Rayo Vallecano host Espanyol in La Liga on Wednesday 16 September at 01:00 SGT (UTC+8), at Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes. Rayo Vallecano go into the game 16th in the table on 4 points from 5 games, while Espanyol are 8th with 7.
Rayo Vallecano have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 14. Their latest result was a 4-1 defeat away to Real Madrid. Espanyol have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 5. Their latest result was a 2-0 win away to Osasuna.
In the last 10 meetings between the sides, Rayo Vallecano have won 6, Espanyol have won 4 and 0 have been drawn. The most recent, on 23 Apr 2026, finished Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Espanyol.
Our data feed gives Rayo Vallecano a 39.1% chance of winning, Espanyol 31.7% and the draw 29.2%. The Asian handicap has Rayo Vallecano at -0.25, with the goals line at 2.5. Lines can move before kick-off.
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