Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 07 Dec '25)
Wojtek Kolan
Published on 01 Dec, 01:56 AM
Next Match 07/12/25 at 05:30 PM UTC
Scheduled H2H Match For Espanyol Vs Rayo Vallecano
LaLiga
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 at 05:30 PM UTC
ESP
Recent Form
4
Win
Last 10 Played
6
Win
ESP
Recent Form
4
Win
Last 10 Played
6
Win
Game Schedule - Time Of Fixture
Espanyol will square off vs Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Sun, 07 Dec 2025 at 05:30 PM UTC. Let’s investigate historical performances, recent stats and head-2-head information to find out the most accurate picks and best bets.
Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano H2H Match Summary
For the most recent 10 head to head matches for these competitors, Espanyol have got the victory 4 times and Rayo Vallecano have won on 6 occasion.
| Head-to-Head (Last 10 Matches) | |
|---|---|
| Espanyol | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 6 |
Espanyol Vs Rayo Vallecano Performance stats
Editorial Prediction:
As the battle for supremacy in LaLiga draws closer, we find ourselves chuckling at the thought of Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano squaring off at the famous RCDE Stadium in Spain on Sunday, December 7th, 2025. In their recent tête-a-têtes, Espanyol has been acting like that one friend who never shares their toys, snapping up 3 wins out of 3 encounters. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano have yet to engineer a triumphant victory dance, and a draw seems rarer than a unicorn.
The recent skirmish on Friday, April 4th, 2025, had Espanyol strutting away with a shiny 4-0 win as the away cronies. Espanyol is trotting into this match wielding a fancy 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo, while poor Rayo Vallecano is still licking wounds from a 2-1 defeat at the hands (or feet) of ŠK Slovan Bratislava. In the league stakes, Espanyol has claimed the sixth spot while Rayo Vallecano is lounging at eleventh.
Rayo Vallecano would be wise to put a sturdy leash on P. Milla, Espanyol's goal-hoarding machine with 5 shiny goals to his name. Conversely, Espanyol should keep J. Chavarría on their radar, as he’s the gifting guru with 2 assists for Rayo Vallecano. A riveting rivalry is anticipated between the heavyweights!
Shall we tiptoe into the riveting realm of player ratings? Espanyol has a stellar crew with top players such as Edu Expósito flaunting a 7.25, Marko Dmitrović basking in a 7.19, and Clemens Riedel relishing in a 7.13. Over on Rayo's side, Augusto Batalla guards with a solid 7.14, Jorge de Frutos shines at 7.13, and Josep Chavarría comfortably sits at a 7.02.
Espanyol’s season-long possession clocks in at a coquettish 41.43%, a tad shy in the clinginess department, compared to Rayo Vallecano’s robust 53.31%. If you're preparing to bet your socks on corners, remember Espanyol's 4.21 corners per match versus Rayo's impressive 6.15. Both teams have a colorful history, with Espanyol brandishing 26 yellow cards and Rayo quite the collector with 30 yellows and mirror-matching on the red card tally at 1 apiece.
Factoring in all the giggles, stats, and historical antics, one might humorously predict that Espanyol, with their shiny winning streak and superior positioning, could just have the last laugh at the expense of Rayo Vallecano. But who knows? In football, chaos and unexpected surprises are always lurking! Keep your popcorn ready, folks!
Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano Past H2H Matches
04/04/25
31/08/24
21/05/23
19/08/22
21/04/22
05/12/21
09/02/19
28/09/18
07/03/16
23/10/15
03/05/15
20/12/14
13/04/14
24/11/13
09/03/13
21/10/12
11/03/12
16/10/11
27/04/03
01/12/02
06/02/02
29/09/01
25/02/01
14/10/00
27/02/00
13/10/99
06/04/97
03/11/96
14/04/96
02/12/95
28/02/93
03/10/92
24/07/21
31/01/21
18/10/20
Head To Head Streaks
Team Streaks
Espanyol Recent Matches
30/11/25
24/11/25
08/11/25
02/11/25
25/10/25
17/10/25
05/10/25
26/09/25
23/09/25
20/09/25
15/09/25
31/08/25
24/08/25
17/08/25
24/05/25
18/05/25
15/05/25
11/05/25
04/05/25
27/04/25
22/04/25
18/04/25
30/10/25
05/09/25
08/08/25
02/08/25
30/07/25
26/07/25
19/07/25
23/07/25
Rayo Vallecano Recent Matches
27/11/25
06/11/25
23/10/25
02/10/25
28/08/25
21/08/25
23/11/25
09/11/25
01/11/25
26/10/25
19/10/25
05/10/25
28/09/25
24/09/25
21/09/25
14/09/25
31/08/25
25/08/25
15/08/25
24/05/25
18/05/25
15/05/25
09/05/25
02/05/25
29/10/25
10/08/25
02/08/25
26/07/25
19/07/25
Espanyol Next Fixtures
07/12/25
13/12/25
22/12/25
04/01/26
11/01/26
18/01/26
25/01/26
01/02/26
08/02/26
15/02/26
22/02/26
01/03/26
08/03/26
15/03/26
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05/04/26
12/04/26
19/04/26
22/04/26
03/05/26
10/05/26
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24/05/26
Rayo Vallecano Next Fixtures
07/12/25
15/12/25
21/12/25
04/01/26
11/01/26
18/01/26
25/01/26
01/02/26
08/02/26
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24/05/26
Espanyol Last Match Played stats
Celta Vigo vs Espanyol
Final Score :0 - 1
| (H) | Match overview | (A) |
|---|---|---|
| 61% | Ball possession | 39% |
| 0.63 | Expected goals | 0.38 |
| 1 | Big chances | 1 |
| 11 | Total shots | 9 |
| 1 | Goalkeeper saves | 4 |
| 4 | Corner kicks | 3 |
| 12 | Fouls | 15 |
