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 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 games · 8 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	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

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 Atlético 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
#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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stage Front Stadium!
4' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is taking the lead after the goal scored by Alvaro Garcia on 4.
8' Carlos Romero adds to his 0 season tally! RCD Espanyol de Barcelona lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
13' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
18' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
23' It is a cagey affair so far. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's compact 4-4-2.
28' Fernando Calero has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
33' Alex Kral has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
35' Pep Chavarria is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alfonso Espino at the 35 minute mark.
40' 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.
45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
46' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona bench stirs into life. Jose Gragera is withdrawn and Aguado gets his opportunity.
51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rayo Vallecano de Madrid that had 232 games and scored 231 goals.
56' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona currently sit 19 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
61' 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.
62' A tactical swap from Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Ivan Balliu on, Sergio Camello off on 62 minutes.
63' Isi Palazon is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jorge de Frutos at the 63 minute mark.
65' Alvaro Tejero is replacing Jofre Carreras Pages for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
70' Morocco international Omar El Hilali has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
71' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Javi Puado exits the field as Walid Cheddira enters on 71.
72' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid bench stirs into life. Alvaro Garcia is withdrawn and Randy Ntekja gets his opportunity.
73' Pathe Ciss is replacing Unai Lopez for the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid side.
78' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
81' Marash Kumbulla was booked on 81.
82' That is a card for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. Alvaro Garcia will be fuming at that decision.
85' It’s gonna be a card for Aguado.
90' It’s a booking for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player. Abdul Mumin gets a card.
90' It is a substitution in RCD Espanyol de Barcelona team. Fernando Calero is replaced by Sergi Gomez on 90 minute.
Another three points for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.

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
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

2024-08-31 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2024-08-28 Club Atlético 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

4 / 4

1.92 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

Expected Goals

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

1.2 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona53% Draw24% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid23%

Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes60% 0% No40%

Avg goals/match: 3.12

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	82%	18%
± 2.5	59%	41%
± 3.5	38%	62%
± 4.5	21%	79%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw

77%

Draw or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

47%

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona38% Draw42% Rayo Vallecano de Madrid20%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.1%

2 – 1

Actual

2 – 0

8.1%

1 – 0

7.8%

0 – 0

6.1%

3 – 1

1 – 2

5.9%

2 – 2

5.6%

3 – 0

5.1%

0 – 1

4.6%

3 – 2

3.7%

0 – 2

3.2%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers	Push	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers
-2.5	15%	—	85%
-2	15%	16%	69%
-1.5	31%	—	69%
-1	31%	22%	47%
-0.5	53%	—	47%
+0.5	77%	—	23%
+1	77%	13%	9%
+1.5	91%	—	9%
+2	91%	6%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

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