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Espanyol will make the trip to Estadio de Vallecas for their La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday.
The visitors are coming off their first away win of the season and will set their sights on moving up to the European spots.
Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, are looking to extend their unbeaten run at this stadium.
Read our Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol key stats
- At least three goals were scored in eight of Rayo Vallecano's last nine matches.
- Seven of Espanyol's last nine games featured goals at both ends.
- At least five cards were awarded in seven of the last eight H2Hs.
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol preview: Goals expected
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol — Tale of the Tape
| Rayo Vallecano | vs | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|
| 11th | Position | 7th |
| 4 | Points | 7 |
| 8 | Goals For | 8 |
| 14 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 11th | Home / Away Rank | 4th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Rayo Vallecano suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid over the weekend. While the hosts have lost all their three away games so far, they are conversely unbeaten in two home games.
In fact, Benat San Jose's side have not lost a home game in La Liga in almost eight months. Stretching back to their previous campaign, they are unbeaten in 11 league outings at this stadium (W6, D5).
Sergio Camello has made all the difference for the hosts this season, having been directly involved in seven of their eight top-flight goals. The 25-year-old is on a four-game scoring streak and is expected to lead the line once again.
Rayo Vallecano have a long list of absences ahead of this clash, as Augusto Batalla, Luis Felipe, Jozhua Vertrouwd, and Randy Nteka are injured, while Jorge de Frutos is suspended.
On the other hand, Espanyol defeated Osasuna on the road by two unanswered goals on Saturday, thanks to Roberto Fernandez's brace.
The 24-year-old has been in sensational form for the visitors, scoring five goals in as many La Liga assignments so far.
It is worth mentioning that Espanyol have won only two of 13 away games in the Spanish top flight in 2026, and both were identical 2-0 victories against Osasuna.
Manolo Gonzalez's men have earned seven points from a possible 15 and are eighth in La Liga, eight places above their hosts.
The Catalan side have no new injury concerns ahead of this skirmish, although Javi Puado remains sidelined due to a knee injury.
Interestingly, there has not been a draw in this clash since September 2018. While Espanyol have suffered seven defeats in their last 11 encounters with Rayo Vallecano, their four wins during that stretch came in the last five H2Hs.
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol form guide & betting tips
| Rayo Vallecano | vs | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|
L
D
L
W
L
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La Liga Form |
W
L
L
D
W
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| 4 | Points | 7 |
| 15th | Form Table | 7th |
| 8 | Goals For | 8 |
| 14 | Goals Against | 5 |
L
D
L
W
L
|
Form (All Comps) |
W
L
L
D
W
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Whispers Predicts: Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Espanyol
Priced at 5/4 (2.25), Rayo Vallecano are considered favourites by the bookies.
While Rayo are unbeaten in 11 consecutive top-flight home games, Espanyol have won only two of their last 13 away matches in La Liga. Considering they have seven wins in the last 11 H2Hs, we are leaning toward the hosts for the win.
This will likely be a high-scoring affair, as three or more goals were scored in eight of Rayo Vallecano's last nine fixtures, six of Espanyol's last eight outings, and in six of the last nine H2Hs at this stadium.Over 2.5 total goals can be backed at 10/11 (1.91).
We also fancy
BTTS – Yes at 4/5 (1.80), as was the case in each of Rayo's last five games and in seven of Espanyol's last nine matches.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Rayo Vallecano at 5/4 (2.25) | Likelihood: Probable
> Rayo Vallecano & BTTS – Yes at 17/5 (4.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-1 at 8/1 (9.00) | Likelihood: Outsider