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

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

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

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 10 games · Avg 2.3 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 Alaves	H	1–5	L
14 Sep	SD Huesca	A	1–0	W
25 Aug	Club Atletico 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 Alaves	A	1–2	L
26 Aug	Valencia CF	H	2–0	W

Season Stats

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid		RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
#8	Position	#11
50	Points	46
38	Played	38
12 / 14 / 12	W / D / L	12 / 10 / 16
41	Scored	43
44	Conceded	55
-3	GD	-12
1.32	PPG	1.21
32%	Win %	32%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 8th (50 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
5' Spain international Santiago Comesana has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
6' What a strike from Raul de Tomas! The score is 1-0.
11' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
16' Supporters expect more eagerness from Granero, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
19' The Spain Borja Iglesias breaks the deadlock on 19 minutes. 1-1!
24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
29' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rayo Vallecano de Madrid that had 229 games and scored 226 goals.
34' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rayo Vallecano de Madrid side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
44' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RCD Espanyol de Barcelona backline.
45' Magnificent from Granero! That is 6 goals in 286 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
46' Against the run of play, Granero has scored! This game has turned on its head.
47' What a moment for Gael Kakuta! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
52' Didac, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
57' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
58' Bebe has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 58.
63' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Javi Lopez made 286 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
64' Santiago Comesana has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 64.
65' The Rayo Vallecano de Madrid manager makes a substitution. Oscar Trejo departs to be replaced by Jose Pozo.
70' With 0 assists to his name this season, Oscar Trejo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
71' Hernan Perez is replacing Leo Baptistao for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
76' Giannelli Imbula is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid so far.
78' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 78 minute. Bebe leaves to be changed by Alvaro Garcia.
79' The referee shows RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player a Yellow card on 79.
82' A tactical swap from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Oscar Melendo on, Granero off on 82 minutes.
83' A moment of madness from Marc Roca on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will be frustrated.
87' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
87' Marc Roca makes way for Sergi Darder at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
88' Controversy at the stadium! Alvaro Garcia argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

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
Raul de Tomas	2
Sergi Guardiola	2
Borja Iglesias	2
Nico Ribaudo	2
Carlos Romero	1
Gael Kakuta	1
Alvaro Garcia	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.57 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG

Expected Goals

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

1.59 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

I would bet for: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 74% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid38% Draw26% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona36%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes63% 0% No37%

Avg goals/match: 3.16

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	82%	18%
± 2.5	60%	40%
± 3.5	39%	61%
± 4.5	22%	78%

Double Chance

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw

64%

Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

62%

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid28% Draw43% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona29%

Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.5%

1 – 2

8.1%

2 – 1

2 – 2

Actual

0 – 1

0 – 0

5.9%

1 – 0

5.9%

0 – 2

5.4%

2 – 0

5.2%

1 – 3

4.3%

3 – 1

4.2%

2 – 3

3.4%

Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid

Handicap	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers	Push	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	11%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	18%	64%
-0.5	36%	—	64%
+0.5	62%	—	38%
+1	62%	18%	19%
+1.5	81%	—	19%
+2	81%	11%	8%
+2.5	92%	—	8%

Clean Sheet

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

22% ✓

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

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