Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol

Rayo Vallecano have struggled for consistency in their recent La Liga fixtures, managing only one win in their last five matches. While they were beaten heavily at Real Madrid in their most recent game, they have avoided defeat in their last five home matches, including three from the previous season. Espanyol have recorded two wins in their last six matches across all competitions, including a solid victory at Osasuna in their most recent outing. They have shown resilience, remaining unbeaten in their two most recent games.

The history between these two sides is brief but one-sided. Espanyol have won both of their two most recent meetings against Rayo Vallecano, including a comfortable victory away at this venue in April 2025.

• Rayo Vallecano are without A. Batalla, I. Palazon, J. Vertrouwd, Luiz Felipe, and R. Nteka due to injury.
• Espanyol have three players ruled out through injury: A. Gorosabel, J. Puado, and K. Garcia.
• Rayo Vallecano remain unbeaten in their last five home matches.
• Espanyol head into this fixture after a win in their most recent league game.

Espanyol enter this fixture with stronger recent momentum and a dominant record in their previous meetings with the home side. While Rayo Vallecano have proven difficult to beat at home, their significant list of absentees and inconsistent overall form suggest Espanyol are well placed to secure a positive result.