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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol

Spain Spain

LaLiga Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes
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Match Events

3' Event
Garcia A.
26' Event
Pedrosa A.
Assist: Garcia A.
45'
Lopez U.

AI Match Summary

The LaLiga game between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Rayo Vallecano.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

51%
Rayo Vallecano
20%
Draws
29%
Espanyol
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Rayo Vallecano

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

29% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Rayo Vallecano come out ahead of Espanyol on wins alone.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 37.2%
Rayo Vallecano Clean Sheet 10%
Espanyol Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Rayo Vallecano Espanyol
Matches Played 33 29
Wins 15 6
Draws 7 10
Losses 11 13
Goals Scored 1.42 1.41
Goals Conceded 1.36 1.59
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 15, 2026 LaLiga
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol
2:1
Apr 23, 2026 LaLiga
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol
1:0
Dec 7, 2025 LaLiga
Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano
1:0
Apr 4, 2025 LaLiga
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol
0:4
Aug 31, 2024 LaLiga
Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Rayo Vallecano Compare

Top Goalscorer Garcia A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Pedrosa A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Espanyol Compare

Top Goalscorer Fernandez Jaen R.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.94
Avg xA / game 1.18

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Rayo Vallecano 34 / 100
Espanyol 32 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Rayo Vallecano Espanyol

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Espanyol Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Rayo Vallecano's goal record stands at 85% scoring rate across 33 recent games.

Espanyol's defensive record shows goals conceded in 76% of 29 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Rayo Vallecano remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Rayo Vallecano VS Espanyol
1.5 Goals Scored 1.63
2.63 Goals Conceded 1.75
100% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Rayo Vallecano

(Home)
15 Sept
Rayo Vallecano
2 : 1
Espanyol
12 Sept
Real Madrid
4 : 1
Rayo Vallecano
05 Sept
Rayo Vallecano
3 : 2
Racing Santander
31 Aug
Barcelona
5 : 2
Rayo Vallecano
20 Aug
Rayo Vallecano
1 : 1
Alaves
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Espanyol

(Away)
15 Sept
Rayo Vallecano
2 : 1
Espanyol
12 Sept
Osasuna
0 : 2
Espanyol
06 Sept
Espanyol
1 : 1
Sevilla
29 Aug
Real Sociedad
2 : 1
Espanyol
22 Aug
Espanyol
1 : 2
Real Madrid
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Barcelona 6 6 0 0 28:6 18
2 Real Madrid 6 5 0 1 17:6 15
3 Betis 6 5 0 1 8:6 15
4 Atl. Madrid 6 4 1 1 14:6 13
5 Sevilla 6 4 1 1 9:6 13
6 Alaves 6 3 1 2 11:6 10
7 Dep. A Coruna 6 2 3 1 9:7 9
8 Espanyol 6 2 1 3 9:7 7
9 Ath Bilbao 5 2 1 2 7:6 7
10 Racing Santander 6 2 1 3 11:16 7
11 Rayo Vallecano 6 2 1 3 10:15 7
12 Real Sociedad 6 2 1 3 6:11 7
13 Osasuna 6 2 1 3 5:12 7
14 Villarreal 6 1 2 3 10:11 5
15 Levante 5 1 2 2 7:9 5
16 Getafe 6 1 2 3 3:7 5
17 Celta Vigo 6 0 4 2 3:6 4
18 Valencia 6 1 1 4 2:10 4
19 Malaga 6 0 3 3 3:11 3
20 Elche 6 0 2 4 8:16 2
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - LaLiga2 2027/2028 (Main)