Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction & Picks - LaLiga
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by Tyler Doty | in LaLiga Picks
Despite losing 3-1 to AEK Athens in Greece last Thursday, Rayo Vallecano advanced to the semifinals of the UEFA Europa Conference League thanks to their 3-0 victory at the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas on April 9. The Spanish side will face Strasbourg on April 30 and May 7 for a spot in the final. The Franjirrojos are coming off a heavy defeat in Mallorca (3-0) on the final matchday of La Liga, plunging the Madrid club into uncertainty! Indeed, the team currently in 13th place is only three points ahead of Elche, in 18th and the first relegation spot, and needs the three points to pull away from the relegation zone. Jorge de Frutos’s teammates (10 goals) return to the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas, where they have remained unbeaten in league play for five matches (three wins and two draws). At home, Vallecano has picked up 7 points in its last 3 matches against Oviedo (3-0), against Levante (1-1), and against Elche (1-0) on April 3.
Espanyol, which was in the top 6 during the first half of the season, is having a disastrous second half! In fact, the Catalan club has yet to win a single match in 2026, having gone 14 league games without a win (5 draws and 9 losses). Now 10th in La Liga, Espanyol trails the European spots by 6 points but holds a slim 6-point lead over the relegation zone. A 14th loss would put Gonzalez’s players in a precarious position, especially after they just lost the Catalan derby at Camp Nou against FC Barcelona (4-1) on April 11. With three losses in their last four matches—including a 2-1 defeat in Mallorca and a 1-2 loss at home to Getafe, Espanyol is on a relegation-bound pace!
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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Form
Table
| 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 Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 16, 2026 - Conference League
Apr 12, 2026 - LaLiga
Apr 9, 2026 - Conference League
Apr 3, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 22, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 19, 2026 - Conference League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 9, 2026 - Conference League
Apr 3, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 19, 2026 - Conference League
Mar 16, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 4, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 28, 2026 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 16, 2026 - Conference League
Apr 12, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 22, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 12, 2026 - Conference League
Mar 8, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 21, 2026 - LaLiga
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 11, 2026 - LaLiga
Apr 4, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 21, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 15, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 9, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 1, 2026 - LaLiga
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 21, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 9, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 14, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 30, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 16, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 3, 2026 - LaLiga
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 11, 2026 - LaLiga
Apr 4, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 15, 2026 - LaLiga
Mar 1, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 21, 2026 - LaLiga
Feb 9, 2026 - LaLiga
Rayo Vallecano against Espanyol : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Dec 7, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 4, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 31, 2024 - LaLiga
May 21, 2023 - LaLiga
Aug 19, 2022 - LaLiga
Apr 21, 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
- Rayo Vallecano has not lost at home in La Liga in its last five matches (three wins and two draws).
- Rayo Vallecano advanced to the semifinals of the UEFA Europa Conference League after defeating Strasbourg.
- Espanyol has yet to win in 2026: five draws and nine losses.
- The Catalan club has been searching for an away win since December 22 (3 draws and 5 losses).
- A win would allow Vallecano, currently 13th, to draw level with Espanyol, currently 10th.
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Our Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction
With just two losses (to Osasuna and Samsunspor) in its last 17 matches at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas across all competitions, Rayo Vallecano is a tough team to beat at home and has held top-tier clubs such as FC Barcelona (1-1), Real Madrid (0-0), and Atlético Madrid (3-0). Hosting Espanyol, who haven’t won in 2026 and have struggled away from the RCDE Stadium (5 losses in their last 7 away games), should be a great opportunity for the home team to catch up with their opponents and take a big step toward securing their place in the league with 38 points.
Our prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs. Espanyol: Rayo Vallecano to win!
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