Based on last 50 matches in "Spain. LaLiga2", up to 10/18/2020
To build a prediction for the Rayo Vallecano - Espanyol match, scheduled for 18 October 2020, several key factors could influence the outcome. Rayo Vallecano have played 50 matches, in which they won 17 of them, drew 21 times and lost 12 matches. Espanyol, having played 5 matches, won 4 times and drew 1 match. These sides last met on 8 February 2019 at Espanyol's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Espanyol won the second half.
2nd Half - W23.14
In 8 out of 10 last matches involving Rayo Vallecano, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)2.66
In 8 out of 10 last matches, Rayo Vallecano scores against Espanyol in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.59
In 9 out of 11 last matches involving Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2.17
In 16 out of 20 last matches, Rayo Vallecano scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.09
In 11 out of last 12 home matches, Rayo Vallecano scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.09
Rayo Vallecano scoresat home in 22 out of 24 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.49
Rayo Vallecano scores against Espanyol in 11 matches straight.
IT1O (0.5)1.49
Rayo Vallecano does not lose at home in 13 out of 14 last matches.
1X1.44
Rayo Vallecano concedes under 2 goals in 19 out of last 24 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.365
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup. The away side will be missing several players from the first team.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Хосе Антонио Лопес Тока (Spain). Over the last 65 matches, he has shown 353 yellow cards (averaging 5.4 per match) and 18 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 18% of matches (12 out of 65). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.