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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Wednesday, 22 April, 2026 12:00
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La Liga 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
4
▼
11
2
3
31
15
16
35
5
10
3
4
22
17
5
33
6
7
7
3
29
19
10
28
14
▼
5
3
9
14
20
-6
18
15
▼
4
6
7
13
20
-7
18
16
▼
4
5
8
21
25
-4
17
0.89
xG
0.66
60%
Ball Possession
40%
17
Total Shots
12
6
Shots on Goal
4
11
Shots Off Goal
8
7
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
Last 6 Matches
Rayo Vallecano
VS
Espanyol
2/6 (33%)
Victories
5/6 (83%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
0.67
PPG
2.50
1.00
Avg Goals Scored
1.17
1.17
Avg Goals Conceded
0.67
33%
BTTS %
33%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.04
Avg xG
0.80
In this exciting La Liga 2025-2026 matchup, Rayo Vallecano will take on Espanyol as part of the 2025-2026 season in La Liga. This match is part of Matchweek 33 and will take place on 2026-04-22 at 2026-04-22 in the famous Estadio de Vallecas.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Rayo Vallecano, and the visiting side, Espanyol. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-04-22
Time: 16:00
Location: Estadio de Vallecas
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Football 22 Apr, 2026 12:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 4 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Stalemate
Both teams boast solid defenses — low-scoring tactical battle expected with few goals
-
xG Defensive Battle
Both teams rarely concede quality chances (xGA ≤1.0) — tactical stalemate with limited clear opportunities
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Rayo Vallecano(2 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Rayo Vallecano concede only 0.57 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Not WinRecent13/1776%Rayo Vallecano have not won in 13 of their last 17 La Liga matches
Espanyol(1 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Espanyol concede only 0.88 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Rayo Vallecano(1 trends)
- Weak AttackLeague4/757%Rayo Vallecano struggle to score at home (0.57/match) - fail to score in 57% of matches
Espanyol(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague5/863%Espanyol score well (1.13/match) but have strong defense in away matches (0.88 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 63% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Rayo Vallecano(2 trends)
- Weak AttackLeague4/757%Rayo Vallecano struggle to score at home (0.57/match) - fail to score in 57% of matches
- Few GoalsRecent14/1782%Rayo Vallecano scored 0-1 goals in 14 of their last 17 La Liga matches
Defensive solidity suggests lower-scoring match
🛡️ Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano(2 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Rayo Vallecano concede only 0.57 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Not WinRecent13/1776%Rayo Vallecano have not won in 13 of their last 17 La Liga matches
Espanyol(1 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Espanyol concede only 0.88 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Rayo Vallecano(1 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Rayo Vallecano concede only 0.57 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Espanyol(1 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Espanyol concede only 0.88 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Rayo Vallecano(2 trends) — avg 2.6 (+6% above league)
- Many CardsH2H7/7100%Rayo Vallecano receive 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 La Liga matches
- High Card MatchesLeague17/1790%Rayo Vallecano average 2.7 cards/match in all matches (+24% above league avg 2.2) — rank #3 in league
Espanyol(2 trends) — avg 1.9 (-23% below league)
- Many CardsH2H7/7100%Espanyol receive 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 La Liga matches
- Low Card MatchesLeague17/1781.5%Espanyol average 1.9 cards/match in all matches (-11% below league avg 2.2)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 6.7 cards per match in their last 7 H2H matches
Espanyol disciplined play balances Rayo Vallecano aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Rayo Vallecano(1 trends) — avg 7.7 (+60% above league)
- Many CornersLeague7/785%Rayo Vallecano average 7.7 corners/match at home (+60% above league avg 4.8)
Espanyol(1 trends) — avg 3.8 (-22% below league)
- Few CornersLeague8/885%Espanyol average 3.8 corners/match in away matches (-22% below league avg 4.8)
Combined average: 11.5 corners/match (Rayo Vallecano 7.7 + Espanyol 3.8)
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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Rayo Vallecano
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.4
Pressure
0.12
✈️ Espanyol
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.04
Pressure
0.06
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Rayo Vallecano - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
