Rayo Vallecano – Espanyol : Preview & Prediction
Rayo Vallecano has the status of the best team at home since Andoni Iraola’s gang conceded only 2 points on their pre against Celta Vigo (0-0) on November 1st. The Madrid club managed the feat of bringing down FC Barcelona (1-0) at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas thanks to a realization of Radamel Falcao. The latest victim to date is Mallorca (3-1) on November 22 !. The current 6th in Liga, just 5 points from 2nd place, has a good card to play this season and the latter painfully eliminated Guijuelo (1-1, 4 tab 3) in the Copa del Rey this Thursday a few days after having obtained a very good point on the side of Valence (1-1). Espanyol Barcelona, 9th, is on a good dynamic since the Catalan club won its last two meetings against Real Sociedad (1-0) and on the ground of Solares (3-2) in the Round of 16 of the King’s Cup this Wednesday. So brilliant at home (only 1 defeat), the Barcelona club is however very disappointing away from home, where it occupies 18th place. Espanyol have no victory in 7 trips in La Liga and have already suffered 4 losses in Mallorca (1-0), on the field of Sevilla FC (2-0), in Getafe (2-1) and on the lawn of FC Barcelona (1-0). Will Espanyol go on to have an 8th game without a win far from the RCDE Stadium ?.
Rayo Vallecano have won the last 3 matches against Espanyol.
Rayo Vallecano won 2-0 against the Catalan club in a friendly on July 24.
Rayo Vallecano, 6th, is only 4 points from a qualifying place for the C1.
Espanyol is in the soft underbelly of the standings, in 9th place.
Spanyol have the third worst away record: 0 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses.
Rayo Vallecano have the best record at home: 6 wins and 1 draw in 7 receptions in La Liga.
Home unbeaten Rayo Vallecano rub shoulders with Espanyol Barcelona still looking for their first away win. The result of this meeting should smile to the locals.
Rayo Vallecano – Espanyol : Betting Tips
Rayo Vallecano – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
