Espanyol vs Rayo Predictions

Espanyol vs Rayo is scheduled for kick off on 07 December, at 17:30. The game is set to take place at RCDE Stadium, with José María Sánchez Martínez officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Espanyol currently holding the 11th position in the table 4 points behind Rayo. Espanyol have won 3 Spanish La Liga matches against Rayo out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent draw with Real Sociedad, Espanyol aims to claim a win. Espanyol have won 7 of their last 19 Spanish La Liga matches at RCDE Stadium. Rayo's away record stands at 5 victories from 19 games. Following their 2-1 triumph over Alavés, Rayo have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Espanyol on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Espanyol have scored over 1.5 goals in 76% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 74% of games. Their total stands at 43 goals and 158 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Rayo have scored 41 goals with 184 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 71% of matches but conceded in 68% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Espanyol scored 7 goals while Rayo scored 2 goals. Their last match on 23 April 2026 ended in 1-0 to Rayo.