RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Primera Division · 2024-25

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Sat 31 Aug 2024 · 17:15 UTC Stage Front Stadium 22,405 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 4' Alvaro Garcia

Carlos Romero 8' 1–1

Alejo Veliz 90+6' 2–1

Marash Kumbulla 81' Y

Y 82' Alvaro Garcia

Aguado 85' Y

Y 90' Abdul Mumin

Alejo Veliz 90' Y

Overview

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

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 games · 50 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Adrian Cordero Vega (Spain)
Assistant 1 Antonio Cerezo Parfenof (Spain)
Assistant 2 Judit Romano Garcia (Spain)

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

2024-08-31 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2023-05-21 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 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

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
31 Aug	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	H	2–1	W
28 Aug	Club Atletico de Madrid	A	0–0	D
24 Aug	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	H	0–1	L
19 Aug	Real Valladolid CF	A	0–1	L
02 Jun	FC Cartagena	H	4–0	W
26 May	SD Amorebieta	A	0–0	D

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
31 Aug	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	A	1–2	L
27 Aug	FC Barcelona	H	1–2	L
24 Aug	Getafe CF	A	0–0	D
18 Aug	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	A	2–1	W
25 May	Athletic Club	H	0–1	L
19 May	FC Barcelona	A	0–3	L

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.
4' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alvaro Garcia makes it 0-1.
8' Carlos Romero doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
13' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ivan Balliu is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
23' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
28' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
33' 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.
35' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ring the changes. Alfonso Espino has done his job and it is now time for Pep Chavarria to step up.
40' Pathe Ciss has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
45' The travelling Rayo Vallecano de Madrid supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
46' Time for substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Jose Gragera is replaced by Aguado.
51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oscar Valentin, as he is very good at scoring at Stage Front Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
56' It looks surprising Rayo Vallecano de Madrid does not make any changes. Fernando Calero has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
61' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
62' A change in the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ranks — Sergio Camello exits the field as Ivan Balliu enters on 62.
63' Isi Palazon is replacing Jorge de Frutos for the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid side.
65' A tactical swap from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Alvaro Tejero on, Jofre Carreras Pages off on 65 minutes.
70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sergio Camello made 523 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
71' Javi Puado makes way for Walid Cheddira at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
72' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid ring the changes. Alvaro Garcia has done his job and it is now time for Randy Ntekja to step up.
73' Another substitution for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid to replace Unai Lopez by Pathe Ciss on 73 minute.
78' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
81' The referee has no hesitation. Marash Kumbulla is booked for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — card on 81.
82' It’s gonna be a card for Alvaro Garcia.
85' The referee calls foul for Aguado. He receives a card.
90' That looks like a foul for a card for Abdul Mumin.
90' Fernando Calero makes way for Sergi Gomez at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid will have plenty to reflect on. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona were simply the better side today.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

7
Javi Puado ↓ Walid Cheddira 71'
4
Marash Kumbulla
14
Brian Olivan ↓ Irvin Cardona 46'
5
Fernando Calero ↓ Sergi Gomez 90'
20
Alex Kral
17
Jofre Carreras Pages ↓ Alvaro Tejero 65'
1
Joan Garcia
23
Omar El Hilali
9
Alejo Veliz
15
Jose Gragera ↓ Aguado 46'
22
Carlos Romero

Bench

13
Pacheco
3
Sergi Gomez ↑ 90'
11
Pere Milla
18
Aguado ↑ 46'
12
Alvaro Tejero ↑ 65'
24
Irvin Cardona ↑ 46'
10
Pol Lozano
37
Naci Unuvar
33
Angel Fortuno Vinas
16
Walid Cheddira ↑ 71'
31
Antoniu Roca
35
Rafael Bauza

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Sergi Darder	3
Raul de Tomas	2
Sergi Guardiola	2
Borja Iglesias	2
Nico Ribaudo	2
Gael Kakuta	1
Alejo Veliz	1
Carlos Romero	1

Head to Head

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2024-08-31 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2024-08-28 Club Atletico de Madrid 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2024-08-24 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2024-08-19 Real Valladolid CF 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2024-06-02 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 4–0 FC Cartagena W 2024-05-26 SD Amorebieta 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

2024-08-31 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L 2024-08-27 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–2 FC Barcelona L 2024-08-24 Getafe CF 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2024-08-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2024-05-25 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Athletic Club L 2024-05-19 FC Barcelona 3–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.24 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

Expected Goals

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

1.05 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG

I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona43% Draw29% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid28%

Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes47% 0% No53%

Avg goals/match: 2.29

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	88%	12%
± 1.5	67%	33%
± 2.5	40%	60%
± 3.5	20%	80%
± 4.5	9%	91%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw

72%

Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

57%

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona27% Draw51% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid22%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.1%

0 – 0

12.4%

1 – 0

11.4%

0 – 1

9.4%

2 – 1

Actual

2 – 0

7.5%

1 – 2

6.6%

0 – 2

5.3%

2 – 2

4.2%

3 – 1

3.3%

3 – 0

3.1%

1 – 3

2.3%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers	Push	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	12%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	21%	61%
-0.5	39%	—	61%
+0.5	71%	—	29%
+1	71%	18%	12%
+1.5	88%	—	12%
+2	88%	8%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

36% ✓

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet

30% ✓

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