Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol predictions & stats
Top pick Rayo Vallecano 40%, Over 2.5 goals 36%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for La Liga.
Match Snapshot
Primary insights + team contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | +49 | 70 | |
| 2 | 28 | +36 | 66 | |
| 3 | 28 | +22 | 57 | |
| 4 | 28 | +18 | 55 | |
| 5 | 28 | +8 | 44 | |
| 6 | 28 | +7 | 41 | |
| 7 | 28 | +1 | 38 | |
| 8 | 28 | -7 | 37 | |
| 9 | 28 | -7 | 35 | |
| 10 | 28 | -10 | 35 | |
| 11 | 28 | -2 | 34 | |
| 12 | 28 | -12 | 34 | |
| 13 | 28 | -6 | 32 | |
| 14 | 28 | -12 | 32 | |
| 15 | 28 | -10 | 31 | |
| 16 | 28 | -12 | 28 | |
| 17 | 28 | -12 | 28 | |
| 18 | 28 | -9 | 26 | |
| 19 | 28 | -16 | 23 | |
| 20 | 28 | -26 | 21 |
Rayo Vallecano
All Fixtures (38)
Espanyol
All Fixtures (30)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
They maintain balanced possession (54%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 3 games with less possession. However, they've lost 8 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games despite leading at the break Additionally, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 9 points from winning positions Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 32 passes per shot). Defensively, they're aggressive (13.1 fouls/game).
A team that prefers to sit back with 42% average possession Additionally, They've won 10 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Meanwhile, They've dropped points in 3 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 9 points from losing positions this season. However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 20 points dropped after taking the lead Additionally, Defensively, they're aggressive (13.4 fouls/game). Positioned 8th, they're facing a team 5 places below them in the table.
Rayo Vallecano Half-Time Performance
Rayo Vallecano home games half time results
Espanyol Half-Time Performance
Espanyol away games half time results