Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol
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Rayo Vallecano host Espanyol at Vallecas on September 15, both sides level on four points after an uneven start to the season. Neither has settled into rhythm yet, so an early confidence boost is very much up for grabs.
Rayo have blown hot and cold under new boss Beñat San José — a 5-2 hammering by Barcelona sandwiched between a draw with Alavés and a 3-2 win over Racing Santander, where Sergio Camello scored twice. Espanyol opened with a 3-0 win over Levante, Roberto Fernández netting a brace, before back-to-back losses and a draw with Sevilla — Fernández has kept scoring since.
History leans Espanyol's way — 15 wins to Rayo's 10 in 32 meetings — though Rayo broke a long winless streak in this fixture with a 1-0 win in April, Camello grabbing a late winner.
Expect goals to be at a premium. Our prediction: 1-1
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | RCD Espanyol | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
Head to Head
11
Rayo Vallecano wins
8
Draws
17
RCD Espanyol wins
Goals: 41 - 60
