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Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol

18 October 2020 at 15:00Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid

Match Summary

Rayo Vallecano defeated Espanyol 1:0. The match was played in Segunda División 2020.

Rivalry since 2011

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Head to Head Results· 22

Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol have met 22 times — Rayo Vallecano won 8, Espanyol won 11, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Espanyol leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 65 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.95 per match (29 for the home side, 36 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (55%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 games (59%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2012.

Drawn
3
·
11
wins
Total goals
65 · 3.0/match
Both scored
12/22 · 55%
Over 2.5
13/22 · 59%

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Highest-scoring game: 51 v 2012

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Rayo Vallecano have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Espanyol show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Rayo Vallecano dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Rayo Vallecano3wins
0draws4 meetings
Espanyol1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (32%) — the odds may underestimate Rayo Vallecano.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 33.5%Draw 34.9%Away 37.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.902.702.55
Max3.053.002.78
Over 2.5: 40.0%Under 2.5: 66.7%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market31.7%33.5%34.8%
Public market32.2%31.1%36.6%
Δ0.5%2.3%1.8%

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Rayo Vallecano
Result vs. Market: Espanyol (37%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Rayo VallecanoHalf-time:00Espanyol
11Shots3
3Shots on target0

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

31 Jan 202120/212.22/2.92/3.80
18 Oct 202020/212.98/2.86/2.68
14/04/9695/96
12 Feb 199595/96

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Rayo Vallecano

W 189D 149L 162
Over 2.548
Goals scored665

Away Record: Espanyol

W 75D 57L 32
Over 2.542
Goals scored244

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026