Rayo Vallecano (16th place, 35 points) host Espanyol (11th place, 38 points) at Estadio de Vallecas. The La Liga match takes place on April 23, 2026, 8:00 PM. Rayo aims to extend its distance from the relegation zone, while Espanyol seeks to consolidate its mid-table position

Rayo Vallecano's form is LWWLL (W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss). They recorded 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 games, with the last match ending in a defeat. Rayo Vallecano's goal production is faltering recently (1.0 goals on average), while their season average is 1.5 goals. Espanyol's form is DLLDL. The team is winless in their last 5 matches, with 2 draws and 3 losses. Their last encounter resulted in a loss. Espanyol's goal production is also faltering (1.0 goals on average), compared to a season average of 1.3 goals

Rayo Vallecano averages 0.94 goals per home game and concedes 0.61 goals. Over the entire season, Rayo scored 29 goals and conceded 38. Espanyol averages 1.19 goals away from home and concedes 1.69 goals. Overall, Espanyol scored 37 goals and conceded 48. Rayo's home matches saw an average of 2.0 goals per game, with both teams scoring in only 1 out of 5 matches. More than 2.5 goals were scored in 2 out of 5 games

In the 3 recent head-to-head matches, Espanyol dominated with 3 wins compared to 0 for Rayo Vallecano. The goal difference is 1:7 in favor of Espanyol. The last meeting on December 7, 2025, ended 0:1 in favor of Espanyol

For Rayo Vallecano, Jorge de Frutos is important with 10 goals, 1 assist, and an average rating of 6.92. Isi Palazón has 3 goals and 3 assists with an average rating of 6.89. Andrei Rațiu, a defender, contributed 3 assists and has a season rating of 6.94. For Espanyol, Edu Expósito is a key player with 1 goal and 6 assists, with an average rating of 7.14. Roberto Fernández scored 6 goals and 2 assists, and Kike García also has 6 goals and 1 assist

Rayo Vallecano's goalkeeper Dani Cárdenas made one appearance this season and Rayo Vallecano achieved 9 clean sheets this season. Espanyol recorded 8 clean sheets this season

Estadio de Vallecas is a significant factor. Rayo Vallecano scored an average of 0.94 home goals and conceded only 0.61 home goals. The stadium recently saw an average of 2.0 goals per game. Both teams scored in 1 of 5 matches, and over 2.5 goals were scored in 2 of 5 matches.