✈️ Espanyol - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Rayo Vallecano - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
7
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
3
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
4
✈️ Espanyol - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
4
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- Overall Result: Espanyol has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Espanyol handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.358
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.055
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.015 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.03 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Rayo Vallecano):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Espanyol):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Head-to-head statistics for Wed 22 Apr, 2026 @ 12:00 La Liga
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Rayo Vallecano and away matches for Espanyol
Number of goals
Rayo Vallecano
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
1X2
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
1
30%
3
70%
7
X
40%
4
0%
0
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
12
60%
6
100%
10
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
70%
7
30%
3
Total Goals
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
0-1
40%
4
40%
4
2-3
40%
4
60%
6
4+
20%
2
0%
0
Total Corners
Rayo Vallecano
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
7.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Yes
40%
4
50%
5
No
60%
6
50%
5
1X2 HT - FT
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
10%
1
HT 1 - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
20%
2
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
60%
6
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT X
30%
3
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
xG
1.19
1.26
xGa
0.89
1.01
Number of goals
Rayo Vallecano
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
70%
7
30%
3
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Yes
10%
1
10%
1
No
90%
9
90%
9
1X2
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
1
30%
3
20%
2
X
40%
4
60%
6
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
12
60%
6
40%
4
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
70%
7
80%
8
Total Goals
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
0-1
80%
8
80%
8
2-3
20%
2
20%
2
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Yes
60%
6
70%
7
No
40%
4
30%
3
Number of goals
Rayo Vallecano
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
0.5
70%
7
30%
3
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Yes
0%
0
10%
1
No
100%
10
90%
9
1X2
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
1
30%
3
70%
7
X
40%
4
10%
1
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
12
60%
6
90%
9
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
70%
7
30%
3
Total Goals
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
0-1
60%
6
70%
7
2-3
40%
4
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Yes
70%
7
70%
7
No
30%
3
30%
3
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Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Played:
7
Wins
3
3
Draws
0
0
Wins
4
4
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
6
0.9
Goals
1.3
9
9
1.3
Goals Conceded
0.9
6
23
3.3
Yellow Cards
2.7
19
2
0.3
Red Cards
0.4
3
3
0.4
Clean Sheets
0.3
2
39
5.6
Corners
4.6
32
106
15.1
Fouls
13
91
12
1.7
Offsides
0.9
6
81
11.6
Shots
10.4
73
21
3
Shots on Goal
3.4
24
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 7 | 10 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Draws | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 0.6 | 4 | 0.9 | 9 | 0.8 | 13 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.6 | 4 | 1.6 | 16 | 1.2 | 20 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.4 | 17 | 2.6 | 26 | 2.5 | 43 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.2 | 3 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 3 | 0.3 | 3 | 0.4 | 6 |
| Corners | 7.7 | 54 | 4.8 | 48 | 6 | 102 |
| Fouls | 12.3 | 86 | 13.3 | 133 | 12.9 | 219 |
| Offsides | 2.3 | 16 | 1.8 | 18 | 2 | 34 |
| Shots | 15.9 | 111 | 11 | 110 | 13 | 221 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.3 | 37 | 3.6 | 36 | 4.3 | 73 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 8 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.4 | 13 | 1.1 | 9 | 1.3 | 22 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 10 | 0.9 | 7 | 1 | 17 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.3 | 21 | 1.3 | 10 | 1.8 | 31 |
| Red Cards | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.5 | 4 | 0.4 | 7 |
| Corners | 4.7 | 42 | 3.8 | 30 | 4.2 | 72 |
| Fouls | 13.1 | 118 | 14.5 | 116 | 13.8 | 234 |
| Offsides | 1.2 | 11 | 1.4 | 11 | 1.3 | 22 |
| Shots | 12 | 108 | 12.5 | 100 | 12.2 | 208 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.7 | 42 | 4 | 32 | 4.4 | 74 |
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