Prediction and odds analysis for Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano at 00:30 on 08/12/2025, La Liga 2025/26

06/12/2025 23:08:00 PANDATV

Preview and odds analysis for Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano at 00:30 on 08/12/2025. Result prediction, expected lineups, and expert opinions for the La Liga 2025/26 Round 15 match between Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano.

Match preview: Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano

90-minute odds: 0 : 1/4

Total goals line: 2 1/4

Espanyol will host Rayo Vallecano at their home ground in La Liga Round 15, 2025/26. The home side is enjoying strong form, sitting 6th in the table with 24 points from 14 games, while Rayo Vallecano ranks 9th with 17 points.

Espanyol has been performing excellently this La Liga season with 7 wins so far. They recently achieved consecutive wins against Sevilla and Celta Vigo in the domestic league. However, the Catalan club was shocked by a 0-1 defeat to lower-tier Baleares in the Copa del Rey, resulting in an early exit. This means Espanyol will concentrate fully on La Liga, where their home form is impressive (16 points from 8 matches).

Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano also recently competed in the Copa del Rey, winning 2-1 after extra time against Real Avila to advance. In La Liga, the visitors have drawn consecutive matches against Real Madrid, Real Oviedo, and Valencia. Despite being 9th, Rayo Vallecano remains a challenging opponent, fighting hard for a European competition spot next season.

Regarding head-to-head records, Espanyol has a slight advantage in recent encounters. In their latest meeting in April 2025, Espanyol won decisively 4-0 away. With home advantage and motivation to recover after the cup loss, Espanyol is expected to secure all three points in this fixture.

Team news for Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano

Espanyol: Javi Puado is out due to a knee injury. Edu Exposito is likely to maintain a midfield position. Roberto Fernandez is expected to start up front.

Rayo Vallecano: Abdul Mumin, Diego Mendez, Pedro Diaz, and Oscar Trejo are injured. Pathe Ciss is suspended. The availability of Alemao and Randy Nteka is uncertain.