La Liga· Regular Season - 6· Estadio Municipal de Butarque
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol2-1
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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Espanyol +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Espanyol or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Rayo Vallecano +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 69% | 1.45 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 68% | 1.47 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 66% | 1.50 | - |
| 1XRayo Vallecano or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 54% | 1.86 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 46% | 2.16 | - |
| 2Espanyol to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 34% | 2.98 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 32% | 3.12 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Espanyol -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 31% | 3.23 | - |
| 1Rayo Vallecano to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Rayo Vallecano -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.55 | - |
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol preview & analysis
Match preview
Rayo Vallecano host Espanyol in the La Liga (Regular Season - 6) at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, with kick-off at 17:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Rayo Vallecano arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 3 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 11. Most recently they lost to Real Madrid 1-4 away. They're 13th in the table with 8 points from 7 games. Espanyol arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 3 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 3. Most recently they beat Osasuna 2-0 away. They're 12th in the table with 8 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Rayo Vallecano have won 2, Espanyol have won 4 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.3 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Espanyol narrow favourites: Rayo Vallecano 23%, draw 38%, Espanyol 39%. We expect around 3.5 goals (1.4 - 2.1 in expected goals), with 68% for over 2.5 and 66% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Rayo Vallecano- 12 SeptAReal Madrid1-4
- 5 SeptHRacing Santander3-2
- 31 AugABarcelona2-5
Espanyol- 12 SeptAOsasuna2-0
- 6 SeptHSevilla1-1
- 29 AugAReal Sociedad1-2
Head to head
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +27 | 24 |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| 3 |  Real Betis | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 19 |
| 4 |  Real Madrid | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +11 | 18 |
| 5 |  Sevilla | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 14 |
| 6 |  Real Sociedad | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| 7 |  Alaves | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 11 |
| 8 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| 9 |  Celta Vigo | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| 10 |  Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| 11 |  Villarreal | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Espanyol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 8 |
| 14 |  Getafe | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| 15 |  Racing Santander | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 16 |  Osasuna | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 17 |  Levante | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 |  Elche | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 5 |
| 20 |  Malaga | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -9 | 4 |
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?
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Espanyol are favourites. Our model gives Rayo Vallecano a 23% chance of winning, Espanyol 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?
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We rate both teams to score at 66%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol kick off?
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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol kicks off at 17:00 UTC on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes.