Rayo Vallecano 2–1 Espanyol: Result & Analysis
Rayo Vallecano beat Espanyol 2–1 in the La Liga. Below is the model's pre-match call on this fixture, published before kick-off, and the analysis behind it.
Our Pre-Match Prediction
Before kick-off the model gave — Rayo Vallecano: 42%, Draw: 33%, Espanyol: 25%. Predicted scoreline was 1–0 (confidence 42%).
The model favours Rayo Vallecano (42%) at home: they create 1.1 goals/game against Espanyol's 1.1 conceded/game. With home advantage, projected around 1.0–0.7.
Head to Head
Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol have met 5 times in the records we hold.
15 Sep 2026 — Rayo Vallecano 2–1 Espanyol (2026/2027).
Scorers: Álvaro García 3', Adrià Pedrosa 26', Roberto Fernández 54'.
23 Apr 2026 — Rayo Vallecano 1–0 Espanyol (2025/2026).
Scorers: Sergio Camello 87'.
7 Dec 2025 — Espanyol 1–0 Rayo Vallecano (2025/2026).
4 Apr 2025 — Rayo Vallecano 0–4 Espanyol (2024/2025).
Scorers: Ludovic Taillandier 12', Roberto Fernández 16', Pere Milla 90'.
31 Aug 2024 — Espanyol 2–1 Rayo Vallecano (2024/2025).
Scorers: Álvaro García 4', Carlos Romero 8', Alejo Veliz 90'.
Over the last 5 meetings Espanyol hold the edge (2W · 0D · 3L), with Rayo Vallecano winning 2 of 5 (40%) and averaging 0.8 goals per game.
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Every Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol call above was published before kick-off and is graded in our public record, win or lose. Predictions are model estimates for information and entertainment only.