Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol: match statistics
Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rayo Vallecano play RCD Espanyol in La Liga (Spain). The match date is 23 April 2026 at 20:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Rayo Vallecano: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. RCD Espanyol: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rayo Vallecano scores 1.08 and concedes 1.16 goals per match. RCD Espanyol scores 1.13 and concedes 1.45. League average: 2.69 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rayo Vallecano 45%, RCD Espanyol 58%. Over 2.5: Rayo Vallecano 37%, RCD Espanyol 50%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Rayo Vallecano has higher xG: 1.55 vs 1.39. Rayo Vallecano: 14.0 shots per match, RCD Espanyol: 12.6.
Match halves
Rayo Vallecano: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.58. RCD Espanyol: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.79.
Goals by minute
Rayo Vallecano: 31-45+ (11 goals). RCD Espanyol: 46-60 (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.69 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
I predict a home win for Rayo Vallecano. Rayo generates significantly better chances at home: average xG 1.75 versus Espanyol’s 1.27 on the road, with an average of 15.93 shots (5.53 on target) compared to 12.06 (3.38 on target) for the visitors. Defensively the hosts also hold an advantage — conceding only 0.73 goals per home match, while Espanyol concedes 1.69 on the road and posts a negative away goal differential of -8. Form reinforces the gap: Rayo averages 1.2 points in the last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 losses), whereas Espanyol averages just 0.4 points (0 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses). Additionally, 55% possession for Rayo versus 39% for the visitors and a higher clean sheet rate for the hosts (40% vs 31%) support favoring Rayo.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Rayo Vallecano | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rayo Vallecano is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Rayo Vallecano · 1.4 pts / match - RCD Espanyol
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
RCD Espanyol is 5% better for: goals scored per match.
1.08 goals / match - Rayo Vallecano · 1.13 goals / match - RCD Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.16 goals / match - Rayo Vallecano · 1.45 goals / match - RCD Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano scores in 68% of matches (26 of 38 matches), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 matches).
RCD Espanyol scores in 76% of matches (29 of 38 matches), while Rayo Vallecano keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Rayo Vallecano
Over / Under — RCD Espanyol
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rayo Vallecano is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / match - Rayo Vallecano · 1 pts / match - RCD Espanyol
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rayo Vallecano - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (13 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rayo Vallecano
RCD Espanyol
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Rayo Vallecano | Liga | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.24 | 2.69 | ▼ 2.58 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 57% | • 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 50% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 24% | ▲ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 82% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Rayo Vallecano 0 - 0 - 1 RCD Espanyol. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol?
The La Liga match finished Rayo Vallecano 1:0 RCD Espanyol. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol?
Rayo Vallecano score 1.08 goals per game on average and RCD Espanyol 1.13. The La Liga average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Rayo Vallecano's matches and 58% of RCD Espanyol's.
What form are Rayo Vallecano and RCD Espanyol in?
Over the last 5 games Rayo Vallecano have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and RCD Espanyol 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.