RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2018-19

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Sat 9 Feb 2019 · 17:30 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 71' Emiliano Velazquez

Y 77' Jordi Amat

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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 games · 50 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	FC Barcelona	38	94
2	Real Madrid CF	38	86
3	Villarreal CF	38	72
4	Club Atletico de Madrid	38	69
5	Real Betis Balompie	38	60
6	RC Celta de Vigo	38	54
7	Getafe CF	38	51
8	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	38	50
9	Valencia CF	38	49
10	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	38	46
11	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	38	46
12	Athletic Club	38	45
13	Elche CF	38	43
14	Deportivo Alaves	38	43
15	Sevilla FC	38	43
16	CA Osasuna	38	42
17	RCD Mallorca	38	42
18	Levante UD	38	42
19	Girona FC	38	41
20	Real Oviedo	38	29

Head-to-Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 10 games · Avg 2.3 goals Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Last 5 meetings

2019-02-09 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2018-09-28 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

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 Alaves	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
#11	Position	#8
46	Points	50
38	Played	38
12 / 10 / 16	W / D / L	12 / 14 / 12
43	Scored	41
55	Conceded	44
-12	GD	-3
1.21	PPG	1.32
32%	Win %	32%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is hosting Rayo Vallecano de Madrid for another epic battle.
5' 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.
10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RCD Espanyol de Barcelona that had 286 games and scored 326 goals.
15' Adri Embarba has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 28 cards already picked up this season.
20' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's shape.
25' A quiet spell here at RCDE Stadium. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
33' Abdoulaye Ba has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 33 minutes.
34' Wu Lei is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pablo Piatti at the 34 minute mark.
39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
44' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
49' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
51' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alvaro Medran is hanging Giannelli Imbula on the field on 51 minute.
56' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is showing some good football. However, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
66' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 66.
69' Another substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona to replace Sergio Garcia by Facundo Ferreyra on 69 minute.
71' Controversy at the stadium! Emiliano Velazquez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
72' Borja Iglesias has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 72 minutes.
73' Alvaro Garcia makes way for Bebe at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
77' Controversy at the stadium! Jordi Amat argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
79' Fresh legs for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid! Mario Suarez comes on to replace Adri Embarba.
83' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Oscar Melendo trudges off to be replaced by Granero on 83 minutes.
88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michel will be considering his options from the bench.
90' Sergi Darder makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are in front.
Another three points for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

16
Javi Lopez
23
Granero ↑ 83'
1
Roberto Jimenez
20
Javi Puado
11
Facundo Ferreyra ↑ 69'
2
Alfa Semedo
24
Wu Lei ↑ 34'

Coach Rubí

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

25
Franco Di Santo
23
Galvez
1
Alberto Garcia
14
Bebe ↑ 73'
22
Jose Pozo
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
Javi Puado	1
Abdoulaye Ba	1
Leandro Cabrera	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.39 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.3 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG

I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 73% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona42% Draw27% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid31%

Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes55% 0% No45%

Avg goals/match: 2.69

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	91%	9%
± 1.5	75%	25%
± 2.5	50%	50%
± 3.5	29%	71%
± 4.5	14%	86%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw

69%

Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

58%

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona28% Draw47% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid25%

Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.2%

0 – 0

8.7%

1 – 0

8.4%

2 – 1

Actual

0 – 1

7.8%

1 – 2

7.7%

2 – 0

6.4%

0 – 2

5.6%

2 – 2

5.4%

3 – 1

3.8%

1 – 3

3.4%

3 – 0

2.9%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers	Push	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	11%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	20%	62%
-0.5	38%	—	62%
+0.5	66%	—	34%
+1	66%	18%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet

26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Season Stats

Key Stats

Events

Match Events

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Clean Sheet