RCD Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano: match statistics
RCD Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
RCD Espanyol played Rayo Vallecano in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 7 December 2025. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
RCD Espanyol: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Rayo Vallecano: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
RCD Espanyol scores 1.29 and concedes 1.14 goals per match. Rayo Vallecano scores 0.93 and concedes 1.07. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: RCD Espanyol 50%, Rayo Vallecano 36%. Over 2.5: RCD Espanyol 50%, Rayo Vallecano 29%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
RCD Espanyol has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.47. RCD Espanyol: 13.5 shots per match, Rayo Vallecano: 13.1.
Match halves
RCD Espanyol: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.93. Rayo Vallecano: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.43.
Goals by minute
RCD Espanyol: 76-90+ (6 goals). Rayo Vallecano: 16-30 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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
| RCD Espanyol | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.22 |
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.
RCD Espanyol is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.2 pts / match - Rayo Vallecano
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 39% better for: goals scored per match.
1.29 goals / match - RCD Espanyol · 0.93 goals / match - Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.14 goals / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.07 goals / match - Rayo Vallecano
RCD Espanyol scores in 79% of matches (11 of 14 matches), while Rayo Vallecano keeps a clean sheet in 36% (5 of 14 matches).
Rayo Vallecano scores in 57% of matches (8 of 14 matches), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 36% (5 of 14 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 - RCD Espanyol
Over / Under - Rayo Vallecano
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 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.21 pts / match - Rayo Vallecano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rayo Vallecano - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* 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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
RCD Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano
* 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
| RCD Espanyol | Liga | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.43 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 26% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 68% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 81% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of RCD Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano?
The La Liga match finished RCD Espanyol 1:0 Rayo Vallecano. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before RCD Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano?
RCD Espanyol score 1.29 goals per game on average and Rayo Vallecano 0.93. The La Liga average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 50% of RCD Espanyol's matches and 36% of Rayo Vallecano's.
What form are RCD Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano in?
Over the last 5 games RCD Espanyol have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Rayo Vallecano 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RCD Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano?
The statistical background for RCD Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.