Sunday, 7 December 2025.
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Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano predictions: Card fest
Key stats
- At least five cards were awarded in five of the last six meetings between these teams.
- There were at least 11 corners in five of Rayo Vallecano's last six games.
- Espanyol were victorious in their last three encounters with Rayo.
Correct score prediction: Espanyol 2-0 Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano have no wins in their last four La Liga games, failing to score in three of them. They are up against an Espanyol side that won five of their eight home league matches this season.
Keeping in mind that Espanyol came out on top the last three times these teams squared off against each other, we are confident that the hosts will claim all the spoils after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rayo up against it
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Espanyol are coming off their most disappointing game of the season, as they were eliminated from the Copa del Rey by Segunda Federacion side Atletico Baleares earlier this week.
Manolo Gonzalez's men will now turn their attention to the Spanish top flight, where they have won four of their last six games.
On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano needed extra time to beat Real Avila, another Segunda Federacion side, in the Copa del Rey. They ninth in La Liga ahead of their skirmish with sixth-placed Espanyol.
Bearing that in mind, Espanyol are the expected winners at 5/4 (2.25). Teams with these odds usually have a 44.4% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that five of Rayo Vallecano's last six matches went above the 10.5-corner threshold, over 10.5 total corners has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Espanyol's dominance to continue?
Espanyol were victorious in their last three meetings with Rayo Vallecano, including a comfortable 4-0 victory in their most recent encounter. However, they had lost six consecutive skirmishes with Rayo before that winning run.
Spain La Liga 04/04/25
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Spain La Liga 31/08/24
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Rayo Vallecano
Spain La Liga 21/05/23
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 19/08/22
Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano
Spain La Liga 21/04/22
Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol preview: Looking to get back on course
Returning to league action after the Copa del Rey setback, Espanyol remain without Javi Puado, who is nursing a knee injury, and Fernando Calero, who has muscle problems.
The humbling loss at Estadio Balear last time out in the Copa del Rey should definitely compel Manolo Gonzalez to rethink his strategy for this game if they are to continue their impressive league run of late. Stars like Pere Milla, Kike Garcia, and Tyrhys Dolan are all expected to feature from the first minute.
Predicted lineup: Dmitrovic (GK), El Hilali, Rubio, Cabrera, Romero, Dolan, Gonzalez, Exposito, Terrats, Milla & Garcia.
Last five matches
- Atletico Baleares 1-0 Espanyol
- Celta Vigo 0-1 Espanyol
- Espanyol 2-1 Sevilla
- Espanyol 0-2 Villarreal
- Alaves 2-1 Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano preview: Few absentees
Rayo will remain without Oscar Trejo (hamstring), Abdul Mumin (ACL), and Pedro Diaz (knee) due to injury, while the availability of both Randy Nteka and Alemao is in doubt.
The visitors will be boosted by the return of Isi Palazon for this game after being suspended last time out for accumulated yellow cards, but Pathe Ciss remains out and will complete his two-match ban this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Batalla (GK), Ratiu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarria, Perez, Valentin, Garcia, Lopez, Palazon & De Frutos.
Last five matches
- Real Avila 1-2 Rayo Vallecano (AET)
- Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia
- Slovan 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
- Real Oviedo 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid
Player to watch: Pere Milla
Pere Milla is Espanyol's top scorer in La Liga this season with five goals. The former Elche midfielder found the net in the last encounter between these teams and will fancy his chances against Rayo Vallecano once again.