| 555 | Passes | 354 |
| 10 | Tackles | 16 |
| 15 | Free kicks | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| (H) | Shots | (A) |
| 11 | Total shots | 9 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 0 | Hit woodwork | 0 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 7 | Shots inside box | 4 |
| 4 | Shots outside box | 5 |
| (H) | Attack | (A) |
| 1 | Big chances missed | 1 |
| 11 | Touches in penalty area | 10 |
| 3 | Fouled in final third | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| (H) | Passes | (A) |
| 483 | Accurate passes | 281 |
| 21 | Throw-ins | 24 |
| 58 | Final third entries | 38 |
| 78/117 (67%) | Final third phase | 40/74 (54%) |
| 25/55 (45%) | Long balls | 20/54 (37%) |
| 1/17 (6%) | Crosses | 4/16 (25%) |
| (H) | Duels | (A) |
| 49% | Duels | 51% |
| 7 | Dispossessed | 4 |
| 29/63 (46%) | Ground duels | 34/63 (54%) |
| 14/25 (56%) | Aerial duels | 11/25 (44%) |
| 5/14 (36%) | Dribbles | 7/13 (54%) |
| (H) | Defending | (A) |
| 60% | Tackles won | 75% |
| 10 | Total tackles | 16 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 40 | Recoveries | 43 |
| 26 | Clearances | 21 |
| 1 | Errors lead to a shot | 0 |
| 1 | Errors lead to a goal | 0 |
| (H) | Goalkeeping | (A) |
| 1 | Total saves | 4 |
| -0.77 | Goals prevented | 0.24 |
| 0 | High claims | 1 |
| 1 | Punches | 0 |
| 5 | Goal kicks | 6 |
Rayo Vallecano Last Match Played stats
Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia
Final Score :1 - 1
| (H) | Match overview | (A) |
|---|---|---|
| 56% | Ball possession | 44% |
| 1.30 | Expected goals | 0.71 |
| 3 | Big chances | 1 |
| 19 | Total shots | 10 |
| 0 | Goalkeeper saves | 5 |
| 10 | Corner kicks | 5 |
| 11 | Fouls | 9 |
| 441 | Passes | 350 |
| 15 | Tackles | 12 |
| 9 | Free kicks | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| (H) | Shots | (A) |
| 19 | Total shots | 10 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 1 | Hit woodwork | 0 |
| 9 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 9 | Shots inside box | 6 |
| 10 | Shots outside box | 4 |
| (H) | Attack | (A) |
| 3 | Big chances missed | 1 |
| 1 | Through balls | 0 |
| 15 | Touches in penalty area | 18 |
| 2 | Fouled in final third | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| (H) | Passes | (A) |
| 372 | Accurate passes | 284 |
| 28 | Throw-ins | 27 |
| 54 | Final third entries | 68 |
| 82/112 (73%) | Final third phase | 90/129 (70%) |
| 38/66 (58%) | Long balls | 32/58 (55%) |
| 5/31 (16%) | Crosses | 2/24 (8%) |
| (H) | Duels | (A) |
| 49% | Duels | 51% |
| 7 | Dispossessed | 7 |
| 28/55 (51%) | Ground duels | 27/55 (49%) |
| 9/21 (43%) | Aerial duels | 12/21 (57%) |
| 5/10 (50%) | Dribbles | 5/13 (38%) |
| (H) | Defending | (A) |
| 67% | Tackles won | 58% |
| 15 | Total tackles | 12 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 50 | Recoveries | 42 |
| 26 | Clearances | 42 |
| 2 | Errors lead to a shot | 0 |
| (H) | Goalkeeping | (A) |
| 0 | Total saves | 5 |
| -0.55 | Goals prevented | 0.24 |
| 1 | Big saves | 2 |
| 0 | High claims | 2 |
| 0 | Punches | 2 |
| 6 | Goal kicks | 9 |
Espanyol Vs Rayo Vallecano Season Stats
| Espanyol | Performance Summary | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Matches | 14 |
| 18 | Goals Scored | 13 |
| 16 | Goals Conceded | 15 |
| 1.29 | Goals per Game | 0.93 |
| 1.14 | Goals Conceded per Game | 1.07 |
| 4.64 | Shots on Target per Game | 4.29 |
| 2.43 | Big Chances per Game | 2.57 |
| 41.36% | Ball Possession | 53.50% |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 15.57 | Tackles per Game | 17.07 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals Conceded | 2 |
| 13.29 | Fouls per Game | 13.43 |
| 1.29 | Offsides per Game | 1.79 |
| 6.79 | Goal Kicks per Game | 8.29 |
| 20.43 | Throw-ins per Game | 20.36 |
| 1.86 | Yellow Cards per Game | 2.21 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 2 |
LaLiga 25/26 Standings
| POS | TEAM | MP | W | L | D | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 34 | |
| 2 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 33 | |
| 3 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 32 | |
| 4 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 31 | |
| 5 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 24 | |
| 6 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24 | |
| 7 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 20 | |
| 8 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 20 | |
| 9 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17 | |
| 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 16 | |
| 11 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 16 | |
| 12 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 16 | |
| 13 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 16 | |
| 14 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 15 | |
| 15 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 14 | |
| 16 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 13 | |
| 17 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 12 | |
| 18 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | |
| 19 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 9 | |
| 20 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 9 |
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