Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Rayo Vallecano welcome Espanyol to Vallecas on 22 April 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Spain La Liga schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Rayo Vallecano favour an offensive setup focused on creating chances.
Espanyol operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Recent Form
Rayo Vallecano
WLDDW
Espanyol
DLLDD
Rayo Vallecano continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
In contrast, Espanyol are struggling badly and finding it hard to turn things around. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
Recent Form Home/Away
Rayo Vallecano (Home)
WDWDW
Espanyol (Away)
DLDLL
Rayo Vallecano show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Espanyol's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Rayo Vallecano
+---+
Espanyol
+----
Rayo Vallecano have experienced ups and downs in recent defensive performances. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Meanwhile, Espanyol have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Rayo Vallecano (Home)
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Espanyol (Away)
+----
Rayo Vallecano show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Espanyol's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Rayo Vallecano
----+
Espanyol
-++-+
Rayo Vallecano's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs. Breaking down games has been a challenge.
In contrast, Espanyol's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Rayo Vallecano (Home)
--+-+
Espanyol (Away)
-++++
Only small differences appear in Rayo Vallecano's match tempo home versus away.
Espanyol's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Scoring Consistency
Rayo Vallecano
+-+++
Espanyol
-++++
Rayo Vallecano have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Likewise, Espanyol have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Rayo Vallecano (Home)
+++++
Espanyol (Away)
-++++
Rayo Vallecano's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Espanyol's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
On average Rayo Vallecano scores 1.1 and concedes 0.7 goals in home matches, while Espanyol averagely scores 1.2 and concedes 1.5 goals in away matches.
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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Rayo Vallecano scores after every 14.1 shots, while Espanyol gets averagely 13.2 shots in a game.
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Rayo Vallecano fielded the below lineup in the last match against Elche: Batalla; Chavarria, Felipe, Lejeune, Ratiu; Lopez, Valentin, Palazon; Garcia, Alemao, De Frutos Sebastian
In their last match against Betis starting lineup of Espanyol was the following: Dmitrovic; Romero, Cabrera, Riedel, El Hilali; Dolan, Lozano, Gonzalez de Zarate, Ngonge; Exposito; Fernandez
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