La Liga
Match Analysis
Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano
L
D
L
L
W
L
Espanyol
L
L
W
L
D
D
What do these metrics mean?
- Strength
- Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
- Shot Conversion
- Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Shots on Target
- Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Possession
- Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
- Save Rate
- Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
- Attacking Potential
- Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
- Defensive Potential
- Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
- Expected Goals
- Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
- Head to Head
- Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
- Wins the Game
- Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.
Head to Head History
| Home Team | Away Team | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano | Espanyol | 1 - 0 | April 23, 2026 |
| Espanyol | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 0 | December 7, 2025 |
| Rayo Vallecano | Espanyol | 0 - 4 | April 4, 2025 |
| Espanyol | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 1 | August 31, 2024 |
| Rayo Vallecano | Espanyol | 1 - 2 | May 21, 2023 |
| Espanyol | Rayo Vallecano | 0 - 2 | August 19, 2022 |
Rayo Vallecano Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 26 | Away | Barcelona | 5 - 2 | Loss |
| Aug 20, 26 | Home | Alaves | 1 - 1 | Draw |
| Aug 15, 26 | Away | Sevilla | 2 - 1 | Loss |
| Aug 8, 26 | Away | Ipswich | 3 - 0 | Loss |
| Aug 1, 26 | Away | Charleroi | 2 - 3 | Win |
| Jul 26, 26 | Away | Feyenoord | 2 - 1 | Loss |
Espanyol Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 26 | Away | Real Sociedad | 2 - 1 | Loss |
| Aug 22, 26 | Home | Real Madrid | 1 - 2 | Loss |
| Aug 16, 26 | Home | Levante | 3 - 0 | Win |
| Aug 8, 26 | Away | Coventry | 3 - 1 | Loss |
| Aug 1, 26 | Away | Middlesbrough | 3 - 3 | Draw |
| Jul 29, 26 | Away | Burnley | 2 - 2 | Draw |
La Liga Table
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Espanyol | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 3 |
| 16 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
Predictions
Rayo Vallecano to win
This prediction indicates that Rayo Vallecano has a 52.36% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 25.87 %Most Likely Scorelines
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