Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Parakeets, having lost their last match against FC Barcelona, travel to Madrid with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 33rd round of the LaLiga,  Rayo Vallecano will face RCD Espanyol at Estadio de Vallecas stadium on 23 April at 18:00.

The home team, Rayo Vallecano is currently in 13º position in the tournament with 35 points, while RCD Espanyol is currently in 10º position with 38.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol.

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano comes from playing against AEK Athens FC and finished the match with a result of 3-1, with loss for Rayo Vallecano. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against RCD Espanyol. In that last match between Rayo Vallecano and AEK Athens FC, Red Sashes team achieved a 36% possession of the ball, with 4 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Isi Palazón.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Inigo Perez has achieved 3 wins, 1 draw y 4 defeats, and is on a streak of 2 matches losing consecutively. Rayo Vallecano average number of goals per game is 1.1 goals, while they concede an average of 1.3 goals per game. With this trend they have 2 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 9 goals while conceding 10 goals.

Latest statistics in Rayo Vallecano matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Under 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Both teams to score: 3/8
• First to concede goals: 5/8
• Half-time defeat: 4/8

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol, meanwhile, are coming off a 4-1 defeat against FC Barcelona, and travel to the Estadio de Vallecas stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Rayo Vallecano.

In that match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona, the Parakeets team achieved 23% ball possession, getting 2 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Pol Lozano.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Manolo Gonzalez's team has drawn 4 and lost 4. RCD Espanyol average 1.3 goals per game, while they concede an average of 2.1 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 official match without a clean sheet. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 10 goals while conceding 17 goals.

Latest statistics in RCD Espanyol matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 6/8
• Both teams to score: 7/8
• First to concede goals: 4/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8

Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol prediction. The last match between these teams was in the LaLiga competition, in an event that took place at the Stage Front Stadium stadium on 07-12-2025 with the result of 1-0, with RCD Espanyol winning.

The last 5 meetings between Rayo Vallecano and RCD Espanyol have resulted in 1 win for Rayo Vallecano, 4 wins for RCD Espanyol. In those matches, Rayo Vallecano managed to score 4 goals, while RCD Espanyol scored 9 goals against Rayo Vallecano.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals