RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Aitor Villate
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Eduardo Prieto
- Referee Miguel Martinez
- Referee Pedro Sureda
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 2 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 3 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Málaga CF | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante UD | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Villarreal CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jan | Real Madrid CF | H | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Jan | SD Eibar | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | CD Leganes | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Feb | CD Leganes | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | Deportivo Alavés | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 4–2 | W |
| 05 Jan | Real Valladolid CF | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #22 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 0 | Scored | 1 |
| 0 | Conceded | 2 |
| +0 | GD | -1 |
| – | PPG | 0.00 |
| – | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 17th (0 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 22nd (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona gets underway.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lluis Lopez suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' A quiet spell here at RCDE Stadium. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' It looks surprising RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not make any changes. Jordi Amat has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' Abdoulaye Ba does the damage! The net is bulging and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid surge ahead!
- 34' Another substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to replace Pablo Piatti by Wu Lei on 34 minute.
- 39' Giannelli Imbula, a Congo DR , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 44' Raul de Tomas has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 49' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 51' The supporters are chanting for Alvaro Medran. He replaces Giannelli Imbula on 51 minute.
- 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 61' The travelling Rayo Vallecano de Madrid supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 66' Diego Lopez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 69' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes a substitution. Sergio Garcia departs to be replaced by Facundo Ferreyra.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Emiliano Velazquez. He receives a Yellow card.
- 72' Against the run of play, Borja Iglesias has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 73' The whistle greets Alvaro Garcia as he departs to be replaced by Bebe.
- 77' It’s a booking for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player. Jordi Amat gets a Yellow card.
- 79' The whistle greets Adri Embarba as he departs to be replaced by Mario Suarez.
- 83' Another change for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona made on 83 minute. Oscar Melendo leaves to be changed by Granero.
- 88' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is showing some good football. However, Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 90' A stunning finish from Sergi Darder — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 2-1 the final result. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 13
- 12
-
19
Pablo Piatti ↓ Wu Lei 34'
- 21
- 15
-
14
Oscar Melendo ↓ Granero 83'
- 10
- 9
- 8
- 27
Bench
- 16
-
23
Granero ↑ 83'
- 1
- 20
-
11
Facundo Ferreyra ↑ 69'
- 2
-
24
Wu Lei ↑ 34'
Coach
Rubí
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 17
- 12
- 21
- 20
-
11
Adri Embarba C ↓ Mario Suarez 79'
- 27
- 7
- 9
-
18
Alvaro Garcia ↓ Bebe 73'
- 13
Bench
- 25
- 23
- 1
-
14
Bebe ↑ 73'
- 22
-
4
Alvaro Medran ↑ 51'
-
15
Mario Suarez ↑ 79'
Coach
Michel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sergi Darder | 3 |
| Sergi Guardiola | 2 |
| Borja Iglesias | 2 |
| Nico Ribaudo | 2 |
| Raul de Tomas | 2 |
| Alvaro Garcia | 1 |
| Raul de Tomas | 1 |
| Sergio Camello | 1 |
Head to Head
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2019-02-09
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2019-02-03
Villarreal CF
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2019-01-27
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–4
Real Madrid CF
L
2019-01-21
SD Eibar
3–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2019-01-14
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
3–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2019-01-04
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–0
CD Leganes
W
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2019-02-09
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2019-02-04
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–2
CD Leganes
L
2019-01-28
Deportivo Alavés
0–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2019-01-20
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–2
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
D
2019-01-11
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
4–2
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2019-01-05
Real Valladolid CF
0–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.83
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 79% + RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 2.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
73%
Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
62%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
23.3%
1 – 0
15.6%
0 – 1
13.8%
1 – 1
13.8%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
2.2%
3 – 0
1.8%
3 – 1
1.5%
0 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 22% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 19% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
48%
✓
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.