Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol

Current streaks

Recent form

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano's recent form has been mixed, with their latest victory against Deportivo Alavés breaking a five-match winless streak. The Madrid-based side have struggled to find consistency, experiencing a run of three consecutive defeats against Barcelona, Villarreal CF, and Real Madrid. Despite their middling form, Rayo have managed to maintain a respectable 7th position in La Liga with 40 points from 29 games. Their defensive record has been relatively solid, conceding an average of 1.17 goals per game in their last six matches, while their attack has been less prolific, scoring just one goal per game on average. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs. The 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad stands out as the highest-scoring game in this period, showcasing Rayo's ability to compete with stronger opposition.

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol's recent form has been largely inconsistent, with the team struggling to string together consecutive victories. Their last six matches have yielded just one win, three draws, and two losses, indicating a lack of consistency in their performances. Espanyol have been involved in a series of low-scoring affairs, with five of their last six matches ending with two goals or fewer. The team have managed to score in each of their last six games, albeit only once in each match, highlighting their difficulties in front of goal. Defensively, Espanyol have kept only one clean sheet in this period, conceding an average of 1.17 goals per game. Their position of 16th in the league table reflects their mixed form, with the team hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone. The high percentage of matches where both teams scored (83%) suggests that while Espanyol are finding the net regularly, they are also struggling to keep their opponents at bay.

Recent home/away form

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano have shown a mixed form at home recently, with a solid run of three consecutive wins followed by a loss and two draws in their last three matches. Their goal-scoring record has been consistent, netting at least once in five out of six games, though they've struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in this period. Interestingly, both teams have scored in four of the six matches, suggesting exciting encounters for the fans. The team's home performances have been relatively low-scoring, with half of the games seeing under 2.5 goals. Rayo Vallecano's most impressive streak came in their three-match winning run, where they scored two goals in each of the victories against RC Celta and Girona before a narrow 1-0 win over Real Valladolid.

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol's recent away form has been notably poor, with the team struggling to find consistency on the road. In their last six away matches, Espanyol have managed just one win, one draw, and suffered four defeats, indicating a concerning trend for the 16th-placed La Liga side. Their goal-scoring record has been particularly worrying, with the team netting only four goals in these six matches, averaging a mere 0.67 goals per game. Defensively, they have conceded seven goals, keeping only one clean sheet during this period. The majority of their away fixtures have been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of the matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Interestingly, Espanyol endured a three-match losing streak away from home between December and February, highlighting their struggles on their travels. Despite these challenges, their most recent away victory against Deportivo Alavés offers a glimmer of hope for potential improvement in their away performances.