Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2024

Find Out Why We’re Keen on BTTS No

Our prediction is that Espanyol or Rayo will fail to score a goal, with the Both Teams to Score betting market offering us the chance to wager on BTTS No. Generous odds of -150 are currently available.

Rayo Are 5 From 7 on the H2H

Espanyol drew away from home in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Atlético Madrid at Civitas Metropolitano. The Barcelona outfit ended up with just 38% possession and one shot on target.

Rayo Vallecano lost when they were last in action. In a home game at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, they were beaten 2-1 by Barcelona. Rayo had just 35% of the ball and recorded four shots on goal, with Unai Lopez the only player to find the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Espanyol beat Rayo in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas. It’s been five Rayo wins in the past 7 meetings beween these teams.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Espanyol	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
13	Rayo Vallecano	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. Espanyol have had 48.8% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.4 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts, while being awarded 4.2 corners.

Top scorer Javier Puado has found the net 4 times, Martin Braithwaite 2, with Nico Ribaudo and Leandro Cabrera both scoring 1. Pere Milla is top assists maker with 2, while goalkeeper Joan Garcia has kept 1 clean sheets.

Rayo have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, averaging 14.3 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 0.7 goals. Inigo Perez's team average 48.0% possession, 372.7 passes, 5.5 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.

Jorge de Frutos has scored 2 goals, followed by Unai Lopez, Sergio Camello, Florian Lejeune and Isi Palazon on 1. Jorge de Frutos, Abdul Mumin and Pathe Ciss have clocked up 1 assists, with Stole Dimitrievski keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Espanyol confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joan Garcia (GK), Omar El Hilali, Fernando Calero, Marash Kumbulla, Brian Olivan, Jofre Carreras, Jose Gragera, Alex Kral, Carlos Romero, Javier Puado, Alejo Veliz.

Rayo Vallecano confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Dani Cardenas (GK), Andrei Ratiu, Abdul Mumin, Florian Lejeune, Alfonso Espino, Jorge de Frutos, Oscar Valentin, Unai Lopez, Alvaro Garcia, Sergio Camello, Adrian Embarba.

Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re confident that one of the teams will fail to get on the scoresheet in this La Liga clash. The odds of -150 when it comes to the BTTS No option are definitely worth taking based on the latest stats.

BTTS No Probability

The betting sites make it a 60% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

If you not only think that BTTS No is going to happen but also anticipate a particular team to win, you can combine the two picks in the Result & Both Teams to Score market.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Espanyol 1 - 0 Rayo

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Espanyol winning 1-0. Odds of +500 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano Odds

The bookies have betting odds of +170 for Espanyol to win this La Liga game, while Rayo Vallecano are +190 and the draw is available at +200.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those customers expecting two goals or less.

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Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+200

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+260

X

-120

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-275

X2

-225

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-115

2 Hcp 0.0

+106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-225

Over 2.5

+175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+120

No

-163

Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Espanyol vs Rayo team news.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the La Liga squads.

Espanyol Team Page Rayo Vallecano Team Page