Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Madrid gear up to host the Catalonia-based outfit.

The Matchday 30 fixtures of the LaLiga take us to the Estadio de Vallecas Stadium as Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol lock horns in a thrilling clash.

Rayo Vallecano are currently positioned 7th in the LaLiga points table. In the 29 matches they have played, they have won 10, drawn 10, and lost nine, accumulating 40 points. With a superior goal difference, they are level on points with teams like Celta Vigo and Mallorca.

They will be eager to solidify their position and push for a top-six finish by closing the gap with 6th-placed Real Betis. Rayo will also look to capitalize on their home advantage when they host the Catalonia-based outfit in their upcoming game.

Espanyol de Barcelona are currently 16th in the LaLiga points table, sitting just two points ahead of 18th-placed Leganes, who are in the relegation zone. They have managed only one win in their last five matches, with their most recent game ending in a draw against Atlético Madrid.

Espanyol put up a resilient performance in that match after Cesar Azpilicueta opened the scoring for Atletico in the 38th minute. However, Javi Puado converted a penalty to secure a crucial equalizer for Espanyol.

Kick-Off: 

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas Stadium
• Date: Saturday, 5 April
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form: 

Rayo Vallecano (in all competitions): W-D-L-D-L

Espanyol (in all competitions): D-L-L-D-W

Players to watch :

Augusto Batalla (Vallecano)

Augusto Batalla, the 28-year-old Argentine goalkeeper from Buenos Aires, has played for clubs like River Plate, San Lorenzo, and Granada before being loaned to Rayo Vallecano. Despite being associated with River Plate since 2016, he has made only 36 appearances, spending most of his career on loan at various clubs.

Batalla has also represented the Argentina U-20 team 13 times and was part of the squad that won the South American Youth Football Championship in 2015. For his outstanding performances, he was named the Best Goalkeeper of the South American U-17 Football Championship.

Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol)

Leandro Cabrera, the 33-year-old Uruguayan defender from Montevideo, has played for clubs like Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid Castilla, Zaragoza, and Getafe before joining Espanyol in 2020. Since then, he has made 120 appearances and scored five goals for the club.

OFICIAL | Leandro Cabrera deja de pertenecer al Getafe C.F. 👉https://t.co/NqT8pOKzov pic.twitter.com/XCc9u8fh42

— Getafe C.F. (@GetafeCF) January 20, 2020

Cabrera also represented Uruguay’s U-20 squad and was part of the Atlético Madrid team that won the UEFA Europa League in the 2009-10 season. With Espanyol, he won the Segunda División title in the 2020-21 season.

Match facts

• Vallecano won one game in their last five matches.
• Espanyol won two of their last five matches.
• They are coming after a draw against Atletico.

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol : Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – Vallecano to win the match – 8/11 with bet365
• Tip 2 – Randy Nteka to score first – 6/1 with William Hill
• Tip 3 – Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Espanyol– 11/2 with PaddyPower

Injury and team news

Vallecano will miss the presence of Abdul Momin for the upcoming game.

The visitors have no injuries for the next game.

Head-to-head record

Total matches – 42

Vallecano won – 12

Espanyol won – 19

Matches drawn – 11

Predicted lineup

Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Batalla (GK); Ratiu, Aridane, Fernandez, Chavarria; Ciss, Lopez; de Frutos, Trejo, Garcia; Nteka

Espanyol predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Garcia (GK); El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero; Lozano, Zarate; Carreras, Kral, Puado; Fernandez

Match prediction

Looking at Vallecano’s recent dip in form, we expect them to turn around their fortunes to make a strong win in the next match and solidify their positions for a top-five finish.

Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Espanyol

Telecast Details

India: GXR World Website

UK: Premier Sports and ITV

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.