Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction and Analysis

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol

Rayo Vallecano return to league action looking to recover from their 4–1 defeat against Real Madrid. Despite that heavy result, Rayo are generally more competitive against evenly matched opponents and should take a more controlled approach here.

Espanyol have shown that they can remain compact away from home, while their recent 1–1 draw with Sevilla demonstrated their ability to compete without allowing the match to become too open. This fixture is likely to be closely contested, with neither side possessing a clear attacking advantage.