Our Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction: 2-1
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 4, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rayo Vallecano's Last Match – CD Alaves vs Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Spain La Liga victory over CD Alaves, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Rayo Vallecano had 45% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CD Alaves | 55% | 9 (4) | 1.57 | 74 |
Rayo Vallecano | 45% | 9 (5) | 0.57 | 40 |
Espanyol's Last Match – Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid
Espanyol must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Spain La Liga draw against Atletico Madrid on March 29. In that match, Espanyol recorded 39% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Espanyol | 39% | 3 (1) | 0.94 | 38 |
Atletico Madrid | 61% | 7 (2) | 0.63 | 41 |
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Stats
Key Stats
| Rayo Vallecano | Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rayo Vallecano are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Espanyol average 1.4 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Rayo Vallecano 11-9
Espanyol 14-8
What are the odds for this match?
Rayo Vallecano to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.5
Espanyol to win: @5.25
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1) : Augusto Batalla, Andrei Ratiu, Aridane Hernandez, Florian Lejeune, Pep Chavarria, Pathe Ciss, Unai Lopez, Randy Nteka, Pedro Díaz, Alvaro Garcia, Jorge De Frutos
Espanyol (4-2-3-1) : Joan Garcia, Omar El Hilali, Marash Kumbulla, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Pol Lozano, Urko Gonzalez de Zarate, Antoniu Roca, Edu Exposito, Javi Puado, Roberto Fernandez