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

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Primera Division · 2018-19

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Fri 28 Sep 2018 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Bebe 58' Y

Santiago Comesana 64' Y

Y 79' Granero

Y 83' Marc Roca

Y 87' Victor Sanchez

Alvaro Garcia 88' Y

Overview

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

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

Match Details

Referee Eduardo Prieto
Referee Alberola Rojas
Referee Ivan Hernandez
Referee Marcos Cerdan Aguilar
Referee Luis Collado

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

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

Last 5 meetings

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

Recent Form

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Sep	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	H	2–2	D
25 Sep	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	A	2–2	D
22 Sep	Deportivo Alavés	H	1–5	L
14 Sep	SD Huesca	A	1–0	W
25 Aug	Club Atlético de Madrid	A	0–1	L
19 Aug	Sevilla FC	H	1–4	L

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Sep	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	A	2–2	D
25 Sep	SD Eibar	H	1–0	W
22 Sep	Real Madrid CF	A	0–1	L
16 Sep	Levante UD	H	1–0	W
02 Sep	Deportivo Alavés	A	1–2	L
26 Aug	Valencia CF	H	2–0	W

Season Stats

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid		RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
#10	Position	#15
8	Points	7
7	Played	7
2 / 2 / 3	W / D / L	2 / 1 / 4
11	Scored	10
16	Conceded	10
-5	GD	+0
1.14	PPG	1.00
29%	Win %	29%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)

55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season

29% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

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

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Sergio Camello	7 G	1 A
Alvaro Garcia	2 G	2 A

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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

Events

Match Events

0' And we are off! Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — let the football do the talking.
5' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
6' Raul de Tomas doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
11' It is a cagey affair so far. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid in their trying to find a way past RCD Espanyol de Barcelona's compact .
16' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
19' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Borja Iglesias makes no mistake. 1-1!
24' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sergi Darder, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
29' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RCD Espanyol de Barcelona backline.
34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
39' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 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.
44' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
45' Granero does the damage! The net is bulging and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona surge ahead!
46' The deadlock is broken! Granero gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
47' The deadlock is broken! Gael Kakuta gets on the scoresheet on 47 minutes.
52' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
58' The referee has no hesitation. Bebe is booked for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Yellow card on 58.
63' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid must find a spark to ignite this game.
64' Controversy at the stadium! Santiago Comesana argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
65' Jose Pozo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oscar Trejo at the 65 minute mark.
70' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
71' Leo Baptistao makes way for Hernan Perez at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
76' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
78' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alvaro Garcia is hanging Bebe on the field on 78 minute.
79' That is a Yellow card for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Granero will be fuming at that decision.
82' Oscar Melendo is replacing Granero for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
83' The referee has no hesitation. Marc Roca is booked for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Yellow card on 83.
87' It’s a booking for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player. Victor Sanchez gets a Yellow card.
87' The RCD Espanyol de Barcelona manager makes a substitution. Marc Roca departs to be replaced by Sergi Darder.
88' Controversy at the stadium! Alvaro Garcia argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
The points are shared — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2-2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Honours even.

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

23
Galvez
11
Adri Embarba ↑ 65'
18
Alvaro Garcia ↑ 78'
22
Jose Pozo ↑ 65'
15
Alex Alegria
4
Alvaro Medran
13
Stole Dimitrievski

Coach Michel

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rubí

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.75 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG

Expected Goals

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

2.16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

I would bet for: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 76% + Over 2.5 goals 74%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid34% Draw24% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona42%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes73% 0% No27%

Avg goals/match: 3.91

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	97%	3%
± 1.5	90%	10%
± 2.5	74%	26%
± 3.5	54%	46%
± 4.5	35%	65%

Double Chance

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw

58%

Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

66%

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid26% Draw38% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona36%

Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

8.4%

1 – 2

2 – 2

Actual

2 – 1

6.5%

1 – 3

5.6%

2 – 3

4.9%

0 – 2

4.8%

3 – 2

0 – 1

3.9%

3 – 1

3.7%

0 – 3

3.3%

2 – 0

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Handicap	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers	Push	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	9%	84%
-1.5	16%	—	84%
-1	16%	15%	69%
-0.5	31%	—	69%
+0.5	53%	—	47%
+1	53%	19%	28%
+1.5	72%	—	28%
+2	72%	14%	14%
+2.5	86%	—	14%

Clean Sheet

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet

12% ✓

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

18% ✓

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

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

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Season Stats

Key Stats

Goal Timing (This Season)

Top Scorers (This Season)

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Clean Sheet