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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol prediction

Rayo VallecanoHome43%to win
2 : 1final scoreDraw 27%
EspanyolAway30%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.35

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip74%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.351 unitwon
Bold tip13%
Correct score 1-1Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 7.591 unitlost

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol is Rayo Vallecano to win, with a 43% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.35.

Rayo recent form-3%Rayo rest between games-2%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Rayo VallecanoLWLDL
  • Lat Real Madrid1-4
  • Wv Racing Santander3-2
  • Lat Barcelona2-5
  • Dv Alavés1-1
  • Lat Sevilla1-2
EspanyolWDLLW
  • Wat Osasuna2-0
  • Dv Sevilla1-1
  • Lat Real Sociedad1-2
  • Lv Real Madrid1-2
  • Wv Levante3-0

In numbers, Rayo red and Espanyol green

1.6Points per game0.9
1.4Goals scored per game1.2
1.4Goals conceded per game1.4
35%Clean sheets25%

Last meetings

  • Rayo Vallecano1-0Espanyol
  • Espanyol1-0Rayo Vallecano

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
RayoEspanyol
20Games played20
9Wins4
4Draws7
7Losses9
27Goals scored24
28Goals conceded29
1.4Scored per game1.2
1.4Conceded per game1.4
6W 3D 0LHome record2W 5D 3L
3W 1D 7LAway record2W 2D 6L
35%Clean sheets25%
50%Both teams scored65%
45%Over 2.5 goals55%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

LaLiga
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
12. Rayo Vallecano7223-581.14
15. Espanyol7214071.00

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full LaLiga table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Rayo Vallecano
  • Emil Audero
    Emil AuderoKeeper · G
    3 saves
Espanyol

No player data yet.

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals75%1.33
Over 2.5 goals50%2.01
Over 3.5 goals28%3.61
Both teams to score54%1.84
Rayo or draw70%1.43
Espanyol or draw57%1.75
Rayo win and over 2.526%3.88
Espanyol win and over 2.517%5.75

Most likely scores

1-113.0%
1-09.5%
2-19.0%
0-07.7%
0-17.6%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Rayo Vallecano to win38%2.35-9.8%
A Draw23%3.35-24.6%
Espanyol to win25%3.10-21.8%
Over 2.5 goals48%1.83-12.5%
Under 2.5 goals45%1.95-11.3%
Rayo Vallecano -0.538%2.20-17.2%
Espanyol +0.556%1.59-11.8%

Good to know: The small grey number is the fair price. If your bookmaker pays more, the bet has value.

Match preview

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol: Rayo Vallecano shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Rayo Vallecano 43%, the draw 27% and Espanyol 30%. The bookmakers agree and make Rayo Vallecano the favourite at 2.30.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Rayo Vallecano took 4 points from their last 5 games and Espanyol took 7 from 5. Espanyol come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Rayo Vallecano won 6 of their last 9 games at home. Espanyol won 2 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Rayo Vallecano score 1.4 goals a game and let in 1.4. Espanyol score 1.2 and let in 1.4. Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 of Rayo Vallecano games and 11 of Espanyol games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Rayo Vallecano won 1 and Espanyol won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended Rayo Vallecano 1, Espanyol 0.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 74% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Rayo Vallecano form

Rayo Vallecano have 9 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 27 goals scored and 28 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, D, L, newest first.

Espanyol form

Espanyol have 4 wins, 7 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 24 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, L, L, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Rayo Vallecano won 1, Espanyol won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Rayo Vallecano 1, Espanyol 0.

Our call

We expect Rayo Vallecano to score about 1.5 goals and Espanyol about 1.2. That points to Rayo Vallecano to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.35. Our bold bet is Correct score 1-1 at 7.59.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?

Our prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol is Rayo Vallecano to win, with a 43% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.35.

What is the score prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-0 and 2-1. We expect Rayo Vallecano to score 1.5 goals and Espanyol 1.2.

Will both teams score in Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?

Both teams to score has a 54% chance. Both sides scored in 10 of Rayo Vallecano last 20 games and 13 of Espanyol last 20.

How are Rayo Vallecano playing?

Rayo Vallecano have 9 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 27 goals scored and 28 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, D, L, newest first.

How are Espanyol playing?

Espanyol have 4 wins, 7 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 24 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, L, L, W, newest first.

What happened when Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol last met?

It ended Rayo Vallecano 1, Espanyol 0. In the last 2 meetings Rayo Vallecano won 1 and Espanyol won 1.

What is the best bet for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.35, with a 74% chance.

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