Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 May

Betiball's prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol on 21 May 2023 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol preview before placing your bet.

Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol: Starting Lineups Time : 21/05/2023 08:00

Rayo Vallecano
1 - 2
Finished
RCD Espanyol
87' event Andres Martin Garcia / Alvaro Garcia
87' event Jose Pozo / Isaac Palazon Camacho
73' event Radamel Falcao / Oscar Guido Trejo
73' event Unai Lopez Cabrera / Pathe Ciss
70' event Alejandro Catena Marugán
67' event Sergio Camello / Raul de Tomas
42' event Raul de Tomas
40' event Oscar Guido Trejo
event 88' Eduardo Exposito / Sergi Darder
event 88' Vinicius de Souza Costa / Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
event 85' Oscar Gil Regano
event 76' Cesar Jasib Montes Castro / Sergi Gomez Sola
event 67' Keidi Bare / Fernando Calero
event 59' Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
event 39' Leandro Cabrera Sasia
event 23' Sergi Darder
87' event Andres Martin Garcia / Alvaro Garcia
event 88' Eduardo Exposito / Sergi Darder
87' event Jose Pozo / Isaac Palazon Camacho
event 88' Vinicius de Souza Costa / Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
73' event Radamel Falcao / Oscar Guido Trejo
event 85' Oscar Gil Regano
73' event Unai Lopez Cabrera / Pathe Ciss
event 76' Cesar Jasib Montes Castro / Sergi Gomez Sola
70' event Alejandro Catena Marugán
event 67' Keidi Bare / Fernando Calero
67' event Sergio Camello / Raul de Tomas
event 59' Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
42' event Raul de Tomas
event 39' Leandro Cabrera Sasia
40' event Oscar Guido Trejo
event 23' Sergi Darder
Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano
Substitutions
#9 Radamel Falcao
#17 Unai Lopez Cabrera
#12 Andres Martin Garcia
#34 Sergio Camello
#22 Jose Pozo
#16 Abdul Mumin
#24 Esteban Ariel Saveljich
#15 Pep Chavarria
#29 Diego Mendez
#14 Salvi Sanchez
#2 Mario Hernandez
#13 Diego Lopez Rodriguez
Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol
15Shots10
5Shots on Goal6
8Fouls11
4Corner Kick4
12Free kick10
2Offside1
2Yellow card2
29Aerial35
4Save4
16Successful Tackles22
8Interceptions9
5Substitution4
7Shots off goal3
0Hit The Post1
13Head Success19
3Blocked1
16Tackle23
17Dribbles9
36Throw-in21
491Passes272
128Attacks83
83Dangerous attacks28
2Corner Kicks(HT)4
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol
Substitutions
#8 Keidi Bare
#12 Vinicius de Souza Costa
#23 Cesar Jasib Montes Castro
#20 Eduardo Exposito
#18 Ronael Pierre-Gabriel
#1 Joan Garcia Pons
#3 Adria Giner Pedrosa
#22 Alexis Vidal Parreu
#16 Jose Carlos Lazo
#25 Alvaro Fernandez
#30 Luca Koleosho
#19 Daniel Gomez Alcon
Commentary
88' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Eduardo Exposito / Sergi Darder
88' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Vinicius de Souza Costa / Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo
87' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Andres Martin Garcia / Alvaro Garcia
87' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Jose Pozo / Isaac Palazon Camacho
85' Oscar Gil Regano - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
76' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Cesar Jasib Montes Castro / Sergi Gomez Sola
73' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Radamel Falcao / Oscar Guido Trejo
73' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Unai Lopez Cabrera / Pathe Ciss
70' Alejandro Catena Marugán - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
67' Rayo Vallecano — substitution: Sergio Camello / Raul de Tomas
67' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Keidi Bare / Fernando Calero
59' Goal! Nicolas Melamed Ribaudo - RCD Espanyol
42' Penalty scored! Raul de Tomas - Rayo Vallecano
40' Oscar Guido Trejo - Rayo Vallecano receive a yellow card
39' Leandro Cabrera Sasia - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
23' Goal! Sergi Darder - RCD Espanyol

How We Build the Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol on 21 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rayo Vallecano's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against RCD Espanyol's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Rayo Vallecano and RCD Espanyol sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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