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 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 games · 8 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	7	21
2	Club Atlético de Madrid	7	16
3	Real Betis Balompié	7	16
4	Real Madrid CF	7	15
5	Sevilla FC	7	13
6	Deportivo Alavés	7	11
7	RC Deportivo La Coruña	7	10
8	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	7	10
9	CA Osasuna	7	8
10	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	7	8
11	Villarreal CF	7	8
12	Athletic Club	6	8
13	Getafe CF	7	8
14	RC Celta de Vigo	7	7
15	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	7	7
16	Real Racing Club de Santander	7	7
17	Levante UD	6	5
18	Elche CF	7	5
19	Valencia CF	7	4
20	Málaga CF	7	3

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	#10
7	Points	8
7	Played	7
2 / 1 / 4	W / D / L	2 / 2 / 3
10	Scored	11
10	Conceded	16
+0	GD	-5
1.00	PPG	1.14
29%	Win %	29%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)

55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

29% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

0% Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts). Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 10th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

0-15

2/3

16-30

2/3

31-45

2/–

46-60

1/–

61-75

–/1

76+

2/3

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

0-15

3/2

16-30

2/5

31-45

1/1

46-60

5/2

61-75

–/1

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	1 A
Alvaro Garcia	2 G	2 A

Events

Match Events

0' What a night it is going to be! RCD Espanyol de Barcelona welcome Rayo Vallecano de Madrid for this crunch clash at RCDE Stadium.
5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
7' Poor challenge from Oscar Gil Regano. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
12' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
14' Poor challenge from Florian Lejeune. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
16' Poor challenge from Florian Lejeune. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
17' The referee shows Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player a Red card on 17.
22' The home supporters are growing impatient. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona must find a spark to ignite this game.
24' The referee has no hesitation. Stole Dimitrievski is booked for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Yellow card on 24.
29' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's shape.
30' Sergi Gomez is having his name booked by the referee on 30.
31' Poor challenge from Sergi Gomez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
35' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona bench stirs into life. Nico Ribaudo is withdrawn and Fernando Calero gets his opportunity.
36' Poor challenge from Oscar Trejo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
40' Isi Palazon has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 40 minutes.
45' Controversy at the stadium! Brian Olivan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
50' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
55' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
57' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Oscar Trejo by Oscar Valentin on 57 minute.
59' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Pathe Ciss makes no mistake. 0-2!
64' Javi Puado has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ruben Saez on 64 minute.
69' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 69 minutes.
74' Fresh legs for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid! Radamel Falcao comes on to replace Sergio Camello.
76' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
77' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Edu Exposito exits the field as Keidi Bare enters on 77.
78' The supporters are chanting for Luca Koleosho. He replaces Brian Olivan on 78 minute.
83' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
84' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 84 minute. Alvaro Garcia leaves to be changed by Randy Ntekja.
85' Time for substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Unai Lopez is replaced by Mario Suarez.
90' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
The final score is 0-2.

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
Raul de Tomas	2
Alvaro Garcia	2
Sergi Guardiola	2
Roberto Fernandez	2
Borja Iglesias	2
Nico Ribaudo	2
Carlos Romero	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

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1.55 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

Expected Goals

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

1.37 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG

I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 72% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona39% Draw28% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid33%

Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes59% 0% No41%

Avg goals/match: 2.92

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	79%	21%
± 2.5	55%	45%
± 3.5	33%	67%
± 4.5	18%	82%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw

66%

Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

61%

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona30% Draw45% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid25%

Actual: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.4%

2 – 1

8.5%

1 – 2

7.5%

1 – 0

7.5%

0 – 0

7.2%

0 – 1

6.5%

2 – 0

6.4%

2 – 2

5.8%

0 – 2

Actual

3 – 1

4.4%

1 – 3

3.4%

3 – 0

3.3%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers	Push	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5	8%	—	92%
-2	8%	12%	79%
-1.5	21%	—	79%
-1	21%	20%	60%
-0.5	40%	—	60%
+0.5	68%	—	32%
+1	68%	17%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

26% ✓

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet

22% ✗

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