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Matchday 6 · Tuesday 15 September, 19:00 · Campo de Futbol de Vallecas

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol: line-ups

Rayo Vallecano 14 · 4 points
19:00 Tue 15 Sep
Espanyol 12 · 4 points

Predicted line-ups Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol

Rayo Vallecano 4-3-3 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Rayo Vallecano fielded on 5 September against Racing Santander.

1 Cárdenas
17 Pedrosa
6 Ciss
24 Lejeune
2 Ratiu
8 López
23 Valentín
4 Díaz
18 García
10 Camello
19 De Frutos

Last line-up for Rayo Vallecano: Cárdenas, Pedrosa, Ciss, Lejeune, Ratiu, López, Valentín, Díaz, García, Camello, De Frutos

Espanyol 4-4-2 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Espanyol fielded on 6 September against Sevilla.

13 Dmitrović
21 Hinojo
6 Cabrera
14 Núñez
23 El Hilali
24 Dolan
8 Expósito
20 Moscardo
22 Calatrava
9 Fernández
28 Hernández

Last line-up for Espanyol: Dmitrović, Hinojo, Cabrera, Núñez, El Hilali, Dolan, Expósito, Moscardo, Calatrava, Fernández, Hernández

Injuries and suspensions

Rayo Vallecano

  • Augusto Batalla Broken fibula Unavailable
  • Isi Palazón Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Jozhua Vertrouwd Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Luiz Felipe Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Marash Kumbulla Muscle injury Unavailable

Espanyol

  • Javi Puado Knee injury Unavailable
  • Kike García Hamstring injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol?

1 player
  • Tyrhys Dolan Espanyol Likely to start Started 4 of 4 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Rayo Vallecano

  1. Sergio Camello Forward 5 goals 1 assists
  2. Unai López Midfielder 0 goals 3 assists
  3. Álvaro García Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Andrei Ratiu Defender 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Jorge De Frutos Midfielder 0 goals 1 assists

Espanyol

  1. Roberto Fernández Forward 3 goals 0 assists
  2. Javi Hernández Midfielder 0 goals 3 assists
  3. Tyrhys Dolan Midfielder 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Álex Calatrava Midfielder 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Marcos Fernández Forward 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Rayo Vallecano

Player Starts Min. Form
Florian Lejeune 4/4 360 mixed
Pathé Ciss 4/4 360 mixed
Unai López 4/4 333 strong
Jorge De Frutos 4/4 326 mixed
Andrei Ratiu 3/3 270 mixed
Álvaro García 3/4 269 mixed
Óscar Valentín 3/4 260 solid
Sergio Camello 3/4 248 excellent

Espanyol

Player Starts Min. Form
Marko Dmitrović 4/4 360 strong
Unai Núñez 4/4 356 solid
Roger Hinojo 4/4 356 solid
Roberto Fernández 4/4 353 strong
Omar El Hilali 4/4 345 solid
Tyrhys Dolan 4/4 344 mixed
Edu Expósito 4/4 334 solid
Javi Hernández 4/4 317 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.53 1.08
  • Predicted goals3.3
  • Both teams to score100%
  • Over 2.5 goals75%
  • Corners12.0

Team comparison

RAY home Per match ESP away
2.00 Points 0.00
2.00 Goals for 1.00
1.50 Goals against 2.00
1.53 xG for 1.08
1.39 xG against 2.13
9.0 Corners 3.0
DW Home and away form L

Head-to-head record Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol

20 previous meetings
6 Rayo Vallecano 3 draws 11 Espanyol
  • Goals per match2.90
  • Both teams scored55%
  • Over 2.5 goals60%
  • Apr 2026 Rayo Vallecano 1 - 0 Espanyol
  • Dec 2025 Espanyol 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano
  • Apr 2025 Rayo Vallecano 0 - 4 Espanyol
  • Aug 2024 Espanyol 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
  • May 2023 Rayo Vallecano 1 - 2 Espanyol
  • Aug 2022 Espanyol 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
  • Apr 2022 Espanyol 0 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
  • Dec 2021 Rayo Vallecano 1 - 0 Espanyol
  • Feb 2019 Espanyol 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
  • Sep 2018 Rayo Vallecano 2 - 2 Espanyol

Frequently asked questions

When will the line-up for Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for Tuesday 15 September at 19:00.

Who is unavailable for Rayo Vallecano against Espanyol?

Rayo Vallecano are without Augusto Batalla (broken fibula), Isi Palazón (muscle injury), Jozhua Vertrouwd (muscle injury), Luiz Felipe (hamstring injury) and Marash Kumbulla (muscle injury).

Who is unavailable for Espanyol against Rayo Vallecano?

Espanyol are without Javi Puado (knee injury) and Kike García (hamstring injury).

What formation do Rayo Vallecano play?

Rayo Vallecano have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

What formation do Espanyol play?

Espanyol have used a 4-4-2 in 2 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-4-2.

How did the last meeting between Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol finish?

On 23 April 2026, Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol finished 1-0.

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