Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga
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by Daniel Ngulu | in LaLiga Predictions
Two sides struggling to put together a string of good results, Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol meet up next in La Liga. Espanyol will embark on this journey to Rayo, being six points above the drop zone and just three ahead of their hosts. Read on for our match prediction.
It may be a positive step for Rayo that in midweek they progressed to their first ever European semi-final. How they use that to inspire a strong finish to the campaign remains to be seen.
Their fans will definitely hope being in the Conference League last four doesn’t come as a distraction in the domestic race. Los Franjirrojos lost twice in the last three league games, while playing on Thursdays is rarely a great omen.
Two losses only in 15 home matches will give them hope.
While Rayo have won just three of 12 Liga matches played on Thursday, Espanyol lost each of the last nine. This will not be a very positive sign for a side that has been on a decline lately.
Periquitos are currently dealing with a 13-game winless run in La Liga, nine of those being defeats. Most recently, they were blanked 4-1 by Barcelona.
This run has seen them drop from a potential top four side in December to this point, where they are quite close to the bottom three. In their last eight away matches, Espanyol lost.
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Rayo Vallecano v Espanyol Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.13 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
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2.11 | 3.3 | 3.62 |
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2.1 | 3.28 | 3.66 |
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2.05 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
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2.08 | 3.25 | 3.6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol?
Our prediction for the Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol match is: Rayo Vallecano wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 23/04/2026 between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol in LaLiga :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 47.82% for a win of Rayo Vallecano against Espanyol with odds of 2.18 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol is 29.09% with odds of 3.4 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 23.09% chance ⭐ for a win of Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano with odds of 3.86 at 888Starz.
Rayo Vallecano - Espanyol Prediction and Best Odds:
| Rayo Vallecano Espanyol Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano wins | 47.82% | 2.18 at Tonybet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 57.03% | 1.96 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 57.08% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Rayo Vallecano | 18.8% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Form
Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol's standings in the LaLiga
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8
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50 | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | -3 |
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11
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46 | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -12 |
Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Apr 2026 - Conference League
12 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
9 Apr 2026 - Conference League
3 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
22 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
19 Mar 2026 - Conference League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Apr 2026 - Conference League
3 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
19 Mar 2026 - Conference League
16 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
4 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
28 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Apr 2026 - Conference League
12 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
22 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
12 Mar 2026 - Conference League
8 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
21 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
4 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
21 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
15 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
9 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
1 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
9 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
14 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
30 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
16 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
3 Jan 2026 - LaLiga
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
4 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
15 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
1 Mar 2026 - LaLiga
21 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
9 Feb 2026 - LaLiga
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
7 Dec 2025 - LaLiga
4 Apr 2025 - LaLiga
31 Aug 2024 - LaLiga
21 May 2023 - LaLiga
19 Aug 2022 - LaLiga
21 Apr 2022 - LaLiga
Rayo Vallecano against Espanyol Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
Juanpe
A. Batalla
DefenderI. Balliu
A. Mumin
F. Perez
U. Lopez
G. Gumbau
S. Camello
C. Martin
I. Akhomach
O. Trejo
A. Fortuno
DefenderJ. Salinas
C. Riedel
M. Rubio
R. Terrats
M. Londono
R. Sanchez
C. Pickel
A. Roca
J. Carreras
L. Castell
C. Ngonge
Missing players
F. Lejeune
L. Felipe
N. Mendy
MidfielderA. Garcia
D. Mendez
ForwardR. Nteka
U. Gonzalez de Zarate
MidfielderJ. Puado
Most goals and assists
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
J. De Frutos
(10 Goals)
K. Garcia
(8 Goals)
A. Garcia
(5 Assists)
E. Exposito
(6 Assists)
Rayo Vallecano - Espanyol Key Points
- Espanyol are winless in their last 13 La Liga matches.
- In their last eight La Liga away games, Espanyol lost five.
- Rayo Vallecano won their latest two home matches.
- Rayo has only lost one league game at home since October, winning five.
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Our Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction
The last time these two sides faced off, Espanyol were in superb shape and claimed a 1-0 win, their fourth straight against Rayo. The tide has, however, changed, and they come here winless in 13 straight games.
They’ve also suffered five defeats in their last eight matches, and playing on Thursdays has been seen to be a bad omen for them too. On the other hand, Rayo is celebrating a milestone in Europe, while they also hold a better run at home. Our prediction for Rayo Vallecano v Espanyol is that Rayo Vallecano wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Rayo Vallecano Espanyol
| Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano wins | 1.72 | 2.18 | +26.7% |
| Draw | 3.75 | 3.4 | -9.3% |
| Espanyol wins | 4.5 | 3.86 | -14.2% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Rayo Vallecano is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 26.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 58.1% and is now 45.9% (-12.3%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
