Espanyol v Rayo Vallecano predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Espanyol v Rayo Vallecano predictions Primera Division Spain, Spain	21/10/2012 16:00	full time result	Draw	3.75	Bet at Pinnacle
Betting prediction was written by Matt

Espanyol v Rayo Vallecano predictions and preview: Betting stats

Espanyol are bottom of La Liga after 7 games and without a win on 2 points (W0 D2 L5). Their form is fairly reflective of their season so far at LDLLD as is their home form. They have lost two games and drawn one so far. Their games have averaged 3 goals with 4 over 2.5 goals and 3 below.

Rayo Vallecano are 10^th in the league with 10 points (W3 D1 L3). They ended a three game losing streak in their last home game and since starting the season with consecutive wins that was their first win in a while. Form of DLLLW shows how they’ve had a barren spell in between victories. Away from home they began with a 2-1 win at Betis but have since shipped 10 goals (although they have scored 4) in consecutive defeats. Their games have averaged a little more goals at 3.29 per game but they’ve had the same overs and unders.

Last season was the first time these two sides have met in the league for about 8 years. The corresponding fixture was a crushing 5-1 victory for Espanyol but it must be said the striker who grabbed a hat-trick in that game only managed 2 further goals and has since left the club.

Team News and Run of Play

Espanyol are still without Baena and top striker Sergio Garcia and have been for a while; both with metatarsal injuries. Rayo don’t seem to have any key players out injured for this tie.

Espanyol have been poor so far if a little unlucky. Their goal difference of -5 from their 5 defeats tells a tale. They haven’t been beaten by more than one goal yet this season. I suspect this will mean they will probably go about this game in a similar style to recent performances and hope for an upturn in fortune.

Vallecano have conceded 11 of their 14 goals away from home in one fewer game than they’ve played at home which tells a story; they don’t seem to be able to keep the home sides at bay. The fact they scored 3 at Atletico Madrid in a 4-3 defeat will be encouraging as they have probably been Atletico’s sternest test so far. I think they will go about this game with a ‘score one more’ sort of attitude. Against a defence like Espanyol’s they will believe they can grab the extra goal.

For me this game will see goals as both teams see this game as winnable. They both see the other’s defence as a weak point and will look to exploit this.

Espanyol v Rayo Vallecano predictions: 1X2 betting preview

I’m going to stick my neck out on this game and call a draw. Vallecano were shocking last time out away from home in a heavy 6-1 defeat at Valladolid but I suspect they will have been given a severe dressing down by their manager and will look to rectify their poor record. Espanyol may have to wait another week or so for a first victory.

If you also predict the stalemate, follow me to Pinnacle where they have odds of 3.75.

Espanyol v Rayo Vallecano predictions: Asian Handicap preview

Vallecano (+0.5) looks a bet here. If they take the win or secure my predicted draw then you win at odds of 2.01 with 188bet. I’m afraid I can’t see Espanyol’s luck changing too soon.

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Espanyol v Rayo Vallecano predictions: Total Goals preview

Looking at the games these teams have had either home, for Espanyol, or away, for Rayo, they average 4.5 goals in these games. 1.83 for over 2.5 goals with Paddy Power looks good odds for me. If you can perhaps see the 2-2 draw then over 3.5 goals is 3.00 with Ladbrokes.

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