Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction

La Liga · Thu 23 Apr 2026
Spain flag Spain : La Liga
Rayo VallecanoDDLWW
1 - 0
Full time · HT 0 - 0
EspanyolDLLLW
Kick-offThu 23 Apr, 19:00
Our tip1 @ 2.10 ✓
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSNo ✓
Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Rayo VallecanoDDLWW
31 Oct 26HCelta Vigo3 - 0La Liga
27 Oct 26ARecreativo Huelva3 - 2Copa del Rey
24 Oct 26HElche0 - 3La Liga
19 Oct 26AGetafe1 - 1La Liga
19 Sep 26AOsasuna1 - 1La Liga
EspanyolDLLLW
30 Oct 26AVillarreal1 - 0La Liga
27 Oct 26ASestao River3 - 4Copa del Rey
24 Oct 26ARacing Santander1 - 2La Liga
17 Oct 26HAtletico Madrid0 - 1La Liga
09 Oct 26AMalaga1 - 1La Liga

Head to head

Rayo Vallecano 10 · Draws 3 · Espanyol 11 (24 meetings, last 10 below)

15 Sep 26Rayo Vallecano2 - 1EspanyolLa Liga
23 Apr 26Rayo Vallecano1 - 0EspanyolLa Liga
07 Dec 25Espanyol1 - 0Rayo VallecanoLa Liga
04 Apr 25Rayo Vallecano0 - 4EspanyolLa Liga
31 Aug 24Espanyol2 - 1Rayo VallecanoLa Liga
21 May 23Rayo Vallecano1 - 2EspanyolLa Liga
19 Aug 22Espanyol0 - 2Rayo VallecanoLa Liga
21 Apr 22Espanyol0 - 1Rayo VallecanoLa Liga
05 Dec 21Rayo Vallecano1 - 0EspanyolLa Liga
24 Jul 21Espanyol0 - 2Rayo VallecanoFriendlies Clubs

Full head to head: Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol →

Our prediction

Rayo Vallecano to win

@ 2.10
Double chance
12  •  Rayo Vallecano or Espanyol
@ 1.30
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.90
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Rayo Vallecanolast 20 tipped matches
7/2035%
Our tips on Espanyollast 20 tipped matches
6/2030%
Our tips in La Ligalast 30 days
22/4154%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 44%Under 2.5: 56%
Expected goals
1.05Rayo Vallecano
2.45Total
1.40Espanyol

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 12% @ 5.25
1 – 0 Rayo Vallecano win 11% @ 5.75 Our pick ✓ Final score
2 – 1 Rayo Vallecano win 9% @ 7.00
0 – 0 Draw 8% @ 8.00
0 – 1 Espanyol win 8% @ 8.00

Final score: 1 – 0 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Rayo Vallecano43%
Draw18%
Espanyol39%

Odds (1X2)

12.10
X3.15
23.60

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol preview and result

Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol met in the La Liga on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 19:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 0, 0 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Rayo Vallecano a 43% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Espanyol 39%. Our pick was Rayo Vallecano to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.10. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Rayo Vallecano or Espanyol) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.30.

Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (1.1 for Rayo Vallecano, 1.4 for Espanyol). The chance of three or more goals is 44%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (75% confidence). 1 goal was scored.

Form and head to head

Rayo Vallecano have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-D-L-W-W), scoring 8 and conceding 7. Espanyol have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-L-L-L-W), scoring 6 and conceding 8. In their last 10 meetings, Rayo Vallecano won 10, Espanyol won 11 and 3 ended level. In the table, Rayo Vallecano are 12th with 12 points and Espanyol are 14th with 11 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?

Our pre-match prediction is Rayo Vallecano to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.10. Win chances: Rayo Vallecano 43%, draw 18%, Espanyol 39%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 44%).

What time is Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol (La Liga) was played on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 19:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?

The double chance 12 (Rayo Vallecano or Espanyol) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.30. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

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Rayo Vallecano12th12 pts
Espanyol14th11 pts
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