Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
23 competitive meetings since 2011 · La Liga, Segunda División
Head-to-head summary
In 23 competitive meetings since the 2011/12 season, Espanyol hold a narrow advantage with 11 wins to Rayo Vallecano's 9, alongside 3 draws. In La Liga action, Espanyol lead with 11 wins from 21 matches, while Rayo Vallecano won both Segunda División encounters. Espanyol have recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in 11 home fixtures against Rayo Vallecano, scoring 37 total goals across all meetings compared to Rayo Vallecano's 30.
Rayo Vallecano won the last two meetings in 2026, securing a 1–0 home win on 23 April 2026 and a 2–1 victory on 15 September 2026. Prior to that, Espanyol put together a 4-game winning run from May 2023 to December 2025, which included a 4–0 victory on 4 April 2025. Earlier in the sequence, Rayo Vallecano managed their own 5-game winning run from October 2020 to August 2022.
Matches between these teams average 2.91 goals per game, with over 1.5 goals occurring in 17 of 23 fixtures (74%) and over 2.5 goals in 14 of 23 (61%). Early goals are common, as 19 of 23 games (83%) feature at least one goal before half-time, though 52% of goals arrive in the second half. The most frequent scorelines are 0–1 to Rayo Vallecano and 2–1 to Espanyol, each occurring 4 times.
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Espanyol | Draw | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanyol ahead at HT | 522% | 14% | 14% |
| Level at HT | 522% | 14% | 313% |
| Rayo Vallecano ahead at HT | 14% | 14% | 522% |
23 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 10 of 14 times (71%).
Trailed at the break 7 times, came back to win 1.
Trailed at the break 7 times, came back to win 1.
Most common scores
- Espanyol 0–1 Rayo Vallecano 4× · 17%
- Espanyol 2–1 Rayo Vallecano 4× · 17%
- Espanyol 1–0 Rayo Vallecano 2× · 9%
- Espanyol 0–2 Rayo Vallecano 2× · 9%
- Espanyol 2–2 Rayo Vallecano 2× · 9%
- Espanyol 1–2 Rayo Vallecano 1× · 4%
Home and away record
When Espanyol play at home (11 games)
Espanyol 6 · Draws 2 · Rayo Vallecano 3
When Rayo Vallecano play at home (12 games)
Espanyol 5 · Draws 1 · Rayo Vallecano 6
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Espanyol | Draws | Rayo Vallecano | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | |
| Segunda División | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano | 2–1HT 2–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 6 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–0HT 0–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 33 | |
| Espanyol | 1–0HT 1–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 15 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 0–4HT 0–2 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 30 | |
| Espanyol | 2–1HT 1–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 4 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–2HT 1–1 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 35 | |
| Espanyol | 0–2HT 0–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 2 | |
| Espanyol | 0–1HT 0–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 33 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–0HT 0–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 16 | |
| Espanyol | 2–3HT 2–0 | Rayo Vallecano | Segunda División · Matchday 23 |
Show all 23 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–0HT 0–0 | Espanyol | Segunda División · Matchday 6 | |
| Espanyol | 2–1HT 0–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 23 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 2–2HT 1–2 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 7 | |
| Espanyol | 2–1HT 1–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 28 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 3–0HT 1–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 9 | |
| Espanyol | 1–1HT 0–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 35 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–3HT 1–1 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 16 | |
| Espanyol | 2–2HT 1–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 33 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–4HT 0–1 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 14 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 2–0HT 1–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 27 | |
| Espanyol | 3–2HT 1–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 8 | |
| Espanyol | 5–1HT 4–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 27 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 0–1HT 0–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 8 |
La Liga
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano | 2–1HT 2–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 6 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–0HT 0–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 33 | |
| Espanyol | 1–0HT 1–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 15 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 0–4HT 0–2 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 30 | |
| Espanyol | 2–1HT 1–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 4 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–2HT 1–1 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 35 | |
| Espanyol | 0–2HT 0–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 2 | |
| Espanyol | 0–1HT 0–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 33 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–0HT 0–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 16 | |
| Espanyol | 2–1HT 0–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 23 |
Show all 21 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano | 2–2HT 1–2 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 7 | |
| Espanyol | 2–1HT 1–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 28 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 3–0HT 1–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 9 | |
| Espanyol | 1–1HT 0–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 35 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–3HT 1–1 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 16 | |
| Espanyol | 2–2HT 1–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 33 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–4HT 0–1 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 14 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 2–0HT 1–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 27 | |
| Espanyol | 3–2HT 1–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 8 | |
| Espanyol | 5–1HT 4–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 27 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 0–1HT 0–0 | Espanyol | La Liga · Matchday 8 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espanyol | 2–3HT 2–0 | Rayo Vallecano | Segunda División · Matchday 23 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–0HT 0–0 | Espanyol | Segunda División · Matchday 6 |
Records
4 Apr 2025 · La Liga · Estadio de Vallecas
23 Oct 2015 · La Liga · Estadio de Vallecas
Espanyol 5–1 Rayo Vallecano (Mar 2012)
May 2023 – Dec 2025
Oct 2020 – Aug 2022
Current form
Espanyol
- D
- L
- L
- W
- D
12th in La Liga · 8 pts from 8 games. Last: Malaga 1–1 Espanyol (La Liga).
Rayo Vallecano
- D
- D
- W
- L
- W
13th in La Liga · 8 pts from 7 games. Last: Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Athletic Club (La Liga).
Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano FAQ
Who has won more Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano matches?
Espanyol have won more: 11 wins to Rayo Vallecano's 9, with 3 draws, from 23 competitive meetings since the 2011/12 season.
What was the last Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano result?
Rayo Vallecano 2–1 Espanyol, played on 15 September 2026 (La Liga).
How many goals are scored in Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano games?
The fixture averages 2.91 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 61% of meetings and both teams scored in 57%.
What is the most common score in Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano?
Espanyol 0–1 Rayo Vallecano, which has happened 4 times in 23 meetings since the 2011/12 season.
What is the biggest win in Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano history?
In our records (since the 2011/12 season) the biggest margin is Rayo Vallecano 0–4 Espanyol, on 4 April 2025 (La Liga).
When do Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano play next?
Espanyol host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday 7 February 2027 at 16:00 UTC (La Liga).
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