Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona: Spanish La Liga preview, head-to-head & prediction
Rayo Vallecano meet RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in Spanish La Liga, with kick-off on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 17:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met 24 times. Rayo Vallecano have won 9, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 11, with 4 draws.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | Spanish La Liga | Rayo Vallecano 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona |
| 07 Dec 2025 | Spanish La Liga | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Rayo Vallecano |
| 04 Apr 2025 | Spanish La Liga | Rayo Vallecano 0–4 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona |
| 31 Aug 2024 | Spanish La Liga | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–1 Rayo Vallecano |
| 21 May 2023 | Spanish La Liga | Rayo Vallecano 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona |
Recent form
Rayo Vallecano are out of form — W L D L L from their last 5 (W1 D1 L3).
- W v Racing Santander (3–2)
- L v FC Barcelona (2–5)
- D v Deportivo Alavés (1–1)
- L v Sevilla FC (1–2)
- L v Ipswich Town (0–3)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are out of form — L L W L D from their last 5 (W1 D1 L3).
- L v Real Sociedad (1–2)
- L v Real Madrid (1–2)
- W v Levante (3–0)
- L v Coventry City (1–3)
- D v Middlesbrough (3–3)
What to expect
There's little to separate these two on form and history — this has the makings of a tight, evenly-matched contest that could turn on a single moment.
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