RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2022-23

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Fri 19 Aug 2022 · 18:00 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Oscar Gil Regano 7' Y

Y 14' Florian Lejeune

R 16' Florian Lejeune

R 17' Florian Lejeune

Y 24' Stole Dimitrievski

Sergi Gomez 30' R

Sergi Gomez 31' R

Y 36' Oscar Trejo

Brian Olivan 45' Y

Y 76' Oscar Valentin

Overview

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

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Juan Martinez
Referee Aitor Villate
Referee Iker De Francisco
Referee Alvaro Carreno
Referee Jorge Figueroa
Referee Francisco Javier Fernandez

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	FC Barcelona	12	33
2	Real Madrid CF	12	30
3	Club Atlético de Madrid	12	28
4	Real Betis Balompié	12	26
5	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	12	22
6	Sevilla FC	12	18
7	Athletic Club	11	16
8	RC Deportivo La Coruña	12	15
9	Villarreal CF	12	15
10	Real Racing Club de Santander	12	14
11	RC Celta de Vigo	12	13
12	Deportivo Alavés	12	13
13	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	11	12
14	CA Osasuna	12	12
15	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	12	12
16	Getafe CF	12	12
17	Levante UD	12	11
18	Elche CF	12	10
19	Valencia CF	12	9
20	Málaga CF	12	5

Head-to-Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 11 games · Avg 2.4 goals Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Last 5 meetings

2022-08-19 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2022-04-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2021-12-05 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 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
19 Aug	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	H	0–2	L
13 Aug	RC Celta de Vigo	A	2–2	D
22 May	Granada CF	A	0–0	D
14 May	Valencia CF	H	1–1	D
11 May	Deportivo Alavés	A	1–2	L
08 May	CA Osasuna	H	1–1	D

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
19 Aug	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	A	2–0	W
13 Aug	FC Barcelona	A	0–0	D
20 May	Levante UD	H	2–4	L
15 May	RCD Mallorca	A	1–2	L
12 May	Villarreal CF	H	1–5	L
08 May	Getafe CF	A	0–0	D

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona		Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
#15	Position	#13
12	Points	12
12	Played	11
3 / 3 / 6	W / D / L	3 / 3 / 5
13	Scored	15
14	Conceded	21
-1	GD	-6
1.00	PPG	1.09
25%	Win %	27%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)

55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

33% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

10% Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 13th (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

0-15

3/3

16-30

2/3

31-45

2/–

46-60

2/–

61-75

1/2

76+

2/6

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

0-15

4/2

16-30

2/6

31-45

2/2

46-60

6/3

61-75

1/3

76+

–/4

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Roberto Fernandez	6 G
Tyrhys Dolan	1 G
Alex Calatrava	1 G

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Sergio Camello	7 G	2 A
Alvaro Garcia	3 G	2 A

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' Supporters expect more eagerness from Isi Palazon, as he is very good at scoring at RCDE Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
7' Oscar Gil Regano picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
12' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
14' Florian Lejeune has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 14.
16' The referee shows Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player a Red card on 16.
17' The referee has no hesitation. Florian Lejeune is booked for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Red card on 17.
22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
24' Stole Dimitrievski picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
29' Stole Dimitrievski has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
30' Sergi Gomez picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
31' Sergi Gomez picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
35' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Nico Ribaudo is replaced by Fernando Calero on 35 minute.
36' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oscar Trejo on 36 minutes.
40' Isi Palazon is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
45' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
50' Radamel Falcao is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid so far.
55' Both keepers have barely been tested. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
57' Oscar Valentin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oscar Trejo on 57 minute.
59' Pathe Ciss has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 59 minutes.
64' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Ruben Saez is replaced by Javi Puado on 64 minute.
69' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid have won 242 goals from 240 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
74' A tactical swap from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Radamel Falcao on, Sergio Camello off on 74 minutes.
76' It’s a booking for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player. Oscar Valentin gets a Yellow card.
77' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Edu Exposito is replaced by Keidi Bare on 77 minute.
78' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ring the changes. Brian Olivan has done his job and it is now time for Luca Koleosho to step up.
83' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
84' A change in the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ranks — Alvaro Garcia exits the field as Randy Ntekja enters on 84.
85' Unai Lopez makes way for Mario Suarez at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
90' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mario Suarez made 240 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Diego Martinez

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

9
Radamel Falcao ↑ 74'
24
Esteban Saveljich
14
Salva Sanchez ↑ 57'
2
Mario Hernandez
10
Bebe
22
Jose Pozo
30
Morro
23
Oscar Valentin ↑ 57'
4
Mario Suarez ↑ 85'
11
Randy Ntekja ↑ 84'
28
Pablo Munoz

Coach Iraola

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Sergi Darder	3
Borja Iglesias	2
Nico Ribaudo	2
Raul de Tomas	2
Alvaro Garcia	2
Sergi Guardiola	2
Roberto Fernandez	2
Granero	1

Head to Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2022-08-19 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2022-08-13 RC Celta de Vigo 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2022-05-22 Granada CF 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2022-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 Valencia CF D 2022-05-11 Deportivo Alavés 2–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2022-05-08 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–1 CA Osasuna D

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2022-08-19 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2022-08-13 FC Barcelona 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2022-05-20 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–4 Levante UD L 2022-05-15 RCD Mallorca 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2022-05-12 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–5 Villarreal CF L 2022-05-08 Getafe CF 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

Expected Goals

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

1.19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG

I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 69% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona33% Draw31% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid36%

Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes48% 0% No52%

Avg goals/match: 2.33

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	88%	12%
± 1.5	68%	32%
± 2.5	41%	59%
± 3.5	21%	79%
± 4.5	9%	91%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw

64%

Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

67%

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona24% Draw51% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid25%

Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.2%

0 – 0

12%

0 – 1

10.4%

1 – 0

9.9%

1 – 2

7.6%

2 – 1

7.2%

0 – 2

Actual

2 – 0

6.1%

2 – 2

4.4%

1 – 3

3 – 1

2.8%

0 – 3

2.6%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers	Push	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	9%	86%
-1.5	14%	—	86%
-1	14%	19%	67%
-0.5	33%	—	67%
+0.5	65%	—	35%
+1	65%	20%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet

33% ✗

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