La Liga· Regular Season - 33· Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Rayo Vallecano
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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 23 April 2026 · Kick-off
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More Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Rayo Vallecano +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.07 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 82% | 1.22 | - |
| 1XRayo Vallecano or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Espanyol +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 75% | 1.34 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 59% | 1.70 | - |
| X2Espanyol or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Rayo Vallecano to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 41% | 2.42 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Rayo Vallecano -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 25% | 3.93 | - |
| 2Espanyol to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 18% | 5.54 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Espanyol -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 15.52 | - |
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol preview & analysis
Match preview
Rayo Vallecano host Espanyol in the La Liga (Regular Season - 33) at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on Thursday, 23 April 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
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 Rayo Vallecano narrow favourites: Rayo Vallecano 44%, draw 38%, Espanyol 18%. We expect around 2.2 goals (1.4 - 0.8 in expected goals), with 38% for over 2.5 and 41% for both teams to score.
Head to head
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | +59 | 94 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | +42 | 86 |
| 3 |  Villarreal | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | +26 | 72 |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | +18 | 69 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | +11 | 60 |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | +5 | 54 |
| 7 |  Getafe | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | -6 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | -3 | 50 |
| 9 |  Valencia | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -9 | 49 |
| 10 |  Real Sociedad | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | -2 | 46 |
| 11 | Espanyol | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -12 | 46 |
| 12 |  Athletic Club | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | -15 | 45 |
| 13 |  Sevilla | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | -14 | 43 |
| 14 |  Alaves | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -12 | 43 |
| 15 |  Elche | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | -8 | 43 |
| 16 |  Levante | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -14 | 42 |
| 17 |  Osasuna | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -6 | 42 |
| 18 |  Mallorca | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -10 | 42 |
| 19 |  Girona | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | -16 | 41 |
| 20 |  Oviedo | 38 | 6 | 11 | 21 | -34 | 29 |
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?
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Rayo Vallecano are favourites. Our model gives Rayo Vallecano a 44% chance of winning, Espanyol 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?
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We rate both teams to score at 41%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol kick off?
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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol kicks off at 18:00 UTC on Thursday, 23 April 2026 at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